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Mountain Hardware Ultralamina 0 – Sleeping Bag Review
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
Mammut Lucido X-Zoom – LED Headlamp
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Turn on the lamp with a twist of the barrel lens and the Mammut Lucido X-Zoom will focus its beam on where ever you are looking. For a more concentrated beam for greater distance use the spot-mode which will project the light 450 feet so you can see well ahead. To save battery power and diffuse the light a bit, you can simply turn and dial the barrel lens back a little for a longer lasting less concentrated glow.
Patagonia All-Time Shell Jacket – Hip Length Waterproof / Breathable Jacket
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
The feminine cut hip length Patagonia All-Time jacket for women has a removable 2-way-adjustable hood, microfleece-lined collar, snap cuffs, 2-way front zip with storm flap and snaps, a drawcord hem, water-resistant zippered handwarmer pockets and a vertical internal pocket and best of all it is made of water-proof and breathable H2No® barrier with a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish on the recycled-polyester. This jacket will keep you dry and comfortable in inclement weather.
Gregory Diablo Daypack
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Marmot Abode 2P Tent
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Most of the Marmot Abode 2P is made of mesh and it features two doors which is great when the weather is warm and muggy providing great ventilation. The Abode 2P has a full-coverage fly which keeps windy rain from getting into the mesh, and the tent features a pole structure that is unique.
The tent poles are springing and keeps the Marmot Abode 2P’s tent structure well without too much flexing in high winds.
Keen Cimarron – Water Shoes
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
The Keen Cimarron is an sturdy water shoe made of molded-EVA which makes up the exoskeleton and it offers great protection for your feet. There is especially some tough protection around the toe box area which features Keen’s patented anti toe-crushing technology. The full length mesh upper lining keeps your feet snug and the small rocks out.
Sierra Designs Cochise 15 – Sleeping Bag
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
The Sierra Designs Cochise 15 sleeping bag made to stretch with the person inside the sleeping bag which makes it ideal for people who do not like tight fitting sleeping space, perfect for the claustrophobic person. This is a 15-degree bag with synthetic fill and has elastic fabric which allows free movement inside the sleeping bag.
Carson Raven – Binoculars
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The Carson Raven binoculars was rated “top value” by Outside magazine. It is a small binocular that fits into your pocket easily and provide sharp images. You can’t get any other binoculars for the price of the Carson Raven’s, it is the top performer for binoculars in its price range and size (8X26).
Float Across Deep Water Using Your Backpack as a Buoy (floatation device)
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
During spring melting snow and lots of rain equals streams and rivers that will be overflowing. If you are hiking along and your trail suddenly turns into a deep river crossing then you can try using this outdoor survival technique.
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