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Spark Headlamps SD6 500 Lumens Flood Headlamp

Posted on January 23, 2012 by thomas

Led: CREE XML T6 cool white 5 modes Super: 500lm/1.8hours Max: 220lm/3.5hours Med2: 80lm/12hours Med1: 12lm/120hours Low: 0.5lm/90days Battery One 18650 rechargeable Li battery or 2*CR123, working range from 1.6V to 7.6V Reverse polarity protected circuit SCHOTT ultra clear lens … Continue reading →

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Spark Headlamps ST6 500 Lumens

Posted on January 22, 2012 by thomas

http://goinggear.com/spark-st6-500cw-xm-l-t6-cool-white-500-lumen-headlamp.html LED:CREE XML T6 Cool White 5 modes Super: 500lm/1.4hours, Max: 320lm/2.5hours, Med1: 150lm/8hours, Med2: 50lm/28hours, Low: 8lm/8days Battery One 18650 rechargeable Li battery or 2*CR123 IPX8 waterproof Weight without battery：50g (1.8oz), with battery and headband：150g (5.3oz) Dimensions：3.07 inches  length … Continue reading →

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200 Plus Lumens CR123 and AA compatible LED flashlight

Posted on January 18, 2012 by thomas

User Selectable Modes: 3 (High, Medium and Low). Each mode can be configured to one of the two sub-levels. Lumen range from .12Lm(29 days) to 220Lm(1.2hrs) Built-in 4Hz Strobe Weights 1.9oz without battery Waterproofs to 2 meters for 30mins This … Continue reading →

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Osprey Exos Series

Posted on January 17, 2012 by thomas

Common sense dictates that in the long run, going light with a pack that has no suspension burns more energy than gained by ounces saved.  The Exos Series incorporates a ventilated suspension built for comfort with super light weight.  The … Continue reading →

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Primus Flask

Posted on December 15, 2011 by thomas

Primus drinking bottle is aluminum in oval shape. To not affect taste the bottle is internally surface-treated according to food standards. FEATURES Volume: 0.5L Dimensions: 95 x 50 x 160 mm / 3.7″ x 2.0″ x 6.3″ Weight: 107 g … Continue reading →

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BioLite Stoves – Reserve now!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by thomas

BioLite on Vimeo. • Powers all USB-chargeable devices. • Fast to boil. • Lights quickly and easily. • Burns sticks, pine cones, pellets and other biomass. • Folds for easy packing. • Packed size: 8.25 x 5″. • Weight: 2 … Continue reading →

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Mont-bell EX Light Down Jacket

Posted on December 6, 2011 by thomas

900 Fill power goose down 7-denier Ballistic Airlight calendered nylon Weight 5.6 oz. (Size M) Water resistant Rating: I’ve been wearing this under my EMS Gore-tex xcr shell since last winter. Only complaint I have is I wish they sewn … Continue reading →

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H31 Headlamp CR123

Posted on December 1, 2011 by thomas

Rating: This little light was perfect for my past backpacking and camping trips. I carried it with 2 extra CR123 batteries for backup which I didn’t even need. I was using it mostly on medium mode, occasionally blast full for … Continue reading →

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Blackdiamond Deploy Snow Shovel

Posted on November 30, 2011 by thomas

Deploy 7 & Deploy 3 This is for all you crazy winter backpackers. This awesome compact lightweight aerospace aluminum shovel weighting at 25 oz /20 oz wouldn’t be a second thought to carry along for your trip. $66 / $60 … Continue reading →

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Waterproof lighter

Posted on November 17, 2011 by thomas

The Clava Lighter has an extra large fuel tank, a firm grip rubberized case and a coupling link with a safety carabiner. It also provides a reliable windproof flame design will allow ignition almost anywhere and it has been used … Continue reading →

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