Category Archives: Backpacking

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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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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Gerber Bear Grylls Limited Edition Knife

Posted on October 28, 2011 by thomas

Straight edge version of Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Survival Knife. There has been some pretty good reviews on the serrated version (ii). Limited time only (ends OCT 31, 2011) for facebook fans via Gerber.com

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