Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Ghillie Kettle 1L Stove - Review



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Today Luke is reviewing the Ghillie Kettle 1L Stove!

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Link : https://www.woodcookstove.com/ghillie-camping-kettle.html
Price : $104.00
Sizes : .5l, 1l, 1.5l
Weight : 2lbs 3oz
Whistle :

Boil Time : 1 Liter of water in Roughly 6 minutes depending on the overall quality of your materials. Drier the better!

It has been said that The Kelly Kettle was patterned after the Ghillie Kettle, which was a Scottish invention from the 1800s. The original kettles were made of copper.

Grills’n Ovens LLC distributes Ghillie in the U.S. from its Woodcookstove.com site. The company offers the kettles in three sizes, with 0.5-, 1-, and 1.5-liter models. They start at $84.

Silver Anodised Aluminium Ghillie Camping Kettles

chimney-shaped kettle with an integrated wood stove at the bottom

These units are nicknamed “Irish volcano kettles.” Indeed, they can erupt with fire at the top. Smoke belches out before the flames shoot high.

 The Ghillie Kettle has produced camping kettles for centuries and at Ghillie Kettle they're still handmade in the age old traditional way. These wood burning camping kettles are made in England and are trusted companions of thousands of adventurers around the world. The Ghillie Kettle is ideal for camping, fishing, hiking, bushcraft, and any outdoor activity. Boil water in just 4 minutes! Can be used in harsh conditions, even when wet and windy. It is quick, durable and simple to use with no need for gas or artificial fuel: use twigs, fir cones, and dry leaves.

Whistle is connected to the kettle so that you and can use it to pour the water

Be careful as it can be very hot.

The Irish "Volcano" Kettle Made in UK by Ghillie.

A self-contained wood fired kettle with a whistle!

Silver anodising provides extra protection: in addition to being scratch resistant the kettle is easier to clean and has all of the benefits of stainless steel but is cheaper and much lighter. It also has a smooth non-stick, non-reactive surface and is quicker to boil, heat food, and clean. The kettle is guaranteed for 10 years, subject to normal wear and tear Boil approximately 3.5 mugs of water in minutes

Ghillie's silver anodised kettles are available in 3 sizes and 6 configurations:

1) 1L The Explorer: approximately 3.5 mugs of water

Specs: 0.8kg Height: 11" Diameter at widest point: 7.3"

** You can purchase each kettle individually or with a "Cook Kit". The Kit includes: a frying pan, saucepan, grill, pot gripper, base stand and pot support.

The Ghillie Kettle Company is an old brand, having produced its namesake products since the 1800s. Decades of use have proven the design, which shined in our testing.

Since the fire is contained within the kettle, it is protect from the wind.

This stove takes advantage of rising heat and it’s a lot of fun to use.

There are all sorts of attachments and addons which you can order.

Angle the hole towards the wind to assist with a quick burn.

Once you have the kettle filled with water, make sure not to overfill as it will causes issues when the water begins to boil

For the best results with this stove, feed from the top as well as the bottom.  Small pieces of wood that will burn quickly in the bottom and larger items drop from the top.  This provides a good balance of the two

Pros :

It's basically a double-walled boiler with a chimney and is remarkably simple in its operation.

Fun to use.  Everyone of my friends who has used this has enjoyed using it.

Smart design.

The whistle is a great touch compared to other kettles on the market

Free fuel

Easy and mindless to use

Burns to ash

Tip : For best performance from this stove, break your sticks and twigs into small pieces

Cons :
Large awkward size.  Takes up a substantial amount of space in your pack.

With that being the case, this might not be your go to kettle for backpacking.  Car camping, bush craft,  fishing, kayaking, hunting, definitely.

It’s quick but it’s not fast.  You could boil water quicker in a fuel stove.

Heavy

If you’ve been through a long period of rain and everything is soaked, it will be problematic to use.

It’s only for boiling water unless you purchase additional products.


Monday, May 29, 2017

Tactical Distributors Shooter Performance Shirt 2.1 - Review



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Today Luke Reviews the Tactical Distributors Shooter Performance Shirt 2.1!



Link : https://www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-shooter-performance-shirt-2-1?variant=39149901322

Price : $25.95

Color : Black, Grey and Coyote Brown

Sizes :  Small to 3x-Large

The Shooter Performance Shirt 2.1! Everything you love about the original Shooter Shirt now offered in a breathable, moisture wicking fabric to keep the wearer cool & dry. This shirt is also built for action with 4-way stretch, articulated side panels & raglan sleeves to allow flexibility of movement. All this plus a loop sleeve patch for your favorite morale patches and of course the TD signature logos. Features: 4 Way Stretch Moisture Wicking Fabric Articulated Side Panels Raglan Sleeves Flat Lock Stitched hems Left Arm Velcro Sleeve Patch 4"?x3"? (small TD flag label) Front tonal left chest crest logo Back tonal TD logo neck print

100% Polyester

I reviewed the original Shooter Performance shirt back in 2014 and really like everything but the collar; it was simply too large – almost to the point of being a bit strange.  Since then, TD has listened to the feedback of the users and have made some adjustments and what we have now is the perfect shirt.

NOTE : The original shirt is still available for sale so make sure to pay attention while shopping on their site’ get the one that you want.  The original has a Velcro placement on the left arm while the 2.1 has placements on both.  The cost of the original is $15.95




Friday, May 26, 2017

Sharp Top Mountain - Day Hike Adventure



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This is the Sharp Top Mountain Day Hike which features a crashed WW2 Bomber.  Enjoy the adventure!

GPS : Location: 37.430359, -79.606977 Altitude: 1082




Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Packit Gourmet Smoked Cheddar-Jack Cheese Spread - Camper's Cafe



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Today for this episode of the Camper's Cafe, Luke and Susie have the Packit Gourmet Smoked Cheddar-Jack Cheese Spread!



Link : http://www.packitgourmet.com/Smoked-Cheddar-Jack-Cheese-Spread.html

$6.99

Monterey-Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese and Farmer's Cream Cheese are blended together with chives, sweet peppers, pepper flakes and a seasoning blend.  Just add cool water and stir to create a hearty and satisfying creamy spread.

Pair with your favorite byo bread product:  hearty crackers or tortilla for a quick and easy trailside lunch or pre-dinner snack!

Almost 1000 reviews on their web site and has a rating of 4.31 out of 5.

Makes 4oz

Cook time 10 minutes

Water required : 2 oz

Monday, May 22, 2017

Random Lunch and Chat : Episode 10



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Join Luke at Lone Wolf Mountain as he takes a break from filming to go over some review updates as well as discussing future plans for the channel.

Sunday, May 21, 2017

What's in the Envelope??? - Viewer Mail - #28




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What's in the Envelope????????

Today we're looking at some viewer mail that was sent in to The Outdoor Gear Review.  As always we are honored and thankful!

Friday, May 19, 2017

Peaks of Otter - Road Trip Adventure




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This is the first of two big adventures;
The Peaks of Otter Road Trip Adventure!

Next Friday the Sharp Top Mountain Day Hike will go live!

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Going Light with the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 Tent



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Today Luke is taking the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 Tent and seeing just how light weight that he can get it.

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Link Teton Sports : http://www.tetonsports.com/Tents/Backpacking/Mountain-Ultra-1-Tent.htm#.WPuYONLyvIU

Link Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Mountain-Backpacking-Footprint-Included/dp/B00JSPB8CM

Price : Retail is $130 but can be purchased on Amazon at the time of filming for $118


Monday, May 15, 2017

Gregory Baltoro 65 Backpack (2016/2017 Version) - Preview



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Today Luke is previewing the Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack.
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Link Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N5ADRKM

Link Gregory : http://gregorypacks.com/backpacking/baltoro-65/6427BAL65.html?dwvar_6427BAL65_color=Navy%20Blue#start=2

Cost : Retail is $300 but prices will vary depending on where you look and what size that you get.  I purchased my pack from Amazon for $266

Colors : This pack is available in numerous colors including navy blue, shadow black which I have, and red.

Sizes : Small Medium Large depending on your torso length.  Gregory has a size chart on their web site to help out if you have any questions in regards to sizes.

Considered to be one of the best backpacks ever made by many it is known for being a weight carrier.

Designed to carry loads over 60lbs!

Supreme comfort and advanced performance make the Baltoro 65 ideal for weekend warriors and demanding users alike.

Articulating shoulder straps. This backpack’s secret sauce combines trail-dominating Response A3 suspension technology with 65 liters of capacity, giving it dynamic load balancing in tough terrain plus a trim design that feels perfectly sized for long winter weekends, warm-weather multi-stagers, and shorter backcountry excursions.

• Vented, formed back panel features LifeSpan foam & silicone lumbar grip zone
• LumbarTune removable 10mm insert offers user-customizable contouring for a precise backpanel fit
• QuickSwap 3D interchangeable pre-curved LifeSpan EVA foam harness & hipbelt in multiple sizes to precisely fit each body
• SideKick ultra-light, removable daypack doubles as hanging reservoir sleeve
• Included removable raincover stowes in its own zippered pocket
• Top-loading design with front U-zip panel access
• Double Barrel lid design with dual zippered pockets on top and security pocket underneath
•SideWinder stowable ergonomic bottle holster
• WeatherShield PU-coated hipbelt accessory pocket with YKK AquaGuard® zipper
• Girth-hitched compression MultiStraps on bottom double as hipbelt for SideKick daypack
• Dual ice axe loops and upper shock locks for ice tool and trekking pole attachment
• Weight: 5.5 lbs. This updated version is lighter weight than the previous version but it is still heavy.

Completely detachable "side-kick" hydration backpack that doubles as a water bladder holster. This is actually a pretty functional little pack on its own that weighs very little

Body Dimensions: 25.2" x 15.0" x 9.5"

Pockets
2 lid, 1 front, 2 side, 2 hip belt, 1 hideaway water bottle

Body: 210D Nylon, 300D Nylon

Base: 630D High-Density Nylon

Response AFS, aluminum stay

LifeSpan EVA foam

Small: 3722 cu in
Medium: 3966 cu in
Large: 4410 cu in

Small: 4 lb 13 oz
Medium: 5 lb 1 oz
Large: 5 lb 3 oz

Small: 16"-18"
Medium:18"-20"
Large: 20"-22"

Impressions so far :

This pack is heavier than most packs of this size and capacity.

The frame is very rigid; it’s obvious that this pack is meant to carry heavier loads.

Dual zipper lid pockets are awesome

Very impressive lower back support.

Very burly suspension

Friday, May 12, 2017

Two Part Adventure Series - INTRO



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This is the INTRO for two big adventures;
The Peaks of Otter Road Trip Adventure and the Sharp Top Mountain Day Hike!

The Full Adventures are coming soon.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

How to Setup the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1




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Today Luke is setting up the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 tent.
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Link Teton Sports : http://www.tetonsports.com/Tents/Backpacking/Mountain-Ultra-1-Tent.htm#.WPuYONLyvIU

Link Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Mountain-Backpacking-Footprint-Included/dp/B00JSPB8CM

Price : Retail is $130 but can be purchased on Amazon at the time of filming for $118
Colors : Yellow

·         Dimensions: 82" x 32" x 39.5"
·         Packed Dimensions: 17" x 6.25" x 6.25"
·         Total Pack Weight: 3.3 lbs
·         Trail Pack Weight: 4.5 lbs
·         Rainfly: 75D 3mm Ripstop 3000mm PU
·         Inner Tent Shell: Micro Mesh
·         Capacity: 1 person
·         Doors: 1
·         Color: Orange/Grey
·         Pole System: T6 Aluminum Cross and Ridge Pole

The Mountain Ultra 1 features a micro mesh inner tent that provides optimal ventilation in any weather. Extra-high bathtub floor. It only has one shock cord pole. Reinforced, heat taped seams and anchor points. Clip-on rainfly for privacy and weather protection also has pass-through ventilation technology. Rainfly vestibule keeps water off sleeping area at entry. Ultra light—only 4.4 pounds (including footprint). Well built, water resistant, and guaranteed.




Monday, May 8, 2017

Black Diamond Eldorado Tent – Preview



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Today Luke is previewing and discussing the incredibly strong and expensive Black Diamond Eldorado Tent.  True 4 season protection but at a price.



Link : http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/tents-and-bivys/eldorado-tent-BD810020_cfg.html

Price : $699.95

Colors : Black Diamond Yellow

Series :
Bibler Series

Season :
4

Capacity :
2

Doors :
1

Average Packed Weight :
2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz)

Minimum Weight :
2.04 kg (4 lb 8 oz)

Dimensions :
221 x 130 x 130 x 109 cm (87 x 51 x 51 x 43 in)

Area :
2.9 m² (30.8 sq ft)

Packed Size :
18 x 48 cm (7 x 19 in)

Floor Dimensions 87 x 51 inches
Floor Area 31 square feet
Peak Height 43 inches
Number of Doors 1 door
Number of Poles 2
Pole Material Aluminum Easton 7079 W-T9
Pole Diameter 8.6 millimeters
Canopy fabric nylon ripstop laminate
Floor Fabric Nylon taffeta laminate
Design Type Freestanding tent
Floor Dimensions - Metric 221 x 130 centimeters
Peak Height - Metric 109 centimeters




Sunday, May 7, 2017

What's in the Box??? - Viewer Mail - Unboxing 27



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What's in the Box????????

Today we're looking at some viewer mail that was sent in to The Outdoor Gear Review.  As always we are honored and thankful!

Friday, May 5, 2017

Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 Person Tent - Preview



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Today Luke is previewing the Teton Sports Mountain Ultra 1 Tent!

Excellent Quality.  Excellent Price.

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Link Teton Sports : http://www.tetonsports.com/Tents/Backpacking/Mountain-Ultra-1-Tent.htm#.WPuYONLyvIU

Link Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Mountain-Backpacking-Footprint-Included/dp/B00JSPB8CM

Price : Retail is $130 but can be purchased on Amazon at the time of filming for $118

Colors : Yellow

·         Dimensions: 82" x 32" x 39.5"

·         Packed Dimensions: 17" x 6.25" x 6.25"

·         Total Pack Weight: 3.3 lbs

·         Trail Pack Weight: 4.5 lbs

·         Rainfly: 75D 3mm Ripstop 3000mm PU

·         Inner Tent Shell: Micro Mesh

·         Capacity: 1 person

·         Doors: 1

·         Color: Orange/Grey

·         Pole System: T6 Aluminum Cross and Ridge Pole

The Mountain Ultra 1 features a micro mesh inner tent that provides optimal ventilation in any weather. Extra-high bathtub floor. It only has one shock cord pole. Reinforced, heat taped seams and anchor points. Clip-on rainfly for privacy and weather protection also has pass-through ventilation technology. Rainfly vestibule keeps water off sleeping area at entry. Ultra light—only 4.4 pounds (including footprint). Well built, water resistant, and guaranteed.

Initial Thoughts :

Weight : Teton Sports refers to this tent as Ultralight; but Ultralight it is not!  For a one person tent, this is actually some what heavy.  I am going to have a separate video on lowering the weight of this tent where we will see just how light weight we can get it.

Color : I don’t mind yellow but I would love to see this tent in a dark green color.  For a lot of people, when they go backpacking they wish to blend in rather than stand out.  Such bright colors will often to off potential buyers.

Quality : Excellent!  Everything is included; poles, stakes, fly, body, guy lines, ground sheet and so on.

Extra high bathtub floor will come in handy in wet environments

Price : From what I have seen thus far, this is an excellent tent for the money.

Setup : Exceptionally easy. Unrole. Poles. Clip. Done.

Space : Sit up, not problem!

Sturdiness : Excellent!

Ground fly : makes for a good tarp in a pinch!

Package size : Not as big as I was expecting which is a plus.  I was thinking that this tent would make an excellent kayaking tent.  Throw it inside of a dry back with some other gear and you would be good to go.


Thursday, May 4, 2017

Giveaway - Pathfinder School PKS Knife Kit - Enter Now




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Today Luke is giving away a Pathfinder School PKS Knife Kit.  Enter to Win Now!

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

My Camera Gear - 2017




Countless viewers have asked about my camera gear so here ya go.
Cameras.  Mics.   Tripods.  Etc.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Winner Announcement - CampingSurvival.com Survival Kit Giveaway



It is time to announce the winner of the CampingSurvival.com Survival Kit Giveaway.  Will it be you?

A special thank you to Camping Survival for making this giveaway possible. www.campingsurvival.com

Monday, May 1, 2017

Bannock Smoked Beans and Rice - Camper's Cafe




Welcome to the second episode of The Camper's Cafe where Luke and Susan review the latest and greatest in backpacking/camping meals.

Today we have a meal from Bannock; the Smoked Beans and Rice Kit.

Thank you for joining us for this review and a special thank you to PrepareWise for making this review possible.

Link : http://www.preparewise.com/bannock-cook-in-pouch-meals/

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