Friday, March 30, 2018

Best Assault Pack Ever? - Sabra Gear Sting Pack Review



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Best Three Day Assault Pack Ever? Now that's a statement!

What about for Bushcraft?

In this review, Luke is discussing the Pros and Cons of the Sabra Sting Pack and whether or not it meets the Criteria of a truly great Assault Pack.

This backpack has been tested in the rain, the snow, on and off trail and this isn't a Mailbox review.



Sting Pack Link : https://sabra-gear.com/collections/backpacks/products/sting
Waist Belt : https://sabra-gear.com/collections/backpacks/products/removable-waist-belt
Quick Pouch : https://sabra-gear.com/collections/backpacks/products/quick-pouch
Combat Pouch : https://sabra-gear.com/collections/backpacks/products/combat-pouch

Prices :
Sting Pack : $219 w/o Belt / $265 with belt
Waist Belt : $45
Quick Pouch : $25
Combat Pouch : $40

Weights :
Sting Pack : 3.3 Pounds
Waist Belt : 9.2 Oz
Quick Pouch : 2.6 Oz
Combat Pouch : 7.1 Oz




Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Best Merino Wool Hiking Shirt Ever? - Woolly Clothing Crew Neck Review



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Merino wool is known for its impressive qualities which make it a fantastic choice for all season camping, backpacking and hiking and it's also known for its rather high price tag.

Today Luke is reviewing the Woolly Clothing Crew Neck t-shirt; is it going to be the best Merinon Wool Shirt Ever?  What about the cost?

Find out now.

Link : https://www.woolly.clothing/collections/mens-merino/products/190-ss-crew




Monday, March 26, 2018

WHAT IS THAT? - Random Lunch and Chat



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Join Luke at Lone Wolf Mountain as he takes a break from reviews and adventures to talk with the viewers.

Plus, he might just show you something special that he is working with.  Maybe TWO special items....




Friday, March 23, 2018

Backpacking in a Blizzard - Winter Storm Backpacking Overnight Adventure



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A major winter storm is on the way and...

As the temperature drops...
The Snow begins to fall...
The winds pick up...
The Lone Wolf Heads Out!

This is Luke's latest Winter Overnight Adventure.
After receiving countless messages from viewers about supporting the channel through Amazon, I have begun using Amazon Affiliate links in the Adventure Videos and if you choose to purchase one of these products via these links I will receive a small commission which will help fund future honest reviews and adventures. The channel remains as it always was, 100% Agenda Free with no sponsored videos, no paid reviews, and I don't care if you purchase these products or not; you won't find affiliate links in review videos only in adventures. I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time. For this trip, here are the big items that I used. Gear List : Hilleberg Nammatj 2 Tent : https://amzn.to/345m2c9 Fjallraven Polar - 20f Sleeping Bag : Sunjack Light Stick : https://amzn.to/3fgRxGu Fjallraven Barrents Pants : https://amzn.to/3fFvUyN SCARPA Men's Kailash Trek GTX Hiking Boot : https://amzn.to/342zFcd North Face Zealot Backpack : Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket : https://amzn.to/3wuGWh7 Snugpak Rain Pants : https://amzn.to/3hBACQG MSR Pocket Rocket Stove : https://amzn.to/3vbYCh1 MSR Titan Small Cup : https://amzn.to/3f8U4T0 Toaks 750ML Pot with Bail Handle : https://amzn.to/3ywOpOw Lighters : https://amzn.to/3vhdXwU Thermarest XTherm Sleeping Pad : https://amzn.to/3vcsEBr Marmot Down Jacket : https://amzn.to/3vmf4vl TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon with Polished Bowl : https://amzn.to/3vcItrL NiteCore NU32 Headlamp : https://amzn.to/3fxqLbU Outdoor Research Monster Mitts :
Hilleberg Nammatj 2 Tent : https://amzn.to/345m2c9

Fjallraven Polar - 20f Sleeping Bag :
 
Sunjack Light Stick : https://amzn.to/3fgRxGu

Fjallraven Barrents Pants : https://amzn.to/3fFvUyN

SCARPA Men's Kailash Trek GTX Hiking Boot : https://amzn.to/342zFcd

North Face Zealot Backpack :
 
Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket : https://amzn.to/3wuGWh7

Snugpak Rain Pants : https://amzn.to/3hBACQG

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove : https://amzn.to/3vbYCh1

MSR Titan Small Cup : https://amzn.to/3f8U4T0

Toaks 750ML Pot with Bail Handle : https://amzn.to/3ywOpOw

Thermarest XTherm Sleeping Pad : https://amzn.to/3vcsEBr

Marmot Down Jacket : https://amzn.to/3vmf4vl

TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon with Polished Bowl : https://amzn.to/3vcItrL

NiteCore NU32 Headlamp : https://amzn.to/3fxqLbU

Outdoor Research Monster Mitts :

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

The Truth About Heated Jackets - Ororo Men's and Women’s Heated Jacket



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The Truth About Heated Jackets!

Today Susan and Luke are reviewing Heated Jackets from Ororo and we will be going over what is great and not so great about this new tech.

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Links :

Mens : https://www.ororowear.com/collections/men/products/men-heated-jacket-black
Women's : https://www.ororowear.com/collections/women/products/women-heated-jacket


Saturday, March 17, 2018

Bushcraft! - Expedition Research Kettle and Bushcraft Grill Set - Review



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Today Luke is reviewing two bushcraft products, both from Expedition Research; the Kettle and the Bushcraft Grills.

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Expedition Research Bushcraft Grill Set – Review

Link Expedition : http://www.expedition-research.com/bushcraft-grill/

Link Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Bushcraft-Stainless-Strength-Expedition/dp/B072QZHH25

Price : Retail $20 but at the time of filming these were running for $17

Weight :
Small : 128g / 4.5oz
Mini : 69g / 2.4oz
Carry Bag : 10g / .3oz

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Expedition Research Expedition Kettle Review
Link : http://www.expedition-research.com/expedition-kettle/

Price : $20 Retail.   $18 on amazon at the time of filming

Weight : 6.2 oz
Hard Anodized Aluminum Construction

New Deep Dish 90-Degree Pour, Stay-On Lid. One Hand Pour Operation.

New Silicone Coated "Stand-Up" & "Lock-Down" Handle. Boil Water in the "Stand-Up" Position for Safety and "Lock-Down" for Storage.
New "Micro-Pour" Precision Spout.
Free Carry Bag Included.
BPA Free.
600ml capacity – 20oz


Thursday, March 15, 2018

Versus - Stove Speed Test #2 - Optimus Crux Lite



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Today Luke continues his search for the fastest backpacking stove on the market!  This is VERSUS and I'm testing the Optimus Crux Lite stove.  In the first video of this series, we put the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 against BRS 3000T; now we will see how the Optimus Crux Lite compares.




Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Behind the Scenes - After the Camp - Secret Sunrise Overnight Adventure



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Recently you have watched as Susan and I ventured into the backcountry to enjoy a beautiful sunrise, now it's time to go behind the scenes with everything that you didn't see!

Link to Adventure : https://youtu.be/y1DQKszYQGo


Sunday, March 11, 2018

Cookies! The Best Ever! - Viewer Mail #41




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It's mail time again and as always I are honored and thankful!
Oh man.......these are some good cookies!




Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Backcountry Secret Sunrise Overnight Adventure



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Thank you all of joining Susan and I for our next overnight adventure.  This involves an ambitious trip into the Backcountry of Western NC and a mission to experience a bitterly cold Sunrise!

After the Camp is coming up on Monday where we will go behind the scenes of what you see in this Adventure.


Wednesday, March 7, 2018

How to Setup the Outdoor Vitals Dominion 2.5 Person Backpacking Tent



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Being able to see how easy a tent can be pitched is very important to the purchasing process.  With that in mind, here is how to setup the  Outdoor Vitals Dominion 2.5 Person Backpacking Tent.
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Link : Link :  Link : https://outdoorvitals.com/collections/tents-and-tarps/products/dominion-2-5p-backpacking-tent


Monday, March 5, 2018

'Tactical' and Reversible - Carinthia G Loft Reversible Jacket Review



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Olive Green and Sand!
G-Loft!

Today Luke is previewing the Carinthia Reversible Jacket and you will have the chance to buy it if you are interested.  Find out why now.

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Link : https://www.carinthia.eu/bags/en/shop/G-Loft+Reversible+Jacket/?card=1225#_tab_content1
Cost : $200USD

G-Loft Reversible Jacket

Size:
S-XXL

Weight:
1.10lbs for the large700 g (Size L)

Out-In-Side Fabric
100% Polyamide (poly-ah-Myde

G-Loft ISO+ Filling
145g/m²

Colors
olive/sand

Comfort Temperature (EN 342):
5F /- 15°C

Extremely lightweight due to its thermal efficiency
soft and downy to the touch
retains full insulating power even when wet
does not absorb humidity
allows moisture to escape
machine washable

excellent ability to regain loft after several compressions
anti-allergenic, anti bacterial
ykk zippers
wind flap
chin guard
2 large outer pockets
elastic drawcord at hem
elastic cuffs
a compression bag is included if you purchase new; since I purchased used, it didn’t come with it.
Synthetic fill is good for wet and damp conditions which is light, warm and breathable

I am unable to review this product adequantly because it doesn’t fit me proper and I will explain how this came to be.  I was on ebay recently looking for something or another and I happen upon a listing for this jacket.  It was a small but for the price, I figure I would gamble on it.  Well I received the jacket and it is very nice but unfortunately it is too small for me.

So what follows are my impressions of the jacket with limited use.  More than anything, I wanted to make a video on this jacket so that I could get some awareness on this product out there.. This is something that you can have imported here to the USA but it will be very difficult to locate this for sale in the usa as it mainly found in Europe.  Speaking of which Carthina they have been making sleeping bags for civilians and for military applications for over 70 years.  They are based in Austria and are known for very high quality and also, a generally high price.  Military grade products in most if not all cases.

Thoughts on this jacket :

Very well made, very warm, compressible. Stitching is very good



Smart design.  No matter which way you wear it, you have two outside pockets and to inside pockets.  All of which are zippered.



I am familiar with G-Loft from other Carthina products and it is VERY warm and is very close to being as capable as Down.  Probably the closest matching when it comes to synthetic materials.



The material has a cold feeling to it but warms up quickly.



High collar which can block the wind from you neck.  It can also be cinched around the collar to block out snow.

Friday, March 2, 2018

Packit Gourmet Austintacious Tortilla Soup Camper's Cafe



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Today for this episode of the Camper's Cafe, Luke and Susie have the Packit Gourmet's Austintacious Tortilla Soup!  While it's very good there is one alarming aspect, find out what that is now!



Link : https://www.packitgourmet.com/AustintaciousTortillaSoup.html