Monday, April 29, 2019

Test Night Returns! - Sierra Designs Clearwing 2 Tent



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This is the first Test Night video of 2019 and it involves the Sierra Designs Clearwing 2 tent!  How will it perform with a night of rain?

Find out now!

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Link : https://sierradesigns.com/clearwing-2/




Friday, April 26, 2019

Before You Buy - Sierra Designs Clearwing 2 Tent - Setup




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Before you buy any tent it is important to check on the setup process; how easy or how complex is it?

This is the Sierra Designs Clearwing 2 setup video!

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Link : https://sierradesigns.com/clearwing-2/




Thursday, April 25, 2019

M1008 CUCV Military Truck Daily Driver 2019 Update



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It's 2019 and I've had Moose as my daily driver for almost 3 years now and today, I'm giving you all an update on the old military truck.


Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Why I Adventure in the Outdoors




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Recently in one of my overnight adventures, I received a comment from a guy who asked why I went through all of the effort which I did just to camp out in a nasty storm.  At the time, I didn’t think much about the question but the other day I was thinking about it and that was actually a good question and it is one which I will answer for the channel in the form of a video.


Monday, April 22, 2019

Workhorse NiteCore NU32 Rechargeable Headlamp - Review




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It is time to review the NiteCore NU32 Headlamp; this is a true Trail Review, not an overview which some channels present as it covers the Pros and Cons and whether this is a good fit for you.



Link : https://www.nitecorestore.com/NITECORE-NU32-550-Lumen-LED-Rechargeable-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu32-bk.htm

Price : $40; more if you want to add a USB AC & Car Power Adapters
Weight : 3.6oz including band

Dimensions: Length - 2.48" (63mm)

Head Size - 1.71" (43.5mm)

Battery: 1800 mAh, Li-on

5 LEDS

NITECORE NU32

Max output of 550 lumens with up to 136 yards of throw

3 output sources: White LED, Red Auxiliary LEDs, High CRI Auxiliary LEDs

4 brightness levels and 2 special modes (SOS and Beacon) of white light


Friday, April 19, 2019

I Feel Terrible - Viewer Mail episode #58



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Folks I have no idea how I overlooked this package for this long!
This is Viewer Mail episode #58 and as always, I am incredibly thankful!


Thursday, April 18, 2019

Osprey Packs UL Packing Cube Set - Kit Bag Review



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Today Luke is reviewing the Osprey Packs UL Packing Cube Set!



Link : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VVVMYC6

Weight : 2.3oz for all three bags

Price : $38

Colors : Shadow Grey which has a hint of green to it and a neon green which they call electric lime

In most cases you will see these bags being used with traveling and while they work great for that purpose, they also work exceptionally well for hiking, backpacking, and so on.

40D Nylon Ripstop
YKK zippers

Created with travel and off road adventure in mind, the Ultralight Packing Cube Set from Osprey are designed to keep adventure packing simple. Created with a rectangular shape for efficient packing, zippered top access pockets and webbed grab handles, the pack set is ready for your next adventure. – Weight of all three bags :

Size small: 1 Litre/15g
Medium: 2L/20g
large: 5L/30g

Kit bags are a great way to keep your gear organized within your backpack; you can have a power kit, fire kit, clothing bag and so on.


Cons :

The only real con for these bags is the cost; $38

that’s Kifaru pricing but the quality is good, the warranty is the best in the busy and these bags are very unfunctional without adding any real weight to your pack.

The Osprey web site continues with the theme of odd and inaccurate information.  For this product the site didn’t include any product specs, and it claimed that a selling point was that the zippers secure the contents.  Yeah osprey, I guess the zippers do secure the contents….thanks for letting us know.


Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Fenix CL26R Rechargeable Camping Lantern Review



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It is time for my review of the Fenix CL26R Lantern;

is it worth your hard earned money?

Find out Now!

Link : https://www.fenix-store.com/fenix-cl26r-high-performance-rechargeable-camping-lantern/


Sunday, April 14, 2019

Snake Island - Kayaking Adventure





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This is the Kayaking Adventure to 'Snake Island' and I hope that you all enjoy it just as much as I did.

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:: Kayak Adventure Gear List ::
Emotion Glide Kayak

Carlisle Day Tripper Aluminum Kayak Paddle - 2 Piece (Black/Silver, 220 cm)

Yakgrips Kayak Paddle Grips

Outdoor Products Large Watertight Box

Gerber 05640 River Shorty Knife

O'Neill Superlite USCG Vest (Blk)

Outdoor Products Rafter 50L Weather Defense Duffel

Hammock - Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker Asym Zip

Jacks are better High Sierra Sniveller

Stakes - Shock Cord Lines

Sealline Dry Bag

Cheap Water shoes

Power bag

Fire Kit -Stove – pots - Spoon

Misc kit

Sunblock

Ombraz Armless Sunglasses

Sealskinz Sunhat

Chapstick – Sunblock

BeFree Water Filter Bag 3L

1L Nalgeen


Friday, April 12, 2019

I'm Keeping This Forever! - Viewer Mail Episode #57




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Wow!

I am going to keep this Forever!
This is Viewer Mail Episode #57.
I'm thankful!

Link to the plaque video;
https://youtu.be/sgrgtpUjSGs

Thursday, April 11, 2019

My Gear Collection and Storage - 2019



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It's 2019 and this is what my gear collection and storage is looking like.
Also, thank you to everyone who has sent me pics of the gear storage; awesome!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Final Word - AmazonBasics 55L Backpack Review




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This is the episode that Youtube doesn't want you to see (limited Ads)!

This is the Final World on the AmazonBasics 55L Backpack which includes my full review of this piece of junk!

Link : https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Internal-Hiking-Backpack-Rainfly/dp/B077P17P2N


Monday, April 8, 2019

Winner Announcements - Fenix CL26R Lantern Giveaway




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3 Lucky Winners are going to receive Fenix CL26R Lanterns;
Find out if you are one of them NOW!

My review of this product is coming soon.

Link : https://www.fenix-store.com/fenix-cl26r-high-performance-rechargeable-camping-lantern/


Friday, April 5, 2019

Backpack Giveaway - Enter Now



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I like you all so much that I'm doing a Backpack Giveaway!
Enter Now to Win and Good Luck!

Also, Stay Tuned for The Final Word Review of the AmazonBasics 55L Pack.  ;D


Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Protection - Fjallraven Abisko Summer Hat - Review





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Here is something that you don't see every day on Youtube;
the Fjallraven Abisko Summer Hat and it is time for my review!



Link : https://www.amazon.com/Fjallraven-Mens-Abisko-Summer-Hat/dp/B00IKQ5N08

Price : $50

Weight : 3oz for small size

Sizes : S- XL

Colors : Grey, Olive and Tan

Developed and tested during Lapland's Arctic summer, Fjallraven made the Abisko Summer Hat to shield the always-present sun from cooking your brain like an over-easy egg. The hat's wide brim folds onto the sides of the hat for less flapping when you're hiking, and an adjustable chinstrap secures it to your head. G-1000 Lite fabric isn't too heavy and allows excess sweat to evaporate. A UPF 40 rating ensures your dome won't burn when subjected to intense sunshine.

·       G-1000 Lite (65% polyester, 35% cotton) fabric
·       Wide brim can be folded and attached to sides with buttons
·       Adjustable chinstrap with cordlock
·       UPF 40

Note : Forget looking this hat up on the US Fjallraven website; to be honest, I have often found the site to be very poor and it can be hard to locate information on products.  For an example, the Abisko hat can’t be located on their site even though the hat came direction from their distribution here in the states.  I had this ordered locally

Note 2 : This is not the Fjallraven Hatfield Hat

Review :

Pros :
Wide Enough to offer excellent protection
Stiff Brim; not floppy.
Continues to wear well even when wet; not waterproof at all but does keep the rain out of your eyes.  You could wax it but if you wax it you lose out on the breathable properties of the G1000
Breathable.
Excellent quality
Strong; the snaps have held up well and Im constantly adjusting this hat based on the changing conditions that we have here in the mountains.


Cons :
The low cut nature of this hat means that it isn’t going to be compatible with all sunglasses.  Depending on the design, it may lift your sunglasses up because the hat is pressing down on the arms.

Material 'holds' dirt!


Monday, April 1, 2019

Waterproof? - 5.11 Tactical Aurora Shell - Review




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It is time to review the 5.11 Aurora Shell,
is it an awesome waterproof jacket or are their seriously problems?

Find out now!



Link : https://www.511tactical.com/aurora-shell-jacket.html

Price : $150
Colors : Black, Brown, Green and Blue

Size : XS – 3XL

From 5.11 : "For some of us, being outside is mandatory, no matter what the forecast shows. Whether it's a hike, a hunt or a long walk on your favorite path, the Aurora Shell Jacket is a great choice. It's 15K/15K water resistant and breathable, so you stay drier, longer, even when those gray clouds turn into a good shower. The underarm zippers give you extra venting, and articulated sleeves and shoulders free up your arm motion for those inclines. And because you're never without your phone, podcasts or music, internal media ports help keep cords out of your way. Trek on."

Breathable
Fully seam sealed

Articulated sleeves and shoulders
Left chest zipper pocket with internal media ports for cord management

Hand zip pockets with internal RapiDraw™ pass through access

Adjustable hem with shock cord system

Regular Fit

2.5L 100% Nylon Plain Weave Face with Coffee Print Backer, DWR


Pros :

Looks terrific.

Comfortable

Excellent quality

Nice feature set

Very breathable – excellent in this regards.

Makes a good shell for wind, light rain, dry snow.

It works well as a wind-shell especially when combined with a quality insulating mid layer, and its breathable and has pit vents for when its a little warmer and you want to stay dry. The waterproofing is good for light rain and will repel water nicely to a certain point, but if its really down pouring and you expect to spend a lot of time in the rain, you may want to treat it with a hydrophobic product.


Good visor

Easy access to your front carry concealed firearm – While I like this feature, how compatible it will be with your carry system will depend on your training, layers, and the size of your firearm.

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