Tuesday, February 28, 2023

They Forgot Something - Weird Wood Burning Stove From OneTigris - OneTig...

This is one weird wood burning stove....

OneTigris has a number of wood stoves which they offer including one that I considered to be rather poor, the Splicing Stove.  Check out my review of that stove if you are interested in why I disliked it so much.

Anyways, this is their Titanium "Mini" Stove that's not really small; I purchased this to see whether or not I would like it more than the stove that I just mentioned.

This is a first look and field test....

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OneTigris Titanium Mini Wood Stove :

Dimensions
Stored : 8.3” x 7.5” x 0.4”
Setup: 7.7” x 6.7” x

Materials : 1mm Titanium

Weight : 14.6oz with the storage bag

Price : $50
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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Nature's Wrath : Winter Camping During a Storm Adventure


The First Big Winter Storm is forecasted for the area and Luke the Lone Wolf is hitting the mountains to set up camp.

This adventure has it all,
Wind, Snow, Freezing Rain and More!

Get Ready, this is going to be a wild adventure!

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- (Orange) Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket : https://amzn.to/3wuGWh7
- Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Pants : https://amzn.to/3bKRiS9

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- Hilleberg Soulo Tent :
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp : 

- Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad : https://amzn.to/3GJffJs
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- MSR Small Cup : https://amzn.to/3f8U4T0
- Soto Amicus Stove : https://amzn.to/41iCBO5

- Esbit Solid Fuel Stove : https://amzn.to/3YbvTXH
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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Can OneTigris Fix Their Reputation with the New OneTigris Cosmitto 2.0 T...


In this preview, Luke is taking a look at the New and Improved (hopefully) OneTigris Cosmitto 2.0 Tent, and going over his thoughts and impressions before beginning his field testing.
 
Has OneTigris fixed the issues with the original tent and is it enough to win back trust and respect from the outdoor community?

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OneTigris Quietly Updated the Cosmitto Tent - Version 2.0 is Here


Person : 2

Doors : 2

Partially freestanding, the doors do need to be staked out.

HSHR : 2000mm

Materials
20D Plaid Ripstop Polyester Outer Tent
70D Nylon Tent Bottom
40D Nylon Mesh Inner Tent, 
YKK Zippers, 
#7001 Aluminum Alloy Tent Poles

Dimensions
Setup 6.9ft long x 4.27ft wide x 3.6ft high
Folded 20.5” x 6.7”

Weight : 5.1lbs

Colors : Coyote Brown and Wolf Gray

Price : $170

Here’s what is different - 4 main points -

Change the design of the tent structure which is same as Scaena tent as it provides more space.

2. Removed the top vent and moved it to the door area. 

3. Add 3D interior pockets at the top of inside which the old version didn’t have.

4. Improved water resistance to 2000mm, which can be used in heavy rain.

I am excited to get this out to test and to see how much of an impact that the changes that the company has made will make in real world use.

Is this tent going to be waterproof?  I certainly hope so but I’ll be honest, I’m a bit worried about it.

I’m going to test this tent out and every step of the way, I’m going to bring you all with me.  If there is a problem, I will tell you about it and not only that, I’ll show it to you.

By the way, there are two reviews on the OneTigris web site for this tent but they are from early 2022 and aren’t for this new model as it wasn’t available at that time.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Field Testing a Budget Tactical Backpack - Mardingtop 28L Tactical Backpack


Does Mardingtop really make Tactical gear or is simply Chinese Junk?
This is a Field Test of the 28L "Tactical" Backpack from Mardingtop.

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Saturday, February 18, 2023

I Tried Camping in Amazon's Best Selling Tent - The Pool is OPEN! Rain C...


What Could Go Wrong?

I purchased the cheapest tent being sold on Amazon which happens to be the Best Selling Camp Tent on there.

Get Ready for a rainy and foggy Adventure......

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- Helikon-Tex Windrunner Windshirt : https://amzn.to/3CaTJdE

- Smartwool Merino Wool Hat : https://amzn.to/3JqyFUU
- IO Merino Wool Mask : No Longer Available 
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- (Orange) Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket : https://amzn.to/3wuGWh7
- Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Pants : https://amzn.to/3bKRiS9

- Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch : https://amzn.to/3GvkPMC
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Thursday, February 16, 2023

A Heater For Tents and Vehicles - Kovea Cupid Heater Review


Have you been looking for a small heater that you can use in your tent as well as your vehicle?

The Cupid is a lightweight and compact Butane heater - it’s made by Kovea which is a Korean company

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Kovea Cupid Heater

Dimensions : 10.3” x 7” x 5.3”

Weight : 3lbs

Fuel : Butane

BTU’s : I’ve read conflicting information concerning this stat; the Amazon listing states 5,633 but the Kovea USA listing states 3,333.  If I had to guess based upon my experiences with this stove, it feels like 3,333 to me.  

Price : At the time of filming, $110 on Amazon and the retail price is $140

Review Pros :
Fair performance considering the small size of the heater; efficient for smaller spaces - use in a tent, in a smaller vehicle, smaller space.  It is not comparable to a buddy heater in terms of overall heat performance but it’s not the same size either.  

Talking about performance, up to 4 hours on low, almost 2 hours on high.  There isn’t a huge difference in terms of heat output between low and high so running this in the middle will provide the overall best performance with good fuel efficiency. By the way, I stated in a previous adventure that I had heard that these stoves will run for as much as 6 hours on one can of fuel but after testing this out throughly, that isn’t accurate at all.

- Easy to Use - easy to operate, easy to insert and eject fuel canisters
- Small form factor - compact 
- Lightweight 
- Ignitor works very well.
- Takes very little time for the heater to warm up - how quickly will it warm up your space? Depends on how big it is.
- Low noise
- Heater is well shielded - under the stove stays cool
- Excellent build quality including the ceramic heating place
- Storage box is included but I’ll be honest, it is CHEAP in every sense of the word.  

Review Cons :

- More expensive than many butane heaters; many run around $80.
- Butane isn’t the best performer in cold conditions - with that being said, I’ve ran this heater down to 20F without any issues but I had to warm up the fuel beforehand.
- The company states that this stove has an Auto Shut Off Feature but doesn’t specify how it works exactly.  I’m assuming that it involves the stove being knocked over.  From what I have read, there are no oxygen sensors or anything like that; like with all heaters, you have to be careful with not only the heater but with air flow.  A good carbon monoxide detector would be recommended.
- Requires a fair amount of care to use safely. More so than say a Buddy Heater for an example. 
- The retail price is too high for this stove in my opinion; $140 is high and if you look around, you can find Buddy Heaters for that price or even less and they are substantially more powerful. 
- I’ve had an issue with this stove involving built up fuel pressure; this was detailed in the video.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Be Prepared to Return It.... Twice - Helikon-Tex WolfHound Jacket Review


What I have today is the Wolfhound from Helikon-Tex; I’ve been testing this out for the last couple of months and I like it a lot.

BUT......there are issues.

In this episode, I’m going to be sharing with you all the pros and cons that I have concerning this jacket.

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Helikon-Tex WolfHound

Materials : 
Windpack Nylon
YKK zippers
Climashield Apex insulation

Sizes : 2x small - 2x large

Colors : Black, Coyote, Grey, Green, Flecktarn, & more.

Versions
There is a hooded version of this jacket that runs around $170

Weight : 15.2oz on my scale 

Cost : $130 - watch out for some sellers online, they will scam you if you aren’t careful.  I mentioned this site before & I will mention them again - Military1st is offering this jacket for over $200. That’s a scam!  The hooded version is almost $250.  This jacket isn’t worth those prices.

Features :

Review Pros :
Very comfortable.
Warm for the weight ++ Climashield Apex is a very good polyester insulation which is used not only by Helikon-Tex but the US Military, Arc’teryx and other companies. 
As for a temp rating for this jacket, that is going to be so objective I rather not give one.  Some people run hot and some run cold and that is going to determine the rating.  With that being said, I can wear this jacket with a long sleeve merino shirt and be comfortable at 30f.  With temps at 11F, a long sleeve merino wool shirt, a fleece sweater and this jacket and I am comfortable.  Take all that I said here with a grain of salt as everyone is different.
Looks awesome 
Plenty of pockets
Includes a pack bag
Fairly compressible 
Good DWR treatment
Offers good wind resistance 
Fair amount of pockets including an internal zippered pocket
Elastic in the armpits helps with movements 
Hooded and non-hooded versions
The weight is very good for this jacket
Very good construction - I’ve had to bust Helikon-Tex’s balls before due to poor construction but luckily this jacket is excellent.  No loose threads at all.
Price - the retail price of this jacket is excellent and in my opinion, it’s worth it.

Review Cons
Sizing is off - this is fairly common with Helikon-Tex products.  I normally wear a medium to large and had to go down to a small to get a good fit.  Even with a small, there is enough space for a fleece jacket and additional layers
The Windpack Nylon isn’t a quiet material, it does make some noise when you are moving around. It’s not annoying or anything but noticeable.
The fabric used with this jacket is delicate so you have to be careful. This isn’t a bushcraft jacket, if you snag it on a stick it will rip. Be careful

Summary
Ultimately, I really like this jacket - the price is great, the weight is great, it’s warm, adaptable and in general, it’s great.

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

Entombed in Ice With Powerful Winds - Ice Storm Truck Camp Adventure


A Winter Ice Storm is Approaching and Along with it....
STRONG Winds! 

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Ridiculous Design - Red Camp Mini Alcohol Stove and Stand - Real Review


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What it is : This is small-ish alcohol stove system from the Chinese company known as Red Camp. 

As you are about to see, this is an interesting system….Interesting is the keyword. 

Materials : Aluminum and Brass

Dimensions :  3.7” wide x 2.6” tall 

Weight : 5oz for the entire kit - 3.8 for the stove, 1.2 for the stand

Colors : Green, Silver, Black

Price : $18 at the time of filming

Review Pros :
  • The Alcohol stove works well and it should as it is a copy of the Trangia alcohol stove with virtually no difference between them.
  • Stove is as efficient as an alcohol stove can be.  Alcohol is not a very efficient fuel and requires a good amount of consideration before use.  I have a very popular video concerning alcohol stoves that you should watch before purchasing one. 
  • Boil Times : In the best of conditions, 2 cups of water will boil in about 10 minutes. Outdoors with a breeze, it can take even longer. 12 minutes is common for 2 cups of water. There are many factors that will impact boil performance so take that number with a grain of salt. 
  • Stove has a capacity of about 4oz of fuel.
  • Stove includes a simmer plate so you can control the output from the stove.  You can go all out or tone it down depending on the cooking that you are doing.
  • Cap can be used to snuff out the flames
  • Excess fuel can be kept inside of the stove with the use of the lid.  It has an o-ring that prevents leakage. 
  • Stand can support a wide range of pots, cups and pans - depending on what what you are using on this stove, that will dictate which setup that you will need to use.  For an example, if you are going to use a small cup with this stove, you will have to turn the stove upside down to make it work with the smaller cup. 
  • Overall setup is light weight 
  • Overall quality is good - there’s nothing to complain about here for an inexpensive stove.  With that being said, this isn’t a Trangia Stove, and it performs slightly worse.  Takes more time to prime and isn’t as fast to boil as a Trangia. 
  • The storage bag isn’t bad at all.
  • The stand is durable and is larger and thicker than i thought it would be.
  • Price is low. 

Review Cons :

  • The stand that goes with the alcohol stove is an oddity. The company claims 4 methods of setup and use.  I would say that only 3 of them actually work, one is completely unusable and is dangerous. 
  • Supported by the 3 arms - doesn’t work and barely supports the stove.  If you aren’t the most careful person in the world, you will knock the stove off of the arms which is a safety issue.
  • Under the three arms works
  • With the base upside down, it works
  • With the base on top of the stove works
  • The base with the pot supports is slick and isn’t very stable
  • The kit doesn’t work well on uneven ground
  • The pot arms would be more useful and stable if they have small extensions going inwards. That way you could set this up one way and it would work with all pots and cups.  As is, you have to flip it this or set it up that way to get it to work with your pot or cup
  • The company claims that the base acts as a windscreen - this isn’t true at all.  In the wind, even a moderate breeze, the performance of this stove is horrible.  You will have to have a real windscreen with this stove for optimal performance. Without one, in some cases you will not be able to get water to boil.
  • I’ve already spoken about this but the overall performance of this stove isn’t quite as good as a Trangia stove and in fact, comparing this to many alcohol stoves, the performance is rather bad.  I recently reviewed the Evernew Titanium DX Alcohol stove and it’s a rocket compared to this.
  • This is a re-label product; meaning there is one manufacturer who is making this and a bunch of companies are offering the exact same thing.  I’ve seen other brands selling their version for less and they include the exact same as the Red Camp.


Summary
After testing this out for some time, I can say that this is without a doubt a very interesting stove set.  It’s completely usable but that doesn’t mean that I like it.  In fact, the poor performance of this stove is a major negative….it takes so much time to get even 2 cups of water to boil and the base with the pot supports is weird.  If it was made differently it would work so much better but as is, it’s merely ok at best. 
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

One of These Packs is a MISTAKE To Buy - Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Symbian...


Is it better than the incredible Trek 100 70L?

The MT900 70L + 10 is a feature rich backpack from Decathlon and in this episode I’ll be sharing my list of pros and cons after testing this pack out for over a year now.  

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Decathlon Forclaz MT900 Symbian 70L + 10 Backpack

Materials
Main fabric - 600D Polyester cationic
Lining - 100% Polyester cationic
Yoke - 100% Polyamide
Webbing - 100% Polypropylene
bag cover - 100% Polyester cationic
Coating - 100% Polyurethane
Foam - 100% Ethylene vinyl acetate
YKK zippers

Dimensions
Height: 30.3", Width: 18.9", Depth: 15"

Weight : 6lbs : 

Colors : Gray and black

Price : $209

Features
10 pockets 
Adjustable torso
Rain cover
Hydration compartment 
Free floating lid - can be detached if you wish to drop some weight. 
Top and side loading

Review Pros :
- Very good quality and construction
- 10 pockets - lots of organization options.
- Plenty of rigging options - the pack is covered in loops and straps so you can attach to the outside of the bag in many ways. 
- Comfortable enough for a multi-day trip - how comfortable depends on what you are carrying in it.  For loadouts around 35lbs, it excels but does begin to fall behind in terms of comfort when you go beyond that and that is due to the padding on the shoulders.  It is rather thin and soft and doesn’t offer a great deal of support for heavier loadouts. 
- Tons of space
- Easy to load and unload. 
- Ventilation is adequate 
- Slanted water bottle pocket – easy to access and easy to put your water bottle back into.
- Adjustable harness system

Review Cons :
- The price on this pack is a bit high considering the materials used in the construction and the overall design and feature set.  For virtually the same price you can go out and purchase an Osprey Atmos AG 65 on sale and that is a substantially more comfortable pack than this.  

- Outdated design : while this pack has some great features the overall design is a bit outdated.  For an example, the adjustable torso system is slow and cumbersome and there are much better systems out there.

- This pack offers 80L of capacity and for that amount of space, this pack is very heavy!  Most packs in this size range run 4 - 5lbs.  This is 6lbs and the weight is noticeable.

- No dedicated sleeping bag compartment 

- Hip belt pockets are small.

- I spoke of this a bit already but the padding for this pack could be better.  It’s too soft and not not thick enough for heavy loadouts.  For such a large pack, it could be better.

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

A Storm Approaches - Rain and Wind Storm Camp Adventure Under a Tarp Wit...


In this adventure Luke is in a remote forest as rain begins to fall and a roar is heard.....Something is Coming.

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- Smartwool Merino Wool Hat : https://amzn.to/3JqyFUU
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- Black Diamond Carabiner : https://amzn.to/3jkHO6F
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- Rab SilTarp 3 : https://amzn.to/3WR19dw
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

It's Early but I'm Very Impressed! - Rab SilTarp 3 Cordura Nylon Tarp Fi...


This Tarp is made from Cordura Nylon?

I've been using the Rab Siltarp 1 for years and recently I decided to get in a larger version to see how well it performs.

What I have here today is a 10’ x 12’ tarp from the company known as Rab.  Haven’t heard of them before, don’t worry you aren’t alone.  Rab is not a big name in the US but outside of the country, this company has a very good reputation for making quality gear and clothing. Rab is a British manufacturer of clothing and equipment for climbing and mountaineering which was founded in 1981

This is a first look and preview of a tarp that's going into testing now!

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Rab SilTarp 3 Details :

Size Packed : 9.5” x 7.5” x 3” thick

Size Unfolded : 10’ x 12’ and offers 120 sq ft of coverage

Weight : 1.4lbs 

Materials :
Cordura 30D siliconised nylon with PU coated back
Cordura 300D nylon reinforcement

HH Rating : 2,000mm

Colors : Orange, Gray 
and Green

Versions : SilTarp 1, 2, and 3. The company also has 2 variants of the SilTarp that include stakes and guy lines.  With the regular versions of this tarp, those items are not included.

Price : Retail $185

Features
Stuff sack with bottom pull tab
20 external guy points
1 center lifter point for ridge line support
Reenforced webbing points

Impressions
Quality -
: Stitching, Materials, seam tape? 
impressively lightweight for a tarp of this size
Impressive size
Small pack size

SilTarp 1
I’ve been using the SilTarp 1 for years because of how impressive that tarp is, I decided to pick up a larger version that I can use for a higher variety of tarps.

Speaking of the Siltarp 1, check this out real quick : 

7oz, 5’ x 8’ 

Pricing : For a tarp that’s made with these higher end materials, of this size and with this low of a weight, the price is going to be high and the price is certainly higher than many 10’ x 12’ tarps that are out on the market.  With that being said, as long as there aren’t any issues with the tarp, the price is very much fair considering what you are getting.  There are plenty of tarps out there, those that are ultralight and of a similar size that are much more expensive.

Going into testing now, stay tuned for future updates.

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