Viewer Mail - Unboxing 7

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

Viewer Mail - Unboxing 4

Today we're looking at viewer mail that was sent in to The Outdoor Gear Review.

BivySak.com Summer Box - Unboxing

Today we are taking a look at the Summer Bivysak.com Subscription Box.  What's inside?  Let's find out.

An Introduction to the Bivysak.com Subscription Box

Today we are taking a look at the Bivysak.com Subscription Box.
What's inside?  How much does it cost?  Let's find out.

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LINK : www.bivysak.com

Today we are doing an uboxing of the very first bivysak box.  Just in case you haven’t heard of it, I’ll touch upon the details for you.

Bivysak is what I call a subscription box; you pay a monthly fee and your receive so many boxes full of goodies a year.

Some subscription boxes that you may have heard of before are loot crate,

The Bivysak box subscription price is $24.99 a month and you receive 4 bivysak boxes a year at the beginning of each season; spring, summer, fall and winter.

When you sign up, you do get to enter in your size information so that if clothing is included in the box, you will get the right size.

The company was started by three guys, Joe, Eric, and Conor;

This box is the very first one that they have released and it was the December release.

Our plan is to have 1 premier item in each box and 4-6 additional mid range items.  As you can see in the winter box the pullover is the premier item but we have several other nice accessories as well.  We really want to make sure this is a good value for the customer while making it exciting for the to try new items.

Your BivySak contains items like a wicking T-shirt, trail and camping nutrition for the Summer, a new pair of running socks and a light windbreaker for the Fall, light weight and specialized cooking and eating implements for the Winter, and sunscreen, lip balm, flashlights, and accessories to help you stay connected in the Spring.These are the types of things you will find packed in your very own BivySak each season!

Viewer Sent Items - Unboxing 3 - Organo Gold Coffee

Today we're looking at some Organo Gold Instant Coffee that was sent in by a viewer.  Thank you for joining me.

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Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 4

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 4.

This bag was originally used to carry gas masks.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/swiss-military-bag.html

Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 3

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 3.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/swiss-engineer-rucksack.html

Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 2

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 2.

LINK : http://www.keepshooting.com/german-alpine-rucksack.html

Military Surplus 'Score Box' - Item 1

Today we're taking a look inside of the Mysterious Military 'Score Box.'
This is Item # 1.

Link : http://www.keepshooting.com/czech-yellow-blanket.html

Recent Score : Trangia Alcohol Stove and Cookset -

Here's a sweet little score that I picked up the other day.  $30!!!

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Viewer Sent Items - Unboxing 1 -

Merry Christmas Folks!  Today we are doing an unboxing of some awesome items that a viewer has sent in.  Thanks for joining me.

Pant Material and Shoes : Questions Asked, Answers Given

The other day I had an individual write in and this is what he had to say;

"Hi Luke. I really enjoy your youtube vids. I would like to ask your opinion on hiking pants. I am just getting into hiking, so I don't plan on spending a bundle on most of the gear (just yet), but I certainly want the right boots/pants. The boots I can handle, but I am clueless on what kind of pants will not chafe me raw. Any insight would be appreciated."

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My answer to him is this;

"Hey there XXXXX,
How are you brother?  Thanks for the kind words.

As for hiking pants, well there are a lot of different types and lots of different fabrics.  It goes without saying that Cotton is a bad choice.  "Cotton Kills" & "Cotton: Fabric of Death."  Plus, hike ten miles in jeans and you'll never walk the same....ever again!!!

For the average pant I would say go with something nylon.  Lightweight, fast drying and fairly cheap.  You may come across a nylon blend and that is fine too.  Normally it's a blend with spandex.  Can't go wrong there.  That will cover you during the 3 seasons.

When it comes to the 4th season, nylon is still a good choice but layering becomes important.  You can look for a softshell pant or even a heavy material such as the G1000 from Fjallraven.  In other words, you need the right tool for the job.

When it comes to boots, there are a lot of options.  Some lighter than others, some with waterproof liners, some more breathable.  I typically say that there isn't a one pair fits all solution when it comes to shoes and boots.  On dry days I want something lightweight and breathable.  If it's going to be a wet one, I want something with a gore-tex (etc) liner.  If it's going to be really cold, I want something insulated.  If it's cold and wet, insulated and waterproof.  See what I mean?

I hope this helps my friend.
Luke

ThruNite T10 FlashLight Open Box and Preview

Today we are doing an open box and preview of the ThruNite T10 Flashlight. Links below:

http://www.amazon.com/Thrunite-Keychain-flashlight-lumens-waterproof/dp/B00A1ZUFSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383746278&sr=8-1&keywords=thrunite+t10

Cree XP-G LED (R5) with lifespan of 50,000 hours Three modes of output:High (115 lumens, 1.5hrs) - Low (9 lumens, 39hrs ) - firefly 0.09lumens 147hours with memory Tested with Ni-mh battery with actual capacity 2500mAh Stable current regulated circuit, stable brightness Uses one 1.5V AA battery ni-mh, alkaline . 14500 batteries are not recommeded, because they heat up quickly. 17-gram weight excluding batteries Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard Toughened double ultra-clear glass lens Reliable twist switch Candle mode Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle Accessories: key ring. Size: 81x17mm