Snugpak Basecamp OPS Elite XL Self-Inflating Mat with Built In Pillow

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Today Luke is reviewing the Snugpak Basecamp OPS Elite XL Self-Inflating Mat which claims to have a built in pillow.

Will Luke approve?

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Link : http://www.proforceequipment.com/product-details.php?id=568&catid=24
Weight : 1700g / 3.74lbs
Price : Retail is $99
Colors : OD Green and Blue

SIZE OPEN 77 x 24 x 2in | 195 x 62 x 5cm
PACK SIZE 7 x 25in | 18 x 63cm
WEIGHT TBD
FABRIC TOP 75D Polyester Pongee/TPU
FABRIC BOTTOM 100% Polyester Peach Brushed/TPU
FOAM 20kg/m3 PU - Jet stream Wave Form

Review :

This pad is huge! Long, wide and heavy.

Only for car camping or situations where you can deliver your gear.. Only a giant is going to carry this pad.

Great quality materials.

Very comfortable; good thickness, comfortable even for side sleepers.. Material isn’t annoying to your skin like some sleeping pads.

Inflates on it’s own.

Easy to release the air and roll it up.

Cons :
I’m not a fan of the built in pillow. I see where they are going with it but in my opinion it isn’t really a pillow.

The top of the pad has some additional thickness but it’s not enough to equal a pillow. For me, I would be using my backpack or some clothes for a pillow with this pad.

AlpineAire Foods Three Cheese Chicken Pasta Camper's Cafe

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It's time for Camper's Cafe where Susan and Luke try out backpacking foods from all around the world.  Today we have Three Cheese Chicken Pasta from AlpineAire Foods.  What do you think the odds are that this makes Luke Angry?

Find out now!

Link : https://www.alpineaire.com/us/us/411-60441-three-cheese-chicken-pasta

Winter Storm Stealth Overnight Adventure -Guardians of the Forest

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This is a Winter Storm Stealth Overnight Adventure which features 3 Guardians of the Forest!  This happens to be one of my most memorable of trips...find out why now!

Enjoy everyone!

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Gear List :

Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack

Mountain Laurel Designs Ground Sheet

Golite Shangri 3 Tent

Thermarest XTherm Sleeping Pad

German Military Shooting Pad

Swiss Military M71 Stove

Golite Adrenaline 0F Quilt

Mountain House Meal

Toaks Titanium Spoon

Mountain Laurel Designs Titanium Mug

Toaks Titanium Cup with Handle - 750ml

Kifaru Ultralight Pullout Bas for Organizing

Sunjack Light Stick

Woolly Merino Wool Long Sleeve

Scarpa Kailash GTX Boots

Mammut Jacket - Very old. Not sure of the model.

Fjallraven Barents Pro

US Military Cold Weather Pants and Parka – Gen III Level 7

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Today Luke is reviewing the US Military Cold Weather Pants and Parka; Gen III Level 7
Serious Warmth!

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Link : eBay or Military Surplus Stores

Price : $39 - $65 – Don’t purchase on Amazon; those sellers overcharge…BIG TIME

Sizes : Small Regular to 2xl Tall

Extreme Cold Weather Parka Genuine US Military Gen III L7 Primaloft Med Reg Grey

Extreme Cold Weather Parka Jacket Medium Regular Coat  - Urban Grey! Slightly Used By U. S. Army In Excellent Condition! Official US Army Military Issue! PCU Level 7! With hood! Genuine Military Surplus! NSN # 8415-01-538-6289 8415015386289

Water resistant outer shell and PrimaLoft® Sport, thermal bonded, high-loft insulation

Highly durable and breathable
Maintains warmth even when wet
Thongs on zippers for ease of use when wearing gloves
Two-Way center-front zipper with protective wind flap
Nylon reinforced elbows
Two front zipper pockets
Ripstop Nylon inner lining
Bottom hem with elastic cord for adjustability
High collar with collapsible, stowable insulated hood
Velcro® fasteners for rand and name plates
Level 7 ECWCS - Extended/Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System
Increased warmth with significantly less weight than previous generation ECWCS

* Level-7 part of the extended cold weather clothing system (ECWCS)
* PRIMALOFT insulation technology for high performance comfort and superior warmth
* Water Resistant
* Superior Warmth
* Lightweight
* Thongs On Zippers
·       Heaviest, outermost ECWCS layer (Designated as 'Level VII' by the Army)
·       Currently issued by the US Military
·       Designed for use in temperatures as low as -40 degrees
·       Made in the USA

Based on layering systems currently utilized by mountaineering professionals and designed by the U.S. Army, the GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) has proven to be a game-changer for the modern warfighter. Using proprietary materials and technologically advanced construction methods, ECWCS garments allow the wearer to comfortably operate and sustain a variety of operations in the most extreme conditions.

These GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) Parkas feature a two-way center-front zipper opening with a protective wind flap, nylon reinforced elbows, two front zipper pockets, a rip stop nylon inner lining and an elastic cord in the bottom hem for adjustability. It is also constructed with a collar containing a collapsible insulated hood with drawstring that stows easily inside the collar. In addition, there are Velcro fasteners to attach rank badges and name plates as well as elastic cuffs with Velcro adjustment straps.

Technical Information
Scent Control: No
Insulation: Yes, Primaloft
Fabric: Proprietary materials
Windproof: Yes
National Stock Number : 8415-01-074-9420

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Super warm – Can be used as a sleeping bag in some conditions
Bulky – because of the size it is a bit unwieldly

This jacket is legit....Best I've worn in winter conditions...Wore the jacket and pant in 15 degree weather during a winter camping trip last season......I was extremely warm. When paired with a mid layer..(upper and lower)...incredibly warm...Definitely buy a size down...I'm a big dude...6 foot..210 lbs...So I thought I'd buy a large long....Epic mistake...Fits extremely big...Other than that....Jacket is phenomenal...

I would suggest sizing down because these are large.