Outdoor Vitals LoftTek Adventure Jacket – Trail Review

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It is time to review the Outdoor Vitals LoftTek Adventure Jacket.  As with all of our reviews, this has been Trail Tested and isn't an info commercial like some of the other videos that you may have seen for this product.

Susan joins for this review and with the Outdoor Vitals LoftTek Adventure Jacket, there are problems.

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Link : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/outdoorvitals/lofttek-adventure-jacket
Price : $150 – Shipping around July 2019
Weight : Medium Size : 11.6oz
Sizes : Small - XXXL

Colors : When this jacket officially launches it will be available in multiple colors. Charcoal and a blue color.

Out material : 20D nylon Ripstop

Liner Fabric : 10D Nylon Ripstop

Insulation ; Lofttek Siliconized Hollow Fiber Synthetic Down

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I’ve had a number of issues with this jacket and I took a look on Youtube to see if anyone else has reviewed it and I found a bunch of videos that equated to INFO commercials which didn’t amount to much.

So what you are about to see isn’t a commercial but rather a true trail review of this jacket not only done by myself but with Susan as well.  Man and woman perspective.


Review :
Pros :

Light
Good stitching
Long pit zips
Good hood. Comfortable and easily adjustable in the right sports

Feature a water repellant treatment; this is a nice to have but you still wouldn’t want to get this jacket soaking wet.  If it is, you will be warmer than traditional down but you won’t be running around amazed at how warm you are.

Cons :

Pit zips can be felt against your skin if wearing a tshirt.

Isn’t all that wind resistant -with  gusty winds around 10 – 20mph, definitely noticeable especially on the front of the jacket and the arms.  The back of the jacket and the hood seem to feature more fill than the rest of the jacket. OV claims told me directly that the wind resistance level is equal to that of a high level down jacket wind resistance which is far from the truth.

Fill material is coming through the outer material – Outdoor Vitals has stated that they are going to address this before the jacket is released as other complaints have been made.

Plastic sort of sound

Loose fit Boxy, non-flattering fit; Outdoor Vitals stated that it is meant for an Athletic Fit but I don’t see that with the jacket that I have received and not with the pictures that outdoor vitals has posted on their web site.  Their own pictures so very loose, boxy jackets, not form fitting.

Hand pockets don’t offer that much protection due to the low amount of fill. Not vey warm.

Jacket as a whole is Not very warm. Seems underfilled. Very thin.

Temp range for woman is going to be higher than a man. At 45f and hiking i was comfortable enough whereas Susie was cold.

At 45 and with it being breezy i was never completely warm...due to low fill and thinness

Thumb holes are worthless. So small that my thumb wont even fit

Summary :

With my testing I would say that this is a 50f jacket; below that you will need a long sleeve shirt or warm mid layer to be comfortable in lower conditions for most people.

Outdoor Vitals claims that LoftTek™ is the world's most advanced synthetic down imitation. The loose fill nature of the fibers mimics down’s extreme weight to warmth ratios and packability, while the it’s synthetic nature allows it to stay warm in wet conditions!  All of this may be true but with the jacket that I received is so thin that I can’t agree with these claims.

I’m hoping that the criticisms for this jacket are addressed by the time that this jacket launches; if they are, Outdoor Vitals will have a good offering on their hands but as it stands now, I’m not impressed.  I truly hope that they succeed as I like all that I have seen from this company so far and I hope that they will ask that we review the release version of this jacket when the day comes.

If you are going to pay down prices for a synthetic jacket you might as well get a good down jacket as there are many out there for around this price point.

2 Feet of Snow, 3 Days in the Forest - Overnight Adventure

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The biggest Winter Storm in Decades is approaching and it will be measured in Feet, not inches!  Hundreds of Thousands will lose power and lives will be lost.

This is a 3 Day Winter Storm Adventure which includes elements of backpacking, camping and bushcraft!

Merry Christmas everyone, thank you all for an amazing year and for being so kind to my family and I.

What The ??? - Bushcraft Tripod Weirdness Review

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A Bushcraft Tripod which can be used as a self defense weapon?
A Bushcraft Tripod which can be used as a cane?

Yeah, this is a weird one.....

Make sure to check the comments in the video as I will be doing a giveaway for one of these....so you can protect yourself!  :D

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Link : https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Campfire-Adjustable-Grilling-Activities/dp/B07BH169Y9

Price : $23
Weight : 15.4oz
Height : 31.5
Max Load : 11lbs

Version : This is an older version; the newer version of this is black and from what I can tell is identical other than color.

Solo Stove has a version of this which is taller and also more expensive by $10.

GGbuy is a Chinese company from what I can tell; the amazon listing features very poor English which is kind of fun to read.  The listing for this is really trying to sell it and recommends this for a number of uses including a walking stick and self defense.  It also states that you can use it to hold a lantern.  Perfect for your outdoor activities for BBQ, picnic, even drying clothes, or other emergency needed.

Material : The listing says that it is made from Alumina but also states that it is made from steel. The chain may be steel but everything else is likely aluminum.

Review :

The quality of this is ok, the size is workable and I think it is a neat idea.  The cost seems high to me as this is something that feels like it should cost around $10.  You can easily make your own version of this with three sticks, some rope and a chain or piece of wire. 

Some people will like this and if you are considering purchase it, keep in mind that quality, size and nature of this product.  It’s not going to be for everyone and if you know what to expect, you might happy with it.

Small.

Would I go out and buy this; no, I would save my money.

Savotta Vertical Pocket S Review - Pouch 9

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Today Luke discusses the Savotta Vertical Pocket S!
Do you need one for your pack?
Find out now.

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Link : https://scandinavianoutdoor.com/savotta/gear/backpacks-and-bags/backpacks/vertical-pocket-s/

Price : $32.46
Weight : 4.2oz
Sizes : S M L
COLORS : Green, Black, Camo

Measurements : 24 x 14 x 6 cm
9.5 x 5.5 x 2.5

A 2 liter pocket with molle/pals attachment straps.
Expected start of deliveries: during June. Order yours now!
A great choice for the Savotta Jääkäri back pack series. The Cordura material is highly durable and thanks to its polyurethane coating, the product offers moderate rain protection.
Two-way reverse zipper gives light protection from spray
Material: 1000 Denier Cordura with polyurethane coating
Metal eylet for draining at the bottom
2 x 30 cm attaching straps
Made in Finland and Estonia in Savotta factories
With scandinavianoutdoors, my experiences with them have been excellent; easy to order, great site and the shipping was quick.  I’m not affiliated with them, just sharing my experiences.

Large size pouch which is excellent for multiple kit bags, large first aid kit and so on.

Pricey but you are getting Savotta quality which is renowned.