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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

What do I need to trek through the jungles of Thailand

Depending on where you are in Thailand, can be much cooler than you think.  Particularly in the north it is possible to night temperatures drop to near freezing.  And August is the rainy season, so it will be wet.

So let's simplify things.  I will definitely stay in nylon / Gore - Tex camp.  Cotton will get wet and be just heavy and useless.  Long pants to protect the foot, the same for you shirt - long sleeves.  Although you can pack a shirt with short sleeves.  Light rain gear.  And maybe a sleeping bag rated to about 32 degrees.  So, a list something like this:

* Layer Base: Probably my favorite thing as a regular, Patagonia Capilene T Silkweight One ($ 39) and bottoms ($ 45).  REI's Lightweight Polartec PowerDry Crew ($ 25) is also good.
* Clothing: Pants shall be ex officio the Vent'R ($ 70) are tough and lightweight, and made for difficult trekking conditions.  Columbia Sportswear's Silver Ridge II Pants ($ 72) to give you the option of convertible so you can turn them in brief.
* Clothing Rainwear: REI's Kimtah jacket ($ 229).  This is a nice, light piece is made with fabric that event, which is really breathable stuff.  Arc'Teryx Beta SL's ($ 250) is another good one.  Made with Gore-Tex PacLite for light weight and good breathability.
* Boots: Asolo FSN Something like ($ 195), which have a Gore - Tex, leather and uppers cut nylon, and grippy outsoles for muddy trails.  Lowa Khumbu Mid Boots TC of GTS ($ 245) offer similar benefits.
* Sleeping bag: Maybe Ultralamina Mountain hardwear 32 ($ 190), which has filled so that the synthetic will dry faster and keep you warm when you're wet.  So there you go.

Have a good trip!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Best backpack for carrying both fishing and photography gear

Lowepro
As luck would have it, fly-fishing and photography have fairly similar portaging needs. Mainly, lots of little compartments and places to put stuff.
Your search probably is going to begin and end with Lowepro, the company that makes more and better camera-friendly bags and packs than anyone else. At the higher end of their line you'll find the DryZone 200. It'll hold a big SLR plus four or five lenses and multiple accessories, which should give you enough space to accommodate your fishing gear, plus a camera and a lens or two. Fly boxes aren't big; I should think you could fit two or three of them into a single lens slot.
As a bonus, the DryZone is waterproof. It even floats. And that might come in handy, no? It does cost $365, however.

The best solo shelter on the market

Does he mean bivy bag. Because that's usually where the word bivy comes in. A bivy (or bivouac) bag is simply a water-resistant (often made from Gore-Tex) tub that you slide into-dressed, or in a sleeping bag.
I'm not wild about bivy bags, except as a superlight shelter of last resort. For almost all camping I prefer a tent. And besides, tents are so light these days that bivy bags really don't offer much advantage in the weight-saving department.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport

Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport men's multisport shoes take the KSO and KSO Trek design to the next step, offering a lightweight, agile platform with low-profile lugs for all-around use.

  • Uppers made of synthetic and coconut fiber fit low on feet and offer great breathability and durable performance; stretch-mesh panels help keep debris and grit out
  • Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural walking motion
  • Instep straps secure with rip-and-stick closures and are attached to thin webbing straps that wrap around heels to provide a secure, supportive fit

Vibram FiveFingers Bikila LS Running

Designed specifically for natural running, the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila LS running shoes offer a near-barefoot experience and a custom, snug fit thanks to a quick-lace system.

  • Uppers created using coconut fiber, polyurethane and nylon create light but tough outer shells that hug your feet and keep debris out
  • Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural running motion; thermoplastic urethane toe bumpers enhance protection
  • Quick-lace closure system and locking buckle allows for a comfortable custom fit with just 1 easy pull
  • Antibacterial treatment helps deter odors

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

BEST Marmot Widi is a roomy 3-person

The Marmot Widi is a roomy 3-person tunnel tent and a superior choice for cold, wet environments. Pitch the fly first and then hang the tent body from the inside of it and the tent will remain dry.

  • DAC Featherlite® NSL hoop-style poles run through sleeves on the exterior of the rainfly; tent attaches to interior of rainfly via webbing loops and toggles
  • Storm Pitch design allows the Widi fly to be staked out with just the fly, poles and stakes; leave the interior tent behind to save weight
  • Storm Pitch (includes fly, poles and stakes) weight is 6 lbs. 2 oz.; rainly is highly durable and waterproof

BEST Tadpole 23 tent

A unique silhouette with a stellar reputation, The North Face classic Tadpole 23 tent has user-friendly features and a design that makes it ideal for 3-season exploration.

  • Freestanding, geo-hybrid design offers an efficient shape and excellent weight-to-space ratio; plus, you get a large front D-shape door and vestibule
  • Mesh canopy and door promote high and low air circulation, increasing ventilation and breathability and decreasing interior condensation
  • Fully taped bathtub floor keeps you dry despite rainy conditions
  • Lightweight, easy-to-use clip pitch system; comprehensive color-coded pitching encompasses poles, canopy and fly so there's no chance of confusion
  • Strong, lightweight DAC® Pressfit aluminum poles are made without inserts so they are less susceptible to failure

BEST Nemo Morpho 2P hiking tents

With its remarkable strength, easy setup and beautiful simplicity, the Nemo Morpho 2P is the perfect shelter for extended adventures. Morpho offers commodious living quarters with nice elbow room.

  • Morpho 2P features a sturdy all-weather design and can withstand vicious downpours, high winds and early-season snow
  • Shell walls are made from lightweight, non-breathable silnylon; upper waterproof OSMO™ fabric fights condensation via its high rate of breathability

Best The SOGZilla knife

The SOGZilla knife features a big-bodied blade with a distinctive shape that facilitates fast and effortless opening. Its ergonomic design feels familiar in your hand.

  • Stainless-steel blade with satin finish is partially serrated for a wide range of uses
  • Glass-reinforced handle features a textured, grippy surface and a low-profile, reversible pocket clip
  • The SOGZilla knife is built tough with steel liners
SPECIFICATION:

Best knife for camping

The Swiss Army Explorer knife with pouch features 2 blades and other tools for traveling, including scissors, magnifying glass, phillips screwdriver, corkscrew and hook.

  • Also includes can opener with screwdriver, bottle opener with screwdriver and wire stripper, reamer with sewing eye, tweezers, toothpick and key ring
  • Nylon handle, aluminum housing and durable, stainless-steel components
  • Includes rugged pouch with belt loop
  • Crafted by Victorinox of Switzerland
REVIEWS: 

I have been carrying the Explorer for 30 years. Before that I carried a Tinker. I use it practically everyday for one thing or another, and have used all the features more than once.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

7 Best Outdoor Gear Picks

 

7 Best Outdoor Gear Picks for 2009

Every year, outdoor gear seems to get lighter, warmer and more expensive. But with the economy in recession, outdoor enthusiasts (and, especially, casual weekend warriors) may now be more inclined to make their jackets or tents last an extra year. And that has retailers and manufacturers worried. At the highest end, many companies chose to show the same products as last year. As a result, this may be the first show in years in which the most interesting products were not also the most expensive. And thatÂ’s not a bad thing. Here are seven of our favorites from the showroom floor.


Mountain Hardwear Ardica Jackets

Price varies, out this fall
Mountain Hardwear Ardica Jackets

This line of jackets uses a built-in, wall-chargeable battery pack that infuses the jacket with heat. We've seen heated jackets before, but this one is more than a wearable electric blanket--it packs enough power in its lithium-ion battery to simultaneously charge gadgets using an in-pocket USB jack.

Best outdoor gear Review multi-function watch

Sporting Goods
You’re on the tailor-made track, Jacob. Suunto’s limelight ($249 in the Lava igneous Multifunction edition, which is pretty sharp) has all the basics: altimeter out-and-out to a meter, digital compass, watch functions, further a barometer. And it’s waterproof to 100 feet, just in case.

The Tech4o TrailLeader ($150) is a newborn contender. It has all the same draft as the Suunto eliminate rate of ascent or descent, but adds an accelerometer to measure room traveled. I haven’t equitable it, but I am wildly jaundiced of anything that isn't GPS-based and claims to measure locale. Who knows, though. It’s a well-featured pilot at a fit price.

My personal favorite is the St. Moritz VS-1 ($240). I like its super-sturdy steel case, unqualified altimeter, and apt all-around functionality. The barometer is particularly useful, as it shows trending air pressure also allows you to make an educated assumption about weather that’s on the way.

Best outdoor gear for marathon

Running shoes Outdoor gear Review

Interesting catechize. I be acquainted the minimalist approach is all the rage right now–Vibram FiveFingers also all that–but for a longer venture on roads? I just don’t think minimal is the way to go.

Not that you want to be longish on pillows. If you are thinking of a marathon, jewel a shoe that feels good and undertaking with that. contract your conformation exemplify the cushion. That means vigor to adopt a flat-footed, bent-kneed towering style, not one shot predominance which you reach avenue external with your stride, dump on single on your heel, and wait for the shoe to consume the catastrophe. That’s how people are taking injury issues, I think.

I’ve always been a big fan of Asics shoes. They’re light, well-made, comfortable, again suit my stability needs (I over-pronate). The Asics GT-2160 is a classic—a shoe that has been around seeing 17 years and has stayed nicely updated. It's well-priced at $95, too.

Brooks is another company that really thinks about runners. The Adrenaline GTS 11 ($100) is, like the Asics, a well-designed shoe that has been around in that a works but has stayed cutting-edge with upgrades. certain has good cushioning and stability, asset it's super in clover and durable.

I pertinent came across a comely shoe now appearing in the U.S. market called the Hoka OneOne. The shoes are super-cushioned and were originally accurate now trail running, but they're preference a place on the passage. The road depiction is called the Bondi B, and it features a soft, high-volume EVA midsole, exaggerated rockers to help screen heel-to-toe transitions, also good stability from a abyssal edge pocket. They're invaluable at $170, but I’m interested in prohibitive a pair.

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