#impressed
Personally, I carry minimal and light weight camera gear, BUT if I needed more — these backpacks look great.
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Darwin’s Pacific Crest Trail GEAR
Gossamer Gear DCF ONE Tent
Adventure Alan posted a review.
15oz. MSRP: $539.
No need to consider this investment unless you hike with poles.
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😀 MASK UP while hiking?
Asking for a friend.
He’s thinking an N97 mask, two Buffs on top. Ski goggles. And face shield.
Abundance of caution.
He’s also wearing a condom while on the trail. Just in case.
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Trends in Hiking Gear
Lisa Pulsifer posted an interesting article:
Mummy Bag to Sleeping Quilt
External/Internal Frame to Frameless Packs
Polyester to Dyneema Tents
Leather Boots to Lightweight Runners
Synthetic Fiber to Merino Wool
Hand Pump to Squeeze Filter
The Evolution of Backpacking Gear
Lowepro backpack – Photo Sport 200
I FINALLY got a dedicated camera gear backpack. Paid CDN$ 150 for a LowePro Photo Sport 200. (Now discontinued.)
Easily fits my 3 small cameras and assorted add-ons.
As well as extra layers, snacks and water.
- 1.2 kg
- airplane carry-on size
- narrow profile
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There’s a larger version if you want more space. Also discontinued, so you’d have to shop around.
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Why we admire Patagonia
Buy less. Buy used.
Repair what you wear out.
Demand recycled.
Demand Fair Trade.
Demand organic.
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Hiking with a TRAILER rather than Backpack
– Easy transportation of luggage on bus, train or airplane
– Prevent common hiking injuries from carrying weight
– Easy to manoeuvre on a variety of terrain
– Easy to handle on steep and rocky ascents and descents
– Ergonomically designed for easy of use and hiking with an armrest
– Holds enough gear to support one, two or three hikers
– Easy to take apart and reassemble
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Radical Design made that one. Not inexpensive.
This father and son walked Camino de Santiago keeping the gear for both in one trailer. 40KG is maximum load.
Camping in the Rain
Any idiot can tent in perfect weather.
To stay comfortable in the rain requires the right gear. And skills.
1. Plan for Rain
4. Clothing Layers
5. Bring Waterproof Bags
7. Pick a Good Tent Site
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Camping in the Rain: 10 Tips to Stay Warm and Dry
Nitecore NU25 headlamp review 2021
I needed enough light to cycle in the dark as well as for hiking / camping.
After reading good reviews, I went with the Nitecore NU25 headlamp.
I like it. Comfortable, adjustable headband.
Four settings for white light. Three for red.
In addition, a three second press of the white light sets off the well known ••• – – – ••• Morse code sequence.
Simple design.
- rechargeable with micro-USB (from battery or solar if necessary)
- maximum output of 360 lumens
- max. Beam Distance 81 m
- indicator reports remaining battery power
- lockout to prevent accidental activation
- 0.99oz
Headlamps have turned on accidentally during transport in the past. That won’t happen when you lock out this one.
It will work while charging from a portable battery, if needed for many hours.
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Here are other recommended headlamps in 2020.
The NU 25’s main limitations are its short battery life (in our testing, the NU’s burn time was much shorter than listed) and the fact that it’s hard to keep the light from shining in your camping partner’s eyes due to its wide beam pattern.
