An unboxing and first look at the Amok Draumr 3.0 hammock for camping, backpacking, & lounging.
This a quite different looking, flat laying hammock that is specifically made to work with your existing sleeping pad. It looks pretty cool – almost like a floating one person tent! Stay tuned for updates usage in the field on upcoming backpacking and hammock camping trips.
Specs and info, as per the manufacturer:
*Suspension and bug net included. Available with and without tarp.
Hammock weight:
1340 g / 47 oz (without tarp)
2056 g / 72 oz (including tarp/stakes)
Capacity:
150 kg / 330 lb max weight
22 kN carabiners
Tree distance:
minimum 2.5 m, maximum 6 m.
Use of the hammock:
The hammock requires an inflatable sleeping pad – you can read about size recommendations on their website, http://www.amokequipment.com/ , as well as more details, specs, etc.
A discussion on whether I or not I should go back to using the Sawyer Squeeze instead of the Sawyer Mini water filter.
After some issues with reduced flow rate, occasional clogging, and an increased need for back-flushing, I’ve begun to wonder if I should return to using the original Sawyer PointONE Squeeze instead of my beloved Sawyer Mini filter. What do you think?
A review of the ThurNite Archer 2A V2 LED Flashlight.
Manufacturer’s Specifications and Overview:
LED: CREE XP-L V6 LED with a lifespan of 20+ years of run time.
Modes & Run-time:
Firefly:0.055lumen(672 hours)
Low:17lumen(96 hours)
Medium:75lumen(11 hours)
High:450lumen(100 minutes)
Strobe:450lumen(140 minutes).
– Max output: 450lumen using two AA batteries.
– Max run time: 672hours (Firefly mode)
– Working voltage: 0.9v to 4.2v
– Battery: 2 AA batteries(not included).
– Max beam distance: 130 meters.
– Peak beam intensity: 4232 cd.
– Impact resistant: 2 meters.
– Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard (1.5meters)
– Weight: 75g without battery.
– Dimensions: 160mm in length, 23mm bezel diameter.
Accessories:
1. pocket clip
2. spare O ring
Features:
– Upgraded version of the Archer 2A with more user-friendly UI and updated LED.
– Added side switch for easy operation.
– Five modes: firefly, low, medium, high and strobe.
– Momentary “forward clicky” tactical switch.
– Stainless steel strike bezel for defense and emergency applications.
– Reversed polarity protection system prevents damage to the light.
– New orange peel reflector for a high quality beam.
– Ultra clear tempered glass lens with anti-reflective coating.
– Aircraft grade aluminum body structure with tactical knurling for firm grip.
– Premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish.
– U shape groove at the tail for easy activation as well as preventing accidentally activation.
– Reversible and removable stainless steel pocket clip with titanium coating for durability.
– Memory function to set any mode(except for strobe) for immediate use.
Operation:
To turn on/off the light:
Press the tail cap halfway to momentarily activate the light. Click the tail switch to turn the light on and off.
To change modes:
Five modes in total: firefly, low, medium, high, and strobe.
When the light is on, single press the side switch to rotate among firefly, low, medium and high. Long press to get strobe and then single press to end it.
Memory function:
The light will turn on in the last mode accessed, except for strobe.
Battery replacement:
Take off the tail cap, insert the battery with positive polarity toward the LED assembly(head of the light), install the tail cap and tighten all the way to operate the light.
A review of the Darien Ultralight hammock, by Dream Hammock.
Model: Darien Length: 10ft Width: 60 inches Layers: Single Layer Outside Fabric & Color: 1.0 ACU Camo Suspension: Cinch Buckle Asym Lay: Right
Total Weight (including suspension and stuff sack): 17.5 ounces
Also available with whoopie sling suspension, double or single layer, and various color and weight fabrics, DWR, non-DWR, calendared finish, pure finish, rip-stop, taffeta, nylon, polyester, you name it. Just go check out the fabric page at www.dream-hammock.com already! 🙂
Link to my order stats and photo on Dream Hammock website: http://www.dream-hammock.com/order_detail.html?order=1157
I’ve been getting some questions regarding the appearance of a new hammock suspension system in my most recent solo backpacking video. In this video we’ll take a look at why I switched to Dutch Cinch Buckles from Kammok Python Straps as my primary hammock suspension system.
