12,000 Lumen Flashlight?! – Olight X7R Marauder Review

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Sintax77

A detailed review of the Olight X7R Marauder 12,000 Lumen Flashlight

In this gear video I go over my personal experiences with using the Olight X7R Marauder Rechargeble flashlight system, specs, features, and operational procedures to access the Olight X7R’s light modes and lockout function.

X7R Marauder Specs & Features, as per the Manufacturer

Beam Distance: 1247 feet / 380 meters
Performance (in lumens): 12,000
Charge type: USB Type C
Compatible Batteries: Customized Li-Ion Battery
Light Intensity (in candela): 36,100
Lens / Reflector Type: Smooth
Reflector (central area and flood area)
Mode Operation: Side Switch
Form Factor /Size Factor: Large size (Deodorant Spray / Coke Can)

Lighting Levels

Turbo S: 12,000 lumens, 12 mins / step-down to 7000 lumens, 110 mins
Turbo: 7,000 lumens, 3 mins / step-down to 7000 lumens 120 mins
High 3,000 lumens , 2 hr 10 mins
Medium 1,000 lumens , 6 hrs
Low 500 lumens , 14 hrs
Nightlight: 10 lumens, 30 days
Strobe: Yes
SOS / BEACON: No

Technical Characteristics

Waterproof: IPX7
Weight: 665 grams / 23.46 ounces
Length: 129mm / 5.08 inches
Head Diameter: 68mm / 2.67 inches
Body Diameter: 52mm / 2.05 inches
LED: 3 x Cree XHP70 CW
Use: Search & rescue, self-defense, car, camping, fishing, household, general use, climbing, cave exploration, outdoor activities

Package Contents

Flashlight Olight X7R x 1
Holster x 1
Lanyard x 1
C5V 4A Type-C Wall Power Adapter x 1
0.8-meter USB / Type-C Cable x 1
Instruction manual x 1

Olight’s Official Website for more info.

Other Items Seen in the Video

Thorfire PF04 Penlight Flashlight
Olight H2R Nova Headlamp / Flashlight
Olight HS2 Running Headlamp

A Portable Mosquito Bug Zapper for Backpacking? – Enkeeo Mosquito Zapper Lantern Review

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sintax77

A Review of the Enkeeo Mosquito Zapper Lantern for Backpacking and Camping.

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The Enkeeo Enkeeo 2-in-1 Mosquito Killer Camping Lantern Tent Light is both a standard backpacking / camping lantern with 3 levels of light output, as well as a mosquito zapper. The bug zapper function uses several blue looking LEDs operating at 360nm to 400nm that specifically targets the attraction of mosquitoes (while mosquitoes are said to not be attracted to UV light (which has wavelengths of around 10nm – 400nm), these LEDs seem to emit light just at the edge between visible light and non visible UV Light. Once attracted, a wire mesh grid operating at 1000 volts completes task.

Features and Specs, As Per the Manufacturer

High Light (100% lighting) ≥ 180 Lumen, ≥ 6h
Normal Light (50% lighting) ≥ 90 Lumen, ≥ 12h
Low Light (20% lighting) ≥ 30 Lumen, ≥ 20h
Weight: 200g/ 0.44lb
Dimension: φ3.46″ x 5.08″
Zapper-Only Mode ≥ 15h
Voltage Input: 5.0±0.2V
Current Input: 900mA±100mA
Full Charge Time: 2~4 hours (depends on the input current)
Battery: 3.7V/ 2000mAh
Zapper Voltage: 1000V

Items Included in the Box

1 x Mosquito Zapper Lantern
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Thank You Card

An Eco Friendly Camping Stove? – Enki Wild+ Stove Review

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Sintax77

A Review and Demonstration of the Enki Wild Portable Pyrolytic Stove System.

Specs and Features, as per the Manufacturer

Enki Wild Stove:

Battery Life 50 Hours ( With One Charge )
Weight 1.3 Kg (2.8 lbs)
Power 2.5 KW
Chamber Max capacity ~ 0.2 Kg (.44 lbs)
Power Supply 5V USB
Fuel Any Biomass

Enki Wild+ Stove

Weight 2.7 Kg (5.95 lbs)
Power 8.5 KW
Power Supply 5V USB
Fuel Any Biomass
Chamber Max capacity ~ 0.9 Kg (2 lbs)

Overview (Quoted from the Manufacturer)

“Enki Stove Wild is a outdoor camp stove, designed to run with every kind of biomass, avoiding the transportation of gas tanks or charcoal, everywhere and without smoke.”
“Enki Stove Wild is a portable pyrolytic stove. Our stove transforms the fuel into gas instead of burning it directly. Through this particular process, you can have a clean, stable and smokeless flame.”

Enki’s Official Website for the Wild stove line

Other gear seen in the video: Aukey 30,000mAh USB Power Bank, AllPowers 21W Solar Charger, SOG FastHawk Tactical Tomahawk

Olight H2R Nova Review – 2300 Lumen Palm Size Flashlight / Headlamp System

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Sintax77

A detailed review of the Olight H2R Nova versatile illumination tool.

In this gear video I go over my personal experiences with using the H2R Nova flashlight / headlamp system, specs, features, and operational procedures to access the Olight H2R Nova’s light modes and lockout function. I also talk about my thoughts on the systems application for backpacking, camping, personal defense, and daily chores, based on my use of this light as my EDC (every day carry) light over the course of several weeks of testing.

H2R Nova Specs, as per the Manufacturer

Beam Distance Max: 501 feet / 153 meters
Performance (lumens) 2300
Charge type Magnetic USB charge base
Compatible Batteries customized 18650
Light Intensity (candela) 5850
Light Form Wide/broad hotspot. Perfect for up close illumination.
Lens / Reflector Type TIR bead lens (wide/broad beam)
Mode Operation Front SwitchForm/
Size Factor Medium size (Permanent Marker)
Series Series H (Headlamps, Multitasking)
Unique Characteristics Huge beam spill (TIR with diffuser lens)
Optimal for packstrap, pocket, headlamp, pocket light and headlamp in one with magnetic charging.
Magnetic tail fix, 90 degrees light illumination direction

LIGHTING LEVELS

Turbo 2300 lumens(~750lm) 1h10m- Cool White / 2000 lumens (~750lm) – Neutral White1h50m (1m)
High 600 lumens Cool White / 550 lumens – Neutral White 2h30m
Medium 150 lumens Cool White / 140 lumens – Neutral White 10h
Low 30 lumens Cool White / 27 lumens – Neutral White 50h
Moon 1 lumens Cool White / 1 lumens – Neutral White – 45 days
Strobe: No
SOS / BEACON: Yes

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Waterproof IPX8
Weight 2.26 oz , 64 grams
Length 110mm / 4.33 in
Head Diameter (mm / in) 25 / 0.95
Body Diameter (mm / in) 23.2 / 0.91
Led Cree XHP50
Use: everyday carry , car, camping, fishing, household, EDC, general use, fishing, climbing, cave exploration, outdoor activities, house activities.
Package Contents: Flashlight Olight H2R, 1 pocket clip, 1 head strap, 1 silicone mount, 1 customized Olight 18650 3000mAh battery, 1 Magnetic Charging Cable, 1 EVA Pad (replacement of the magnet), Single-sided Adhesive Replacement EVA Pad, instruction manual

Other items seen in the video: Aukey 30,000mAh USB Battery Bank, ThorFire BD04 Flashlight, ThruNite Universal Charger

Ultralight Backpacking Gear List 2017

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sintax77

A detailed look at my 2017 Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (warm weather & 3-season)

For a detailed list of my backpacking gear, with itemized weights and descriptions, you can download PDF and CSV format copies of this list as well as lists for previous trips / videos my Gear Lists page.

Sintax77 Gear List 2017 in PDF Format for viewing and printing.

Sitnax77 Gear List 2017 in CSV Spreadsheet Format for use in your favorite spreadsheet or backpacking software.

Below is a simplified list of the backpacking items shown in the video (without weights or descriptions) along with links for details and current pricing.

Backpack
Backpack – ULA Ohm 2.0
Pack Cover – Dutchware Argon

Shelter
Hammock Body – Dutchware Half-Wit
Hammock Suspension – Dutchware Dyneema Beetle Buckle
Tarp – Hammock Gear Cuben Hex Tarp
Tent spike – Titanium
Ground Cloth – Tyvek, long 3′ 6′ – I forgot to show this in the video. I like to place this under my hammock for organizing gear, keeping my feet dry when changing / getting out of the hammock and for wrapping around my pack to keep it dry during windy rain storms. 4 oz. A 3’x3′ square can get the job done as well for half the weight.

Sleep System
Under Quilt – Hammock Gear Phoenix 30
Top Quilt – Hammock Gear Burrow 40

Storage
Bear Bag Line – Zing-it rope and Carabiner
Zip-lock Bag – Gallon
Zip-lock Bag – Sandwich

Cooking & Eating Utensils
Cook Pot – Toaks 750ml Titanium
Stove – Esbit DIY (made out of pellet tin)
Cookset Stuff sack (came with Toaks pot)
Matches – Waterproof
Fire Steel – Light My Fire, Mini
Pot Cozy , DIY Reflectix
Spoon – backup, disposable
Spork – Sea to Summit Alloy
Windscreen – Vargo Folding Aluminum
Paper towels squares and Sea to Summit Pocket Soap slivers

Water Treatment & Storage
Water Filter – Katadyn BeFree
Water Bottle – 1.5 Ltr, Disposable (2)
Spare water bottle caps

Tools
Compass – Brunton Classic
Lighter – Eddie Bauer
Multi Tool – Tool Logic Card

First Aid
First Aid Kit
Bug Spray – 100% Deet in a 3ml bottle
Sunscreen – 30 SPF in a 10ml bottle

Clothing (not worn)
Dri Ducks Rain Jacket
Underwear – Synthetic (1 Pair)
Shorts, Synthetic workout style
Shirt, Long Sleeve – light weight synthetic
Shirt, short sleeve synthetic Champion
Hat, Beanie – Lt Wgt Fleece
Socks, Wool – light weight 1/4 Darn Tough

Lighting
Headlamp – Fenix HL21 w/ battery

Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Toiletry Kit
Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer

Clothing Worn
Pants, Hiking – Lt Wgt
Shirt, short sleeve synthetic Champion
Underwear – Synthetic
Socks, Wool – light weight 1/4 Darn Tough
Shoes, Trail Runners – Merrell Moab Ventilator

Optional Items Seen at End of Video
My every day carry flashlight – Preon 2
Long Underwear, Synthetic
Down Jacket – Montbell UL Down Parka
Dri Ducks Rain Pants
Dri Ducks Poncho
Spot Messenger Gen3 GPS Locator

Aukey AC LC2 Review – $70 Action Cam w/ Accessories?

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sintax77

A Review of the Aukey AC-LC2 Action Camera

A detailed look at the Aukey Action Camera‘s specs, features, and operational instructions along with my personal experiences and thoughts on the unit.

Specifications and Features, as per the Manufacturer

4K Ultra HD 25fps 12 Megapixel Action Camera with 170° HD wide-angle fisheye lens.
Delivers stunning, super-sharp videos and photos of your adventures, activities, and sports in all conditions
Includes an extensive accessories kit of mounts, brackets, and fixings for versatile use in varied configurations for all kinds of activities and situations
Freedom and convenience to view and control your camera over its local WiFi connection using your phone and the free app. Or capture photos and videos with a simple button press on the included 2.4GHz wrist remote
Waterproof case supplied for use when diving as deep as 30m / 98.4ft or doing other watersports. Also protects your camera from rain, mud, sand, and impacts
Package Contents: AUKEY Sports Action Camera, Accessories, User Manual, 24-Month Warranty Card

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