Accessory Guide – Dutchware Chameleon Hammock System

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Setup & accessories for the Dutchware Chameleon Hammock System for Lounging & Hammock Camping. 

Gear & Accessories Seen / Setup in Order of Appearance

Steripen UltraLight Water Purifier – Overview , Operation, Myths & Tips

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A look at the American Red Cross Steripen UltraLight UV Water Purifier for Backpacking, Camping & Survival. 

The Steripen UltraLight is a compact, lightweight alternative to more traditional camping & backpacking water filters.  Instead of using a filter, the Steripen uses ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria, cysts and other harmful microorganisms.  Unlike most backpacking & survival water filters, Steripen also eliminates viruses.

In this video, we’ll go over the pros and cons of the Steripen UltraLight, versus traditional filter based water purification systems.  I’ll also demonstrate how to use a Steripen, frequently asked questions, water bottle options, common myths and concerns, and what the various indicator lights mean.

Specs and Features, as per the Manufacturer

  • SteriPEN ultra-violet lamp destroys over 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa
  • American red cross ultralight UV purifier quickly purifies 1.0L of water in only 90 seconds.
  • Easy to use, one-button operation provides 8,000 treatments producing up to 8,000 liters of purified water
  • Compact, lightweight at only 2.6 oz
  • American red cross ultralight UV purifier can be recharged using its USB port

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Sara Talks Hiking Hydration – Nomadik Box

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Sara uses this Month’s Nomadik Subscription Box to do an Important PSA about Hydration.

10% off – use code “sintax10” with this link.

This Month’s Theme
Hike Longer, Go Further

Items in this Month’s Nomadik Box

Sara on Instagram @SarasGreatAdventures

Disclosure: A commission is received for purchases through the above links. Your support is appreciated and makes the backpacking trip videos on this channel possible.

By the way, don’t mistake my giving you a 10% off code as some sort of order to do something. Be a smart cookie. Do your own research. Duh. 😉

Last call for Sintax77 T-Shirts! (ENDS 4/19/18)

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Last chance to Grab a Limited Edition Sintax77 Shirt & be a part of the Cheeseburger Time Tradition!

This shirt will make you hike faster!*

Limited Edition Official t-shirt of the Sintax77 channel on YouTube, your source for backpacking, hiking, camping, and travel adventure videos. It’s become a custom to end each of my backpacking videos with the parting quote “It’s Cheeseburger Time!”, before leaving the trail to replace some much needed calories.

Now you can wear your fancy new Cheeseburger Time shirt on the way to your own post-hike cheeseburger experience and become a part of the tradition!

Shirts are available in Charcoal, Royal Blue, and Maroon at http://www.bonfire.com/sintax77
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who supported this campaign!

I hope you all enjoy the shirt, and thank you to our devoted uber-suscribers for watching and supporting this channel for all these years! 🙂

Ordering ENDS on Thursday, April 19th, 2018.

Supporters will receive their orders 7 – 14 business days after the campaign ends.

*The claim that this shirt will make you hike faster has not been verified by any legitimate form of scientific testing.

Mail Call – DIY Gear Tips, Hiking Gloves? & Filterless Backpacking Water Treatment

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Tips, tricks and discussion on various Backpacking, Hiking & Camping topics.

Topics Discussed / Gear Seen

    • Thanks to everyone who supported the limited edition Sintax77 T-Shirt campaign!
    • Shirts are available on Bonfire – ordering ends Thursday, 4/19/18 after which point they’ll be retired.
    • Sara has a snack.
    • Viewer ‘Silent Paul’ makes gives a great tip for sourcing materials for DIY backpacking pot cozies.
    • The winter camping cheers debate rages on.
    • Viewers ‘Bear off the OT’ and ‘GEN2-X’ give some tips on DIY windscreens for camp stoves.

    • Viewer John R. recommends the spoon shaped Nemo sleeping bags over the traditional mummy bag shape.
    • Viewer Andrew S. gives us an update on my Kelty Salida 2 person tent.
    • Using a 3-Season tent in the winter, snow loads, temperatures, etc.
    • Adam want to know if I plan to do more “classic solo” trips and / or head back out to the Rockies for some backpacking and camping.
    • Potential for doing trip videos more often on the channel.
    • We’re heading out to the Denver, Colorado area this late summer / fall for a backpacking trip (3, maybe 4 days on the trail).  Got any suggestions for good camping, backpacking loops, burgers, etc?
    • Somebody sent a pair of Moreok Anti-Slip, Shock Absorbing gloves.
    • Thoughts on fingerless gloves for backpacking and on the trial?  Maybe good for hiking poles, camp chores, etc?
    • Viewer Doreen brings up the subject of wood burning twig stoves for backpacking and camping.  I’ve yet to use one – any thoughts out there?
    • Viewer Deb in Ohio gives a shout out and brings up the dreaded topic of a rainy forecast on your hiking dates.
    • My upcoming backpacking trip video to go along with my recent Budget Backpacking Gear List video.
    • Reason I chose the particular shelter system for my Budget Backpacking trip vs my lighter cuben fiber tarp or other options.
    • My new backpacking and camping water purification system that I’m testing, the Steripen Ultralight.

Budget Backpacking Gear List – Go Camping for $250

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Budget Backpacking Gear List. Go camping for under $300 – Tarp Camping, Tent Camping, & Hammock Camping options shown.

Check out my live gear list on LighterPack.com for weights, prices, descriptions and product links.

Simplified Budget Backpacking Gear List:

Backpack

Shelter

Sleep System

Storage

  • Bear Bag Line (25′ guyline leftover from tarp setup, and small carabiner)
  • Bear Bag – 13 gal trash bag
  • Zip-lock Bag – Sandwich
  • Zip-lock Bag – Gallon

Cooking & Eating

Water Treatment & Storage

Tools

First Aid

  • First Aid Kit
    (Adhesive bandages, 1 gauze bandage, superglue, neosporin in straw tube, tealight wax candle, 6 doses benedryl, 10 doses ibuprofen, spare water bottle cap)
  • Sunscreen – 30 SPF 10ml bottle https://dutchwaregear.com/product/eye-dropper-bottles/
  • Fire Starter, DIY (dryer lint and wax, or cotton balls with vasoline)
  • Bug Spray – 100% Deet Mini Bottle 

Clothing (Packed, not worn. For spare, sleeping, rain)

  • Frogg Toggs Ultralight Rain Jacket 
  • Underwear – Synthetic (1 Pair)
  • Shorts
  • Shirt, Long Sleeve -Lt Wgt
  • Shirt, short sleeve
  • Hat, Beanie – Lt Wgt Fleece
  • Wool Socks – Lt Wgt (1 pair)

Lighting

Toiletries

  • Toilet Paper
  • Toiletry Kit
  • Wet Wipes
  • Hand Sanitizer

Additional Budget Backpacking Gear Options Discussed 

Approximate Costs for Each System

  • Tarp Camping version $248
  • Kelty tent version $317
  • Hammock Version $352