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SinChats – Sara’s New Pack – The ULA Ohm 2.0

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A look at Sara’s new hiking and backpacking pack, the ULA Ohm 2.0 

For this video, Sara gives us her thoughts on the ULA Ohm 2.0 after taking it out on her first trip with it in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge.  We also go how she came to finally pick the Ohm as her new pack and show off some of it’s features, specs and removable items.

Specs etc, as per ULA:

Volume Breakdown
Main Body: 2,100 cc
Front Mesh Pocket: 500 cc
Side Pocket: 400 cc each
Ext. Collar: 500 cc
Hipbelt Pockets: 100 cc

General Guidelines
Recommended Maximum Load: 30 lbs or less
Recommended Base Weight: 12 lbs or less

Pack Weight (Torso-M, Hipbelt-M)
32.5 oz (add about 2 oz for camo cordura version)
Weight includes all removable items, which is about 5 oz.

Total Volume
3,960 cu in (about 63 liters)

For more info visit ULA’s official website product page.

Amok Draumr 3.0 – A Super Flat Hammock? – First Look

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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.

SinChats – Sawyer Squeeze Update – Switching from the Mini

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An update on my recent switch from the Sawyer Mini back to the Sawyer Squeeze water filter system.

Prior videos on this subject
SinChats – Going Back to Sawyer Squeeze instead of Sawyer Mini?
Sawyer Mini Vs Saywer Squeeze Water Filter System

SinChats – Going Back to Sawyer Squeeze instead of Sawyer Mini?

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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?

SinChats – Choosing an Ultralight Backpack for my Wife

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A discussion on our progress choosing a newer, lighter ultralight backpacking pack for my wife.

Packs seen in the video:
Gregory Deva 70 (my wife’s older, heavier pack)
Osprey Hornet 46 (my current pack)

Ultralight packs that we’ve been looking at the most so far:
Gossamer Gear Gorilla
ULA Ohm 2.0
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
ULA Circuit
Z-Packs Arc Blast

SinChats – Thoughts on Hiking Poles?

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A discussion on hiking poles / trekking poles for backpacking.

Hiking poles seen in the video:

  1. Black Diamond Ultra Mountain FL hiking poles ( 3 piece, folding, z-pole style)
  2. Swiss Gear Adjustable Hiking Poles