A look at the new Hammock Gear Zippered Bug Net Hammock.
For this backpacking and hammock camping gear video, I’ll be taking a look at the Hammock Gear’s new hammock with integrated bug net. This is Hammock Gear’s first foray into making their own hammock (they also released a netless version), and I’m quite impressed. I’m looking forward to getting it out on an upcoming backpacking trip video. I’ll go over the various features, specs, and my own personal experiences with the HG Hammock so far.
Correction: I mentioned in the video that their are 4 internal grosgrain loop, but their are actually 6.
Specs and Features as per the Manufacturer
Width: 58 inches
Length: 11 ft (132 inches)
Fabric: Hexon 1.6 Single Layer (40 denier)
Weight (body, without suspension): 17.85 oz (147 grams)
Symmetrical gathered-end design that allows you to comfortably lay in any direction.
Attached Noseeum mesh stuff sacks located at each peak for bugnet and personal item storage.
Attached zippered bugnet allowing peak to peak visibility.
Attached Hexon stuff sack adequate for stowing the hammock and complete suspension system in one convenient place.
Comes ready-to-hang, pre-installed with: ridgeline, 2 continuous loops, and 2 carabiners
Six internal grosgrain loops for adjustments and organization
For this backpacking gear review video, I go over the features, specs and my personal experiences with the Outdoor Vitals Loftek Adventure Jacket for camping, hiking and travel.
Specs and Features as per the Manufacturer
LoftTek™ is the world’s most advanced synthetic down imitation. The loose fill nature of the fibers mimics down’s extreme weight to warmth ratios and packability, while the it’s synthetic nature allows it to stay warm in wet conditions.
Unlike down, LoftTek uses siliconized fibers that dry quickly and always stay lofted for optimal warmth – even when wet.
Get the ultralight warmth and packability of down and the versatility and moisture advantages of synthetic.
You can pack the entire jacket into its own pocket. Use it when you need and and pack it into itself when you don’t.
Because of it’s ultra soft material, your packed jacket can also second as a pillow. Another way to save space without compromising your comfort.
LoftTek™ Adventure Jacket is coated so that water will bead up and roll off rather than absorb into the fabric.
The LoftTek™ Adventure Jacket is fully weatherproof and can stand up to the harshest conditions including snow, rain, cold temperatures, and extreme wind without sacrificing warmth or performance.
If you find yourself storing too much warmth, use the underarm zippers to release some of the heat. These are especially useful during high activity.
The thumbholes in the sleeve ends allow the sleeves to stay fully extended and in place, even when layering up or being active.
The insulation dries extremely quickly so if you need to wash it in a hostel or hotel sink, it can air dry fast and be ready to go the next day.
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Backpacking water filter membrane sizes.
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4 Days of Hiking, Camping & Backpacking on Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail in the Rocky Mountain National Forest.
For this backpacking trip, we’ll be doing a 4 day, 3 night camping trip on a section of the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Sometimes referred to as the “CDT Short Loop”, this backpacking loop is a 29 mile mile circuit with several different access point options. In our case, we parked at the Green Mountain trailhead, just past the RMNP Kawuneeche visitor center and park entrance by Grand Lake, CO. The 2 mile Green Mountain trail provided us access to the CDT and brought our mileage for the loop up to 33 miles.
CDT Loop Route Overview – Sintax77
GPS Data for this trip and many others can be found on my Trip Data Page. Includes full track data for each day, and way-points for campsites used, water sources, etc along the loop.
Trailhead Used: Green Mountain Trailhead, RMNP, Grand Lake, CO – 40°18’26.7″N 105°50’28.7″W This parking area is only a few miles into the park & provides overnight parking for plenty of vehicles. A park entrance pass and wilderness camping permit is required (contact the Kawuneeche Office for details and availability)
Trails Used, Day 1
Park at the Green Mountain Trailhead.
Green Mountain Trail
Junction with Tonahutu Creek Trail (CDT)
Continue north on the Continental Divide Trail
Setup camp at Sunset camp (Elevation 9,498′) This is a single group tentsite that must be reserved via permit.
CDT Loop Day 1 Elevation Profile – Sintax77
Day 1 Mileage: 4 miles Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 974′
Trails Used, Day 2
Continue on the Tonahutu Creek Trail (CDT)
Stock up on water before heading up the ridge (last chance at N40° 19.579′ W105° 43.701′)
Continue on Tonahutu Creek Trail (CDT) through Ptarmigan Pass
Junction North Inlet Trail / Flattop Mountain Trail
Head south on the North Inlet Trail (CDT)
Junction North Inlet / Lake Nanita Trail
Head South on the Lake Nanita Trail
Setup camp at Pine Marten Camp (Elevation 9,568′) These are two separate single group tentsites that must be reserved via permit.
CDT Loop Day 2 Elevation Profile – Sintax77
Day 2 Mileage: 14 miles Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 3,074′
Trails used. Day 3
Dayhike to Lake Nokoni by heading south on the Lake Nanita Trail We only went to the first lake, Nokoni, due to weather and time issues, but there is a second lake, Nanita, about .75 miles further up the trail.
Backtrack to camp and grab packs.
Return to Junction with North Inlet Trail
Continue west on the North Inlet Trail (CDT)
Setup camp at Twinberry Camp # 2 (Elevation 8,661′) These are two separate single group tentsites that must be reserved via permit.
CDT Loop Day 3 Morning Lake Hike Elevation Profile – Sintax77
CDT Loop Day 3 Elevation Profile – Sintax77
Day 3 Mileage: 9.6 miles (4 miles round trip for lake hike, 5.6 miles on the CDT Loop) Day 3 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,414′ (Almost all of this was from the lake hike excursion)
Trails used. Day 4
Continue west on the North Inlet Trail (CDT)
Arrive at the North Inlet Trailhead
Beyond the parking lot, you’ll find the Tonahutu Trailhead
Head north on the Tonahutu Creek Trail
Junction with Green Mountain Trail
Return to Green Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot
CDT Loop Day 4 Elevation Profile – Sintax77
Day 4 Mileage: 9.5 miles Day 4 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,204′
Trip Totals
Grand Total Mileage: 37 Miles
Grand Total Elevation Gain: 6,666′ Note: 4 miles and 1,414′ can be attributed to our day 3 lake hike)
In this backpacking and travel gear review, I give a run down of the various features of the Totalpac Packable Backpack from the perspective of both outdoor applications as well as airport travel, etc.
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Specs and Features as per the manufacturer
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FUNCTIONAL & ORGANIZED (35 liters, 11 pockets, USB Cable) – 35L of storage and 11 pockets to hold your accessories, you’ll have no problem fitting everything inside this roomy daypack. Main storage compartment with internal organization, traveling school laptop sleeve, 2 front pockets with additional zipper pocket inside, mini keychain clip, adjustable dual side water bottle accessory pockets, hidden anti theft pocket for id valuables. USB charging port makes this the go to trekking hike bag
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from the perspective of both outdoor applications as well as airport travel, etc.