Posts Tagged ‘Leaks’

Eureka Cimarron 15 Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Eureka Cimarron 15 Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag




Rated to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, the regular-sized Eureka Copper River mummy-style sleeping bag features a bag-within-a-bag design, which keeps cold air from the outside from getting through and warm air on the inside of the bag from escaping. The inner layer of the bag is cut smaller than the outer layer to create a consistent thickness of insulation throughout the bag, which prevent thermal leaks from forming. The trapezoidal foot section is angled to allow for the foot’s natural sleeping position. It has a fully adjustable contoured hood. Other features include a two-way, self-repairing zipper, inside stash pocket, fleece pillow pocket, zipper thermometer and compression stuff sack.This sleeping bag is filled with Eureka’s proprietary 7-hole slickened, polyester Thermashield fiber fill, which provides maximum insulation at the best value possible. Each Thermashield fiber strand contains 7 tunnel-like holes that run the length of the strand. Each of these holes traps air inside it’s passageway creating dead air space that efficiently retains heat to keep you warm.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars warm but huge
This sleeping bag is warm when I used it in yellow stone park. I will say at lease it is good for using in 30 degree. The only problem is that it is really big to restore. It’s ok with people who carries it with vehicle but hiking backpack.

4 Stars Excellent Choice
This sleeping bag strikes the balance between cost and quality. I’ve slept snug as a bug in many different setting in this pack, from just under freezing to about 65F. The fleece pillow pocket is great for a folded up jacket, and the thermometer on the zipper is a nice touch. It’s lightweight and compactable, perfect for backpacking. I plan on using it into the spring and summer, where it should be perfect for the cool evenings on the mountainside.

4 Stars Should have bumped up a size.
I ordered what they reccomended for me and felt cramped. Other than that, it works great. So if you order, you might consider ordering a size up.

2 Stars Bulky
I ordered this bag hoping it would compress easily to a size small enough to fit in my hiking pack. I was a little disappointed with the bulky size. It was also pretty heavy. I also had some problems with the zipper sticking and the thermometer was missing from the zipper. This bag never made it to a campsite- I sent it back to Amazon yesterday. I am sure it would have been a warm bag, but I spent the extra money to get an ultra lightweight bag that fits into a well-designed compression sack.

4 Stars Great for the price…
Bought this sleeping bag for a backpacking trip along the Alabama Pinhoti trail. It worked beautifully for the sub-50-degree weather. I’m a 5′9″/190lbs man, and I fit comfortably in the regular-sized bag (with 6″-8″ of extra length). There’s just enough room in the width for me to roll over, but not much more than that — of course, mummy bags like this aren’t intended to be (nor should they be) too roomy.

It’s not the lightest bag out there, nor the most compact. You could probably find a North Face, Marmot, or Mountain Hardwear bag that would certainly outperform this sleeping bag. -But, for the price, this bag is very hard to beat. Eureka makes good, quality products (I own a $300 Eureka tent that lives up to it’s price), and this bag met up to the quality I’ve come to expect from Eureka.

If you’re expecting actual 15-degree weather, you might look into a warmer bag — this one will certainly keep you from freezing at those temps, but it likely won’t keep you all warm & cozy.

Would I recommend this bag to a backpacker on a budget? Most definitely. :-)

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Kelty Noahs Tarp

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Kelty Noahs Tarp




The Noah’s Tarp is instant shade. This ultralight affordable shelter is handy to have aboard when you want weather protection in a hurry, whether you are traveling oer land or water. Handy for boating, camping, bacpacking and sporting events and festivels.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Terrific Tarp
Great design&liteweight make this tarp perfect for solo trekkers who need a sturdy&lrg sq ft. The Nite Ize cord clips work great,I even bought an extra set.Just be sure to always keep the tarp well secured to prevent leaks from pooled water,and exessive flapping which can lead to damage and a wet nite in the wilds!

4 Stars Nice tarp for ultralight backpackers; Not so spacious, though
Got this tarp for my 30th birthday and took it out the next weekend to use for an overnighter on the Uwharrie Trail. For a single person overnight, this tarp is awesome. With four stakes, four guy ropes, and no poles, this thing weighs next to nothing and fits anywhere in or on my backpack. I didn’t set it up as pictured; instead, I staked three corners to the ground to form a triangle, and used my trek pole to hold up the fourth corner. This worked well because I oriented the sides staked to the ground so that the open end was out of the wind. There are numerous guy points all over the tarp. Since I had only used one rope for the initial setup, I attached two more along the middle axis of the tarp and then tied them to a tree to give me a little more space inside.

A word to the wise, though: Kelty has some illustrations showing how you can fit a BUNCH of people under this tarp. I tried setting the tarp up several different ways in my back yard, and I think that more than two people might feel a little crowded with any configuration.

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Fuel Bottle 2009 In Your Choice of Sizes

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Fuel Bottle 2009 In Your Choice of Sizes




Updated for 2009! The MSR Fuel Bottle is designed to work in tandem with all MSR liquid-fuel stoves (sold separately). Made from a single piece of impact-extruded aluminum to prevent leaks and cracks, the Fuel Bottle is bolstered at the shoulder and base to resist bulging when pressurized. Per U.S. CFR 1700 and Health Canada requirements, the Fuel Bottle’s “push-and-twist” cap provides child-resistant safety. The MSR Fuel Bottle is available in your choice of 11oz, 20oz and 30oz size options.

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MSR Whisperlite International Liquid Fuel Stove

Monday, August 24th, 2009

MSR Whisperlite International Liquid Fuel Stove




For over 15 years, the WhisperLite has been the leader in backpacking stoves for its reliability and simple design. -Easy to Clean: Shaker Jet technology makes cleaning as simple as shaking the stove. -Durable: Made to last with super-tough stainless steel and brass. -Compact: Folds and packs into MSR cooksets. Size / Style: WhisperLite Internationale, Mfg No: 11780, Manufacturer: MSR, Shipping Information, Weight: 1.2 pounds., Dimensions: 5 (L) x 4.5 (W) x 7 (H) inches. SKU: 37536

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars good enough for my outward bound wilderness leadership semester
when i did outward bound 13 years ago this was standard issue. it is still the king.

these things are bomb-proof. buy the repair kit. i was in the backcountry using this thing for three months and it never failed, but i definitely replaced an o-ring or two, and tuned it up a few times. insanely easy to use. versatile. great to keep at home, in case services ever get shut down, your fam will always be able to cook. versatile as all hell. tiny when it is packed up. reliable. won’t crush like a pepsi can.

the king.

4 Stars Good but awkward
I got my stove today and couldn’t be happier with it. There was no flare up or leakage to speak of and simmering is easy as pie. Just turn off the stove, depressurize the bottle, pump three times and relight. To keep it going just give it a pump every four minutes or so. My one complaint is the fuel that leaks out when you disconnect the fuel line or depressurize the bottle. I wish it had come with a pressure release valve.

5 Stars Best, most versatile stove I have ever owned.
I bought my stove about five years ago because I had decided I wanted a stove that would burn almost any liquid fuel I might find. While it is true that the stove does work best with the traditional white gas, this stove really does what it say it will when it comes to being able to use other fuels. I have tried both gasoline and kerosene in mine, with the proper jet combinations of course, and have found this stove to perform almost as well and just as cleanly with these other fuels as it did with regular white gas. The kerosene did cause a bit of odor but this was due to spillage and not to the burning of the fuel. You do have to fiddle with it a bit when burning other fuels to get the right bottle pressure/valve combinations as well but it is far less finicky than the other stoves of this type I tried out (and subsequently sold off).

If you are looking for a great, compact camp stove for back packing and camping I don’t see how you can go wrong with this one. If you are looking for something very durable and easy to use, again, the MST Whisperlite Multi-Fuel Stove is for you too. Finally, if you want a stove that will be able to serve you in any conditions and burn nearly any liquid combustible fuel in some unforeseen situation, then this really is the only stove for you. Far and away the best stove I have ever owned of its or any other camp style kind.

5 Stars Whisperlight Intl.
Super please with this product so far. Being able to use different types of fuel beside white gas is awesome.

5 Stars Great Stove
I’m very happy with this stove. I’m in agreement with the positive reviews for this product. It heats water quickly, lights easily, stores well and gave me no problems.

The only negative I can see is that it would be difficult, but not impossible to simmer.

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