26 December 2007

Small tent, sleeping mat, head lamp, map case and shirt

Posted by Mick under: Equipment .

Before i head out on my two last trips for the year, i had a few last minute things i needed to get at the inevitable boxing day sale down at the huge Anaconda store. It may appear that I have turned into a gear hog, but i’m actually just replacing some well worn gear that i have had for years…at least thats what i keep telling myself ;)

 So this is what i picked up:

A small lightweight (1.1kg) tent made by Black Wolf called a “Cocoon Bivy” (AUD $139.99).

• Fabric: Polyester Ripstop PU 3000mm, vinyl
• Capacity: Sleeps 1
• Colours: Yellow/Black
• Weight: 1.1 kg
• Size: 205 x 96 x 50 cm
• Seams: Heat taped
• Floor: Polyester PU 5000mm
• Poles: (3) 8.5mm premium T6 alloy
• Function: 3 season, below the snowline

A Black Wolf Lightwieght 3/4 Self-Inflating Mat (AUD $89.99).

• Weight: < 540 grams
• Size: 122 x 51 x 3.8 cm
• Seams: heat bonded
• Filling: Anti-Fungal CFC Free foam
• Shell: Slip-resistant Ripstop
• Packed Size: 26 x 13 cm

Features: This tapered rectangular mat is circular die-cut to maximise the weight-to-thermal-efficiency ratio. The inner foam is bonded to a slip resistant Ripstop shell. It features a single, heavy-duty spring valve. Repair kit & carry bag included.

A Black Diamond Cosmo head lamp (AUD $59.99).

• Weight: 44 grams without batteries / 80 grams with batteries
• IPX Rating: 4
• Battery Power: 3 AAA
• Bulb Type: 3 x LED
• Functional Burn Time: High = 80 hrs, Med = 110 hrs, Low = 160 hrs
• Distance with Fresh Batteries: High = 21m, Med = 15m, Low = 10m

Providing bright, close-range light, these little lamps use a ½ watt LED beam. Switch to the two proximity LEDs for plenty of close-up ambient light and also has eight different brightness settings including strobe illumination.

No point having a great collection of maps with you on teh trail if it rains and they get all wet, so i grabbed a Sea To Summit Wateproof Map Case (AUD $21.99).

• Fully waterproof welded roll top case
• UV stable material (won’t yellow in sun)
• Adjustable neck webbing strap
• 28 x 33cm

Finally…you can never have enough good quality shirts, so i picked up a burnt orange coloured Gondwana Singleton long sleeve short (AUD $49.99).

• Lightweight authentic cotton rich
• Quick drying
• Four pockets
• Chest pocket with magnet closure
• Sleeve tabs hold rolled up sleeves

Reviews in the 2008 :)

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