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Reliable, Boil qulick, Good support
Written on Jun 19, 2019
Review for
MSR WindPro II Stove
This stove is reasonably light weight. It seems that the package weight is very big. But I never take the plastic bag, the canister support and the bottom reflector on the trial, will save much weight.
I have been using this stoves for more than one year / more than 20 trekking days. Even in the high altitude or cold weather, this Wind Pro II works really good. Boil water quickly.
The support is very stable and the flame is very big , I put the SnowLine pressure cookware with no problem.
I have been using this stoves for more than one year / more than 20 trekking days. Even in the high altitude or cold weather, this Wind Pro II works really good. Boil water quickly.
The support is very stable and the flame is very big , I put the SnowLine pressure cookware with no problem.
Light, good load transfer
Written on Jun 12, 2019
Review for
Exped Lightning 45 Backpack
I bought this pack for a while and used it several times, from two days hike to week long trekking.
For it load capacity, the weight of this pack is very light.
The well padded hip belt is very comfortable, the stay is inserted into the hipbelt, so it can transfer the laod to the hipbelt very well.
But the shoulder straps is not padded enough, not comfortable as the hip belt.
Overall, this pack it good to carry 15~16kg and will be comfortable.
The side pocket is not very easy use as Osprey Exos or Granite gear Leopard.
For it load capacity, the weight of this pack is very light.
The well padded hip belt is very comfortable, the stay is inserted into the hipbelt, so it can transfer the laod to the hipbelt very well.
But the shoulder straps is not padded enough, not comfortable as the hip belt.
Overall, this pack it good to carry 15~16kg and will be comfortable.
The side pocket is not very easy use as Osprey Exos or Granite gear Leopard.
Light weith, durable. easy to adjust the height
Written on Jun 12, 2019
Review for
Leki Carbon Ti Trekking Poles
I have been using this trekking pole for several trip, and really like it.
This pole is very light weight, much lighter than my old decathlon poles.
It seems very durable by far.
It will be with me for several years, I hope
This pole is very light weight, much lighter than my old decathlon poles.
It seems very durable by far.
It will be with me for several years, I hope
Boil water very fast, easy to use, reliable
Written on Nov 27, 2018
Review for
MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System
I bought this stove system to boild water for our small group.
It works so great as it is designed for. For boiling water, it is very fast, and it is the better than any other stove.
The 1.7L system is good for 2 to 6person as my experience. But you need to use another stove such as MSR windpro to make some cooking work, since the reactor is just good for boiling water.
This reactor is awesome and I really love it.
It works so great as it is designed for. For boiling water, it is very fast, and it is the better than any other stove.
The 1.7L system is good for 2 to 6person as my experience. But you need to use another stove such as MSR windpro to make some cooking work, since the reactor is just good for boiling water.
This reactor is awesome and I really love it.
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Light weight,
Written on Apr 13, 2018
Review for
Exped Lightning 60 Backpack
I used this pack for an 4 days hike, loading around 35lbs. It still comfortable.
I like the thick hip belt, which is super comfortable, the aluminium stay is very stiff and can transfer the load to the hipbelt well.
You need to accept the minimal design with a heavy load capacity. For me it is ok, but the only thing I do not like is the shoulder harness. The part with padding is too short, so it is bit tight and not comfortable when carry over than 30lbs. If Exped make the shoulderharness as the same as Thunder50, it will much better.
I like the thick hip belt, which is super comfortable, the aluminium stay is very stiff and can transfer the load to the hipbelt well.
You need to accept the minimal design with a heavy load capacity. For me it is ok, but the only thing I do not like is the shoulder harness. The part with padding is too short, so it is bit tight and not comfortable when carry over than 30lbs. If Exped make the shoulderharness as the same as Thunder50, it will much better.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful.
Waterproof, seems durable, fits good
Written on Mar 29, 2018
Review for
Mountain Equipment Janak Jacket - Men's
The main fabric of this jacket is GTX pro 80D, which is the same as Arcteryx Alpha SV. This is the reason i chose it.
I just wear it for 4days hike, it performed well in the rain. The design of the hood and the pocket is good for fitting and make it waterproof. The zipper can open from the bottom, i think it is mainly for alpine climbing. I like the tow big side open under the arm, it helps the heat and vapor escape from the inside.
The making looks pretty good.
Hope it will be durable. i like this jacket.
I just wear it for 4days hike, it performed well in the rain. The design of the hood and the pocket is good for fitting and make it waterproof. The zipper can open from the bottom, i think it is mainly for alpine climbing. I like the tow big side open under the arm, it helps the heat and vapor escape from the inside.
The making looks pretty good.
Hope it will be durable. i like this jacket.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful.
pack small, comfortable, warm
Written on Mar 24, 2018
I just used this pad for two times, one night is very cold -about 10F, I used an down quit and sleep on this mat, did not feel cold at all. Since the tube on the two side is big then in the middle, It keeps me warmer when using a down quit, since the heat will not escape easily. The fabric is very soft and very quiet. The tube structure is obviously much more comfortable than the TAR.
But i am not sure if it is so durable,hope i can use it for more than 2 years.
The pad packs very small, but it is not very light - around 650g.
But i am not sure if it is so durable,hope i can use it for more than 2 years.
The pad packs very small, but it is not very light - around 650g.
light weight with high weight capacity, comfortable
Written on Mar 03, 2018
Review for
Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 60 Backpack
I used this pack for several times of hiking, the longest is 8 days in Himalaya. This pack is just 1.8kg, but have very high wight capacity, I load more than 45lb but still comfortable. But there is still space to improve, the lumbar pad is not thick enough, it will be better if it is the same as Gregory Baltoro.
There is no hip belt pocket.
There are many straps around the pack, so it is easy to compress the pack really tight even there is not so much load.
The access system with two large zipper is very useful. Very nice feature.
There is no hip belt pocket.
There are many straps around the pack, so it is easy to compress the pack really tight even there is not so much load.
The access system with two large zipper is very useful. Very nice feature.
high quality, windproof,
Written on Feb 21, 2018
Review for
Primus Lite+ Compact All-in-one Gas Stove
I just used this cooking system for 2 weekend, The system is packed very compact. The design is very clean and make it easy to use. It performed well in windy weather, but not strong wind. It save fuel in someway but the boiling speed is not too high.
The pot is bit small , i think it can only boil water for one person. It will be better with a larger pot.
The pot is bit small , i think it can only boil water for one person. It will be better with a larger pot.
light, easy to use, work well in low temperature
Written on Feb 09, 2018
Review for
Soto WindMaster Stove with 4Flex Pot Support
This stove is really good.
With the 4flex support, it very easy to use for larger port, very stable.
It works pretty good in low temperature since there is a regulator.
the making of the stove is very nice.
With the 4flex support, it very easy to use for larger port, very stable.
It works pretty good in low temperature since there is a regulator.
the making of the stove is very nice.
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