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Trek Parents - St Patricks Day Parade Savannah from Jeremy Howard on Vimeo.
This video is about Trek Parents - St Patricks Day Parade Savannah
I think I started the selfie craze. This was taken with a camera 🎥, yes kids that's what we used before phones. #trekparents #sydney #hiketheplanet #australia (at Sydney Opera House)
Just bought our first travel trailer. @jaycorv #jayflight26bh Taking her to the lake for the weekend to break her in. #trekparents #lakelanier #camper #camperlife (at Camping World)
Hydration Pack Quick Disconnect
Are you looking for a way to refill your hydration pack out on the trail without having to repack all your gear? Using this quick disconnect system, quickly refills your Platypus without having to remove the hydration bag from your backpack.
The quick disconnect system hooks on your Sawyer Mini water filter and lets you fill your hydration pack with filtered water without taking it out of backpack. This quick and easy up grade will save the frustration of filtering water on the trail.
Yamaha Transervo Initial Setup and Programming from Jeremy Howard on Vimeo.
This video is about the Yamaha Transervo and TS-S2 Drive.
Top 5 Backpacking Gear Hacks
Here are my Top 5 Backpacking Gear Hacks for lightening your pack and making your life a little easier when you are on the trail.
1. Photon II Clip Light
Time to throw away your head lamp. That bulky old thing was never that useful anyway. If it wasn't blinding others around the campfire it was taking up more space than it needed. Don't be fooled by knock-offs claiming they are a Photon, I recommend purchasing from their site. They are rugged and extremely bright. Some available accessories are a rope and hat clip for hands free lighting.
http://www.photonlight.com/led-flashlights/photon-micro-light-ii-led-keychain-flashlight/
2. Hydration Pack Quick Connect
I wish I could take credit for this hack because it is one of my favorite upgrades, but I have to give the credit to my buddy Joe. One of the great things about having other gear junkies as friends is that they often give you ideas that you overlooked. I was complaining to Joe about not using my Platypus Hydration Pack on the trail anymore, because when I stop to resupply on water I can never get the bag stuffed back in my pack. He told me about this genius little idea that he saw. He took 2 male quick connect fittings and attached one to a little piece of tube and placed it on his water filter and the other male fitting and inserted it in the tube to his mouth piece. Then he connected the female fitting to the supply tube to the bag in his backpack, so that when he stopped, he just disconnects his mouth piece, connects the filter fitting to the supply line and pumps filtered water back into his Platypus. Genius.
3. Soft Shackles
What is a Soft Shackle? I asked myself that same question. Soft Shackles are made from 17/64 Amsteel and have a holding capacity of 1000 lbs. I use them in place of carabiners to hang my hammock. The Amsteel is fed back through itself to create a self tensioning loop, which is fixed around a knot at the other end creating a very strong, extremely light weight rope carabiner.
4. Trekking Pole Hammock Spreader Bar Tips
I did a separate blog post on these before, but they are worth mentioning twice. If you carry a bridge style hammock in your pack, then these are a must have. The tips allow you to ditch the spreader bars and use your trekking poles instead. I use the MountainSmith Monopod Trekking Poles, because the top screws off to expose a mounting screw. The tips come from Warbonnet Outdoors.
5. Dutch Wasp
My final item in this list, the Dutch Wasp, is an item I will finally be testing this weekend. For those of you who are avid hammock campers I am sure you are very much aware of these but for those that aren't let me explain. When hammock camping you have to set a rain fly over the hammock, using some sort of ridgeline wrapped around trees at either end. Making adjustments and tying them off firmly while allowing for quick set up and take down can be a real pain sometimes, especially in poor weather. The Dutch Wasp is simple to use and allows for infinite adjustment within your ridgeline. I used to use the Dutch Flyz and they worked very well, but what I found was that often times I needed to make some adjustments to the placement on my ridgeline and it was a little bit of a pain with the Flyz.
So that is my Top 5, please feel free to comment below or share some of your Top 5 gear with me. I love to talk about what others use. Happy Trails.
Trek Parents - Panther Falls and Angel Falls from Jeremy Howard on Vimeo.
This video is about Trek Parents - Panther Falls and Angel Falls hike in the Chattahoochie National Forest near Tallulah Gorge.
Using Trekking Poles For Your Bridge Hammock
If you are anything like me, you are always looking to shed a few pounds from your pack. The problem that I ran into was, my favorite hammock requires me to carry additional poles for setup. Something I've never been to happy about but couldn't get away from because you can't beat the comfort of the Warbonnet Ridge Runner Hammock.
However, there was a solution to my problem, and one I'm sure would work for almost any bridge style hammock. Warbonnet, sells accessory hardware that lets you turn some trekking poles into bridge bars.
See below for how this works.
I layed my trekking poles along side the poles that came with the hammock. I marked the length of each of the bridge poles on my trekking pole with a little nail polish.
My daughter dressed as a cross between Alice in Wonderland and Marty Mcfly. 😀
And here is what she looks like. The rigidity of the poles was great, actually better than I expected. I am extremely happy with how this came out and the reduction to my pack weight. When considering option make sure you have poles that give you access to a threaded screw for a camera mount. You will need to screw one of the bridge accessories on. Hope this helped.
Sassafras MountIn #appalachiantrail #trekparents #hiketheplanet (at Sassafras Mountain)
Out on the trail with a buddy. Bridge got washed out. #appalachiantrail #trekparents #hiketheplanet (at Gooch Gap)
Sea To Summit - Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner
Add a season to your sleeping bag with this lightweight microfleece liner. The Toaster also makes a great lightweight sleeping bag for warmer temperatures (such as hut trips) or for conditions where a conventional insulation may become damaged such as desert camping or summer river trips. Comes packaged in a nylon stuff sack. Available only in Black.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Mummy shape with a box foot
Contoured hood with elastic draw cord
Zippered opening
Comes in a nylon stuff sack
Amok Draumr 3
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 here.
The hammock fits most people. We have created a foot bag that makes it comfortable for those as long as 190cm (large inflatable sleeping pad required). If you are taller than this, or simply like to have lots of wiggle room you can sign up on our interest list for a longer model.
The maximum load is 150 kg / 330 lb.
The hammock is intended for 1 person and normal use.
Amok Equipment has developed and released the much anticipated Amok Draumr 3.0. This model was developed with ideas and suggestions made off the wildly popular Draumr 2.0. The staff at Amok listened to the requests and developed a hammock unlike anything I have slept in before. This head turning hammock is more than just something to look at. It's functionality and ease of setup make it a perfect piece of gear for anyone, from the general car camper to trail junkies like myself.
The hammock requires a sleeping pad which you can look at by clicking the link. The sleeping pad provides structural support for the hammock and creates a flat sleeping surface. This is important for those of you who thought you could never get away with packing your bag with a hammock setup for fear that you wouldn't get a good night sleep without being able to flip over to your stomach. Amok equipment has taken away all your worries.
I thought we were just going to the park today. She thinks we are going to catch King Crab. #deadliestcatch #letthemwearwhattheywant #trekparents
Kelty Kid Carrier Hiking Pack
The Mijo is designed for parents looking for a simple, hands free, safe and comfortable child carrier. Mijo carrier kids kelty specs: Weight: 3 lbs 9 oz/1.60 kg. Volume: 200 cubic inches/3.30 litre. Size: (L x W x H) 14x15x27 / 36x38x67. Maximum load weight: 30 lb / 13.60 kg. Torso fit range: 15"-18" / 38.1 cm - 45.72 cm. Materials: Kelty body 600D polyester. Waistbelt torso length adjustment. Webbing waist belt. Mijo carrier kids. Kelty: Kelty was the first company to introduce backpack style child carriers to the outdoor world. Since the first kids carriers hit the market, Kelty has refined their original designs to create the most comfortable, easy to use and safe child carriers available. Mijo carrier kids Kelty: Features auto deploy kickstand (US patent 5,626,271), five point, adjustable child's harness, no pinch hinges (US patent 5,626,271), paddded adjustable height child's seat, carry/lift handles, front storage pocket, 30 pound weight limit, padded back panel
Hennessy Hex Fly - Used Like New
I am selling my Hennessy Hex Rain Fly. It has been used twice and that is why it is being offered at a discount. It is in perfect condition and all sales are final. The 70D polyester Hex rainfly is a replacement for the Safari Deluxe or as an upgrade for the Scout, Expedition or Explorer Deluxe. The 30D silnylon Hex rainfly is an upgrade for the Explorer Deluxe, Explorer Ultralite, Deep Jungle XL, Deep Jungle, Backpacker and Hyperlite.
In Coyote Brown
PU-coated polyester ripstop rainfly works with all Hennessy Hammock models providing generous protection from wind and rain. Can be angled out to provide a large covered area for cooking or relaxing or can be staked down near the ground on both sides of the hammock. The "Hex" Fly can also be used on its own. Because of the wind load, this fly should be tiedt directly to trees with strong polyester cords provided. Two tie outs on each side. For no additional cost the " double-wide" PU coated polyester ”HEX” fly can be substituted for the regular fly of most models. For the Expedition or Scout it's a small charge to substitute. Just choose the 'customize' option for the hammock you want add the rain fly you prefer to your cart.
Specifications
Weight: 24.7 oz / 700 g
Packed Size: 3.5" x 11" 9cm x 30cm
Color: Coyote Brown
Rainfly Fabric: 70D Polyeurethane Coated Polyester Rip-stop
Rainfly Dimensions: Size 132" on centerline x 103" wide hexagonal shape
I am selling my Hennessy Hex Rain Fly. It has been used twice and that is why it is being offered at a discount. It is in perfect condition and all sales are final. The 70D polyester Hex rainfly is a replacement for the Safari Deluxe or as an upgrade for the Scout, Expedition or Explorer Deluxe. The 30D silnylon Hex rainfly is an upgrade for the Explorer Deluxe, Explorer Ultralite, Deep Jungle XL, Deep Jungle, Backpacker and Hyperlite.