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I bought some luxe tents couple weeks ago before valley and peak took over back packing light and I'm dreading doing this on them lol.......good vid 👍
Just take your time and yo'll be surprised it doesn't take long and just leave them to dry. Have some talcum powder ready before you pack them away to rub over any sticky bits if it isn't completely dry so it doesn't stick to itself.
keep em coming Bob
I'm sorry that circumstances forced your hand. Still using my vargo triad I had from you all those years ago. And the titanium pocket stove - a lovely little thing indeed. Wonderful to hear the skylark in the background. Take care both. All my best wishes for the future.
There is a time for everything and this was the right time for us. Thanks for your thoughts. We are still enjoying outdoor life.
There's nothing waterproof it's just a big sales gimmick
Skin is waterproof :)
@@TheOutdoorsStation and very breathable bob.... natures grotex lol
Can i get away with just a trekking pole without all these missing links?
Doubtful. Once the tent is pegged out and guys applied there is a lot of downward force applied to the support. A single trekking pole fully extended is very weak due to minimal overlap of each section. Hence a link will enable a pair of walking poles to be considerably stronger. Your choice but don’t be surprised if it breaks. Alternatively buy the Luxe163X pole which is designed for the job.
Hm...that's a big downside of this tent tent...and what is the weight of the hex pole? I use lite leki poles which are thinner than standard,so missing link would not fit (even if I manage to find it)e@@TheOutdoorsStation
What Leki poles are you talking about? They don’t make thinner poles?
Leki Sherpa lite. They have whole range of lite versions. It s achieved by slightly thinner tubes in diameter.
I m still considering this tent though. It looks much stronger and weather resistant than a lanshan, and still packable . I don't mind extra weight. Could you recommend some trekking pole tent that are similar to hexpeak for bad weather ? Thanks
How is the interior tent set up?
Not sure about the american voice but interesting topics. Good to have you and Rose back.
Unfortunately it currently only comes in that flavour, but the content is sound. But good to get feedback thanks
Could you please do a review on updated thunder pack?
Is flash pocket stretchy?
Yes it will stretch a bit, but it is a thicker mesh so doesn't have much 'give'.
Been a while! It's good to see you back! Congrats on the good news! Lol.
Thanks. Hope you like the new format?
I’ve just made my windshield + base, I’ve already made some pot cosies (following your instructions). I made my windshield full length (almost…1/2 cm clear at base). I only had one piece of aluminium sheet, so felt I had to get it right first time, and felt there must be a way of calculating the ‘string length’ for drawing the arcs, so I could reliably produce a cone with a top and base diameter of my choosing…so here’s the formula I came up with.:: the cone is a section of two circles, one inside the other, both having the same centre point. The inner circle section is the top of the cone round the pot, the outer circle section is the base of the cone on the ground.:: r(radius of inner circle) = (circumference of pot * height of windshield)/(circumference of base - circumference of pot). The radius of the outer circle is obviously, radius of inner + height of windshield. Use the methods shown in the video to draw the two arcs (pen on a string), and to check and mark the length of arc required (mark two midpoints on the rim, then from a centre line on the arc, roll the pan rim along the inner circle arc line, both directions from centre), then using a long ruler, held at one end on the centre point (pivot point of pen on a string), using your marks, draw the lines for the two outer edges of the cone. I also made a base, a simple circle of aluminium a couple of cm’ s larger than my cone base, and cut a square of carbon felt welding blanket approx 1cm wider than the circle base ( placed under the base circle when in use). I’ve still to punch the holes in the cone, and work out what I’m going to use to temporarily attach the cone to the base when in use…everything’s untested as yet. I made a paper version first, tested it with my set up (no fire/ flames), made a few modifications, retested it, then used my final paper version as a template on the aluminium sheet. This definitely took more than 10 mins! So if you don’t have the patience/time, or you have aluminium sheeting to spare, you will want to follow the method in the video, and not bother with the exacting possibly overfussy approach above…but it might be useful to someone. I use meths burner or twigs, in the pocket stove, or honey stove from backpackinglight.co.uk . I have seen metal collars that attach just below the burner, and above any burner controls, for gas cylinder stoves, to protect the cylinder from down reflected heat from a short windshield cone. You could make your own, but you’d have to test its effectiveness thoroughly, and don’t sue me if you blow up! EDIT: I’ve now seen a simple windshield + fuel canister protector DIY video, so if you’re a gas canister person you might want to watch it…kzread.info/dash/bejne/pY57p8eSqsacotI.htmlsi=IlFW0ukd2NWAJO7f
Wow! Thanks for taking the time to fully explain your process. Top job 👍
Sorry to see you go - you were head and shoulders the best online service I ever got, loved the skittles and the handwritten note. I still have my gossamer gear from back then, all the kit has been brilliant and is still going strong. You did a good thing. best of luck with the next phase.
Great video! What's the segment lenght of the 163 pole? Thanks
Great Video! What's the segment lenght of the 163 pole? Thanks
good luck in life bob and rose...sorry to see the shop gone, I was an early adopter of your honey stove, I even got a shout in a podcast of yours (pete in the bivi listening to you)..
Thanks. Looking forward to releasing more podcasts soon.
Thanks for sharing your story Bob. Looking forward to this new chapter in the Outdoors Station. Good luck.
Many thanks. Me too 😂
Good review. I'm looking at this pack online, seeing to fit it when I get back to New Zealand
Is this mixture generally safe for coleman tent fabric, if so im doing this asap. Great video nonetheless.
Make the clips longer and the lower part shorter and you might actually be able to curl the wind shield into the pot. Of course it would still need to cover the stove. I will give it a try.
Thank you! =)
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Question. A# lift a folded hem and seal under it, or B # overlap the two panels. ? Many thanks
Wouldn't you be better off just having a thermos?? They even make them for food now so this is just homemade garbage really!!
You've obviously not been on a long self powered trip where you start to question the weight of everything and your reason for carrying it. Thermos are great for a day out or car camping. But carrying the weight of a full thermos over the hills, is not what this is about.
Almost an exact copy of the Vango Helium UL tent
Which almost the exact copy of the Vaude Power Lizard. Your point?
@@TheOutdoorsStation There was no point, just an observation.
Awesome
It was great to be a part of this Bob, thank you for the opportunity. I was a bit nervous but I think this helped to break the ice 😊 Thank you for everyone that tuned in and listened our story, and for all the positive comments and great people we got to chat with! Don't forget abkut the discount running till the end of March!
Great to see a new UK business who started just 6 weeks ago at the show. Your products taste great and I'm sure many Vegans and Vegetarians will be beating a path to your door in no time.
Great to tune in to some of this earlier, before I went out for a sunny run. It was wonderful to get a sense of the exhibitors, especially since our day at the show yesterday we dedicated most of our day at the event to listening to the motivational speakers. Keep up the excellent work.
Glad you enjoyed it and that is really good to know that it added to your visit. Many thanks
Thank you :)
Glad it helped. Happy camping
Hi Bob, welcome back! I've always enjoyed your content and found it top notch quality. I enjoyed the running show live stream and will be going to the outdoor expo in person so will look out for you. Completely understand what you say about the challenges of modern world social media, just focus on what you enjoy doing and at whatever pace suits you - take care.
Thanks Andy and great to know you watched the Running Show livestream. Yes please grab me between interviews if you see me. If not take care and enjoy the show.
Nice one Bob, good luck for Sunday, looks good
Thanks Mark. Looking forward to it and hope people tune in if they can't get there.
Is it possible to remove the metal bar for further compression during flight e.g.?
which one is actually better for lower back? i also read the trailblazer pockets arent useful when the load is full as the fabric is stretchy, hard to even open it. can anyone comment?
u did extremely well for the first time! very helpful i keep watching and watching before I buy
Very helpful, thank you! 👍
No problem. Hope it helps.
A few years ago, poundland were selling those car window protectors. These ones are flexible foam backed foil instead of bubble wrap foil type. I got around 6 of them. Extremely light and compact and many uses. Putting one over a tent inners large mesh ventilater at one end, Laying over tent inner in cold weather, putting over me, reflective layer under or over camping mat, wraping cooking pots/foil bags (multiple layers with one protector). Heat reflector for fire. Wrapping up takeaway meals.... Keeping frozen food frozen/cold for longer (wrap in newspaper first to absorb condensation).To stop slipping around ie with mats a few strips/squares of that rubbery non slip mesh material also from p land. To put pots/cups on as a table, one of those thick foam kneelers, also great to sit or kneel on in the cold/wet, can also use to fan a fire. One thing I notice though with so many camping videos, that makes me cringe when they are using gas, is how high they turn it up, wasting at least 50% of the gas. Likewise to save gas, a windshield.
I listened to the first one, I am back for this second episode. Having gone rowing a few times myself, I can relate to quite a few of the things mentioned here. At the same time, I am curious as to why they needed that many days, eight, for such a relatively-short distance. While a packraft is not very fast, it is still faster than my raft (sort of an elongated doughnut), and I can cover in excess of 20 kilometres on a slow, or bad, day in it. On fast waters, I can reach speeds of up to 12 km/h (that happened at the very end of 2023, when I covered 23 km in about three hours and fifteen minutes of barely rowing). Insects - mosquitos, in particular - are always a concern when on, or around, the water; that is why it is quite surprising to see how these packrafters were taken aback by them. Perhaps, they did not have the right repellant? When, a couple of years ago, I went, for weeks, on a river renowned for, and even feared because of, the high density of mosquitos on it, I had two different types of repellant on the boat; I used one of them and was fine. The secret was to merely spray the little patches of skin which stayed exposed during the critical moments in the evenings: face, ears, neck, and fingers. It would certainly be nice if such questions, which everyone following the story surely has, could be put to the packrafters themselves. Until we get such a chance, we are looking forward to the next conversations.
Thanks for your comment. I've been wandering Lapland for 25 plus years. The mosquitos in late June/early July 22 were exceptional (and I really mean it) due to a very cold winter/spring followed by a period of intense heat which launched several waves (I clearly explain this in the video) I've seen nothing like that ever. Have a look at the Swedish local press for that period. If you think we were slow have a crack at the Kaitum yourself and see how you fare! Ourselves, we had repeated runs on some rapids (this is clearly discussed in the video) and of course were required to portage!
@@MJDW1972, thank you for your reply and explanations! I did not listen to the podcast religiously (you seem to have expected me to do so); I played the video once, then played a few parts, which, for some reasons, were more relevant to me, a few more times. But that was it. I might even have multitasked at times. The comments section exists exactly for such an exchange as this to take place post-watching. Preparation before any trip is key. I learnt that the hard way myself: when going river rowing for the second time ever (a 22.5-hour, 70-kilometre trip which I only saw as a training session before my major trip which was to come), I forgot at home half of an oar shaft. I was on the riverbank when I realized that it was missing. But I was also 50 kilometres from home; no way would I not get on the river! I improvised an oar from the paddle I had taken with me for some testing and I started on my journey. Never again have I left on a rowing trip without a spare pair of oars, nor anything else needed on a rowing trip, no matter how long or short the trip was. That is why, knowing how mosquitos were a particularly big problem at the time of my trip, I would take extra measures to make sure they would still not pester me. You probably did what you thought you should do; it was just not enough. Things of that kind happen. As for the length of the trip, you probably paddled for a limited amount of time every day. You took your time; I get it now. On the other hand, it might not be that easy on that kind of boat; I might get close to such an experience - paddling in a packraft - at some point in life myself, then see what and how. Portage is something I, for one, loathe with all my heart and every sinew in my body. I had to do it twice and it felt, both times, like a chore in hell. Time-consuming to the max! Enjoy your future adventures, wherever they might take you!
Hey Ben - your mobile device has volume control and an off button 😂
The front harness pockets on the trailblazer are great for the rubber tips of your walking poles, especially if you're changing from road to mud a lot. Also a micro towel and my keys go in there on my 24l. Although the pockets on the 44l look a lot bigger and you probably don't need easy access to your car keys on a weekend trip like you do on a day hike. It is lovely having them in the front of the day pack when you get back to the car just as it starts pissing down with rain though 😂
Pole Mushrooms: Asking for a friend . . . Can ya grind ‘em up and smoke ‘em? Seriously, they really only come in handy for supporting large center non-grommet areas. Mark me as a “nahhhh, no thanks!”
The risk bit: the exact opposite of what other people say; for instance, Nouria Newman: „Kayaking is really rough. And kayaking, when you start, just... it just sucks: you're cold, you're wet, you flip, you're stuck under the boat, you need to get to shore, empty that boat, and in that way, I think, packrafting will also make whitewater more accessible because the boats are stable and there's a lot you can already do without risking to flip, and then there's a lot, like, cool little stuff you can do without risking flips, so, maybe, like, kayakers will get to packrafting to do multidays and not carry boats or multi-activity stuff, but I also think that, maybe, packrafting is also a way to introduce someone to white water and then, you know, they don't have to be scared and cold all the time; they can also have a good time” (kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGGGsNtqabXedNo.html). How can such different positions be explained?
Found your channel by chance looking at Megahorn reviews , some interesting Topics discussed, so I have subscribed. Thanks
Welcome aboard Tony. There’s also 550 podcasts available too, so make sure you check out the website.
@@TheOutdoorsStation I will Thanks👍
How thick is the foil? 0.6th of an inch?? I can’t translate that into mm
Sure you can. 0.6x25.4…but pretty sure “foil” that is more than 1/2 of an inch thick (>13mm) is not foil, but rather thick plate.
Been using one of these for past 3 years, been brilliant, got it off amazon for 20 odd delivered , amazon no longer sell them, been looking at the luxe bath tub duo but cant justify the cost to buy it at 40 odd quid plus delivery makes it too exspensive
just started reading this book which is well written & full of fascinating info about this incredible woman. Too many women are abused by men & back then you didn't discuss it with anyone. You just endured. So sad but she shows how resilient she was despite her experience.
The quality of there products has gone down hill significantly,..warranty etc is not being honoured New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
I think you are possibly referring to the old US retailer Luxe Hiking Gear who has gone bust? There is a new distributor in the US 3 Ridges Gear who will try to help you. Please contact them.
@@TheOutdoorsStation My apologies…thank you for the update sir. 🇨🇦🦫
Great to have a new product video from you Bob! I'm still enjoying the V4A you sold me (in person) in 2015 - how about another Show Day Event one day?
Cheers David. Glad to see you are still watching :)
first!
Congratulations 🥇
Set up my new Hexpeak in the back garden and going to use your instructions and get on with the seam sealing tomorrow!💪😎
It should be perfect weather for it. Just remember to have some talc powder to sprinkle on it before you pack it away just to make sure there's no sticky bits. (I forgot to mention this in the video)
@@TheOutdoorsStation Saw that in other vid yesterday lol! Cheers!
Whats the purpose of that really long black ribbon material on the f6a? There are two if i recall correctly
The two removable blacks straps are located to aid speedy pitching so the first 4 pegs form a rectangle. Then you insert the pole and peg out the other guy points. After that you can remove the straps if you wish and use them for guys.
@@TheOutdoorsStation Thanks for the response!! I don't really see how they help much even after this, but the tent is very easy to set up anyway so I'll keep mine removed - maybe I'll have a play around with them at some point in the future given your info :)
@@hotharvey2 They are there to assist not to be a vital part. New users often struggle getting a sweet hexagon footprint, so it helps resolve it. When you’ve set it a few times like you have it is much easier.
Any idea what the actual length of the metal support bar is? Im wondering if this would go on a plane as "large" hand luggae which is limited to 55cm length.