Tac Blades

Tac Blades

Just a little youtube channel for all things wild camping.

Jacket 6 Year Review

Jacket 6 Year Review

Akaso Brave 7 is a NO

Akaso Brave 7 is a NO

New Intro testing

New Intro testing

Critical Failure

Critical Failure

Update on formats

Update on formats

Time to Talk again :)

Time to Talk again :)

Waterproof Secrets

Waterproof Secrets

Flex Cook Kit

Flex Cook Kit

Wild Wild Walk - Dartmoor

Wild Wild Walk - Dartmoor

Camp Sandy 2017

Camp Sandy 2017

Spotlight on 3D Printz Ltd

Spotlight on 3D Printz Ltd

Hanks !!!

Hanks !!!

Easy Live Levelling

Easy Live Levelling

Anatomy of a Printer

Anatomy of a Printer

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

Ultralight Ferro Rod Options

Ultralight Ferro Rod Options

Numyth Tohill

Numyth Tohill

Seven Questions

Seven Questions

Tree Straps Tutorial

Tree Straps Tutorial

Continuous Loop Tutorial

Continuous Loop Tutorial

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  • @markuseller7280
    @markuseller72807 күн бұрын

    very useful😊

  • @SeaState
    @SeaStateАй бұрын

    I know this is old video and hoping you're still monitoring the chat. Really enjoyed the video and hoping to make some of these but I can't find the tools you're using (which I like better than typical fids). Do you have some info or links that would help me track them down? Thanks!

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBladesАй бұрын

    Ty look for awl on amazon

  • @sdcofer52
    @sdcofer52Ай бұрын

    WTH is a whoopee sling? It sounds like fun. I'll Google it.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBladesАй бұрын

    For hammock suspension

  • @jimbojet8728
    @jimbojet8728Ай бұрын

    Of course DWR is not waterproof. Never was and isn’t designed to be. It is a Durable Water Repellent fabric, the word Waterproof is never used, except by you. Which introduces confusion. It’s not waterproof material, it’s a far cheaper material rendering the product , a tent in this case, subject to water ingress. The Fabsil you’re using there is probably more expensive than your tent? So it’s up to you isn’t it? Buy cheap , buy twice? Isn’t that how it goes, oh and when out on your adventures, take an umbrella!

  • @techtinkerin
    @techtinkerin2 ай бұрын

    Thats a smart trick, even without the foot the hooked fold is what I really needed to know for making a seam on a kite. 👍

  • @johnhogg9756
    @johnhogg97562 ай бұрын

    Shop is in Tynedrum on a82

  • @hrmIwonder
    @hrmIwonder2 ай бұрын

    I just finished a quilt and I've borrowed some of your design. I used the same baffle pattern (but baffle length is 10" with 5" gaps, so the "squares" are smaller than yours. 2.5" finished baffle height) and I did my edges the same as you. A pound of 950 fp down, a sewn footbox with snaps to adjust the length, and a draft collar, 608 grams total. I love the look of the baffle pattern. Have you had any issues with down shifting when you didn't want it? I think it should hold it well.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades2 ай бұрын

    Congrats it's really quite a big task and well done on completing it. Nothing like making your own gear, mine is going strong, no down movement. I made a large linen bag to store it in not compressed and it's lasted many years perfectly.

  • @hrmIwonder
    @hrmIwonder2 ай бұрын

    @@TacBlades It took sooo many more hours than I anticipated. But if you enjoy projects like these, then it's worth it. I definitely get a kick out of using my diy gear. I made my hammock, ridgeline organizers, tarp, snake skins, stuff sacks, ponchotarp, and a couple little other bags.. Eventually I'll tackle making a pack, but that's a whole other level of difficulty.. Anyways, thanks for the vid on your quilt and sharing your ideas. I gave you credit for the baffle design when ppl asked about it on the diy facebook group.

  • @wencanator
    @wencanator2 ай бұрын

    Good work, thank you for your video!

  • @martintierney7187
    @martintierney71873 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel. I am interested in trying to make my own quilt, thank you for this, very easy to follow and your explanations cover everything. I may have missed this in the video, how much 950 down did you put in? I’m thinking 12 ounces or so. Thank you again.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades3 ай бұрын

    There is a calculation check out this vid kzread.info/dash/bejne/noiN07aLm7Xbgs4.htmlsi=6wmwG2B3gqTA2o8v

  • @jtf2413
    @jtf24133 ай бұрын

    This is the best tutorial on this that I have found. Thank you so much

  • @vijayTrotman
    @vijayTrotman4 ай бұрын

    Bought a cheap tent to do more outdoor “manly” stuff, didn’t expect to have to whip out my mum’s old sewing machine first 😂😂😂

  • @lilcwa
    @lilcwa4 ай бұрын

    Still an immensely useful video. Thanks.

  • @AllanO808
    @AllanO8084 ай бұрын

    Is the seam completely waterproof, or do I need seam sealer?

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades4 ай бұрын

    I go with sealer to be on the safe side, but it depends on so many factors like tension of the fabric the thread type the material and the stitches per inch.

  • @AllanO808
    @AllanO8084 ай бұрын

    @@TacBlades Thank you.

  • @Olhamo
    @Olhamo4 ай бұрын

    i have a ruined duvet that is leaking down everywhere, and my idea was to remove all the down, and use it for a new quilt, or perhaps a coat. I can tell it's very good quality, but the cotton is just wrn out and tired. My thought was to use a vacuum that has a container part you can easily empty, can't think what they are called - as the best way to collect the down. Would appreciate hearing any good ideas on that. I totally vicariously enjoyed watching this.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades4 ай бұрын

    It's a really messy job that's for sure, the down in duvets is usually very low quality mostly fill power 400 or below and not usually down but a mix of feathers. If it was good down then it would cost 1000s.

  • @rodgertownsend1214
    @rodgertownsend12144 ай бұрын

    Should you still be around, I'm in North Queensland, Aus, where everything is slow. Hence the late request. Guidance required, Where can I get a FID, for splicing Dyneema, as shown in your great video? AMAZONis probably my best source of gear. Help, appreciated. Cheers RJT NQLD

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades4 ай бұрын

    Try searching for Awl on amazon

  • @rodgertownsend1214
    @rodgertownsend12144 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a range of available products. Could you please narrow down the selection to what I would need to make shackles. Cheers Rodger

  • @jamesdoherty97
    @jamesdoherty974 ай бұрын

    I wonder if they're as well made now?

  • @jakemccoy
    @jakemccoy4 ай бұрын

    I have really grown to like the Double Dragon, my favorite fixed loop currently. I typically prefer Blake’s hitch over the Farrimond, but Farrimond is useful for when an “exploding” friction hitch is desired.

  • @Leemac--gg1
    @Leemac--gg15 ай бұрын

    good for you it looks so nice. The boots are fab I love the double sock hint.

  • @sinbadcleo
    @sinbadcleo5 ай бұрын

    I've used this 'how to' as the template for IS-Shackles which replace all the very hefty steel shackles on a Jordan Series Drogue - a life-saver device for small boats in big storms. I'm using 12mm Dyneema, and with Dyneema anti-chafe woven tubing slipped on. It's idiot-proof, doesn't rot under UV, and I can double 'em up with a spare set which I've made.

  • @NuzzleDragon
    @NuzzleDragon7 ай бұрын

    i use water instead of binder clips. just slide the glass backwards over top of a few drops of water and it wont go anywhere, and you've got your entire print bed available. obviously dry the edges before you start printing and don't put your printer inside a pool of water you'll be fine. for ABS i'll probably try the same trick with oil instead... since water boils at 100c

  • @Bokooda
    @Bokooda7 ай бұрын

    Welcome back, haven't seen you for a while.... I made the mistake of buying a 'budget' action camera (similar to your Akaso) and while it worked, I knew I was always going to have to bite the bullet and save up for a GoPro, but then DJI released the Action 3 which I eventually bought, then they released the Action 4 two months later.... Anyway, I agree about the 2K for everything other than 4k for when I think I may need to zoom in/crop tighter on something, like a product or a small detail. Have 2k as the default video setting, so it starts up in that mode and 4k as a custom setting, but you've no doubt worked that out already. Nice to have you back, I used to enjoy your 'vlogs' on your way to or from a camping trip. 🙏🏽

  • @jwalkerfunding
    @jwalkerfunding7 ай бұрын

    The big question is HOW SAFE IS IT TO HEALTH?

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades7 ай бұрын

    I highly suggest you don't eat it. But it is used in many commercial product for home product for having living flame display in houses.

  • @DavidWilliams-ug6un
    @DavidWilliams-ug6un7 ай бұрын

    Great! Thanks

  • @rickmyers8990
    @rickmyers89907 ай бұрын

    *PromoSM*

  • @unclebob8419
    @unclebob84198 ай бұрын

    Nice review. Whats it like when hiking up a hill? This is a heavy and warm jacket. Do you get too hot even with the pit zips open? I have a ski jacket that has pit zips, I can't use it for hiking, it's too hot.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    I only use ot for hiking in low temps like 8 Deg and below, the pit zips are massive and do work very well. It's also nice when you stop just to sit around camp in keeps you very warm. I usually only wear a t shirt underneath or a long sleeve thin layers but I don't need a mid layer with it

  • @ErosNicolau
    @ErosNicolau8 ай бұрын

    14:25 ❤

  • @himm67
    @himm678 ай бұрын

    Settings?

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    Mostly auto, with dlog colour space for post grading, 2k, 25fps.

  • @thankmelater1254
    @thankmelater12548 ай бұрын

    I'm buying some gaiters now.

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan8 ай бұрын

    Footage looks awesome Gary, I have experimented with 4k and I think it's 5.3K but had trouble editing the files until I learned about "Proxy files" but generally still tend to film and render in 1080. The footage in this video looks very crisp with good audio. Jottacloud seems a good idea, I have 3 times 2TB drives that are filling up. I hope KZread will be a safe place but we never know for sure. I'm currently using Powerdirector 365 for video editing

  • @baylytaff7106
    @baylytaff71068 ай бұрын

    Glad to have you back. Where have you been?

  • @peetmihatt7817
    @peetmihatt78178 ай бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for taking the time to share this. Don’t know if it was just me, but the audio was double speed (or higher) at a couple of points eg 39min 45s. Maybe just me?

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    Yes it was to spare you the repetitive process.

  • @OB-Lixoriginalmusic
    @OB-Lixoriginalmusic8 ай бұрын

    Great video! Tks for sharing!

  • @acnud
    @acnud8 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back out 🏕️👍

  • @JasonKenway
    @JasonKenway8 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks

  • @peetmihatt7817
    @peetmihatt78178 ай бұрын

    Yes please!

  • @garagebrewer
    @garagebrewer8 ай бұрын

    Yes, aounds fun!

  • @mattshortland
    @mattshortland8 ай бұрын

    Good review, thanks for sharing. It's nice to see something that's been used long term and how it holds up.

  • @InIt2EdwinIt
    @InIt2EdwinIt8 ай бұрын

    Very interested. Looks a lot like Relive, but better, especially with open source.

  • @NeathVideos
    @NeathVideos8 ай бұрын

    Looks like pen y fan..yes please show us how it’s done

  • @spencerdodds2207
    @spencerdodds22078 ай бұрын

    I’ve had two pairs of German para boots one of which I bought for my son, the exact same thing happened to them. It’s a real shame as every other part of the boot is so well made.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    The hiax commander are awesome

  • @spencerdodds2207
    @spencerdodds22078 ай бұрын

    @@TacBlades I went for some Alt-berg Defenders after my sons boots failed but this was some time ago and the defenders are getting pretty worn so I shall give them a look when the time comes, I’ve got some Hiax desert boots which I really like so I know they are well made. cheers.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda8 ай бұрын

    how r u?,Tac,very excellent trip~ catch you later~ 💥

  • @JasonKenway
    @JasonKenway8 ай бұрын

    Tutorial would be good, thanks

  • @thomascrowhurst6540
    @thomascrowhurst65408 ай бұрын

    Good stuff bud, reviews are really decent (as always). The COB light looks good quality, so interested to see how you get on with that. Also looking forward to coat review. Started using ponchos more after an absolute battering on the WHW and repeated coat failure. Probably look a bit of a knob 😅 but working well so far. Take it easy, Tom

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    I am also going down the poncho route next trip to see how things go :)

  • @Pablito46
    @Pablito468 ай бұрын

    Welcome back! Looking forward to your video!

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan8 ай бұрын

    Hi Gary, The fungi at the end were I think Sulphur tufts. Audio was great but could have been tweaked using an equalizer but I think this can be a subjective thing especially for people like me with defective hearing. As for waterproofing, I have done everything I can to keep my motorcycle boots water tight including melting wax into them and in the end the dampness still got through:)

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    Going to look the mushrooms up cheers :)

  • @Przemo-c
    @Przemo-c8 ай бұрын

    Looks good but I think lettering could be more pronounced, thicker outline or larger not sure if you're dropping logo but if not would be nice to include it

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    Good points will have a think about it. Might add some glow

  • @Przemo-c
    @Przemo-c8 ай бұрын

    @@TacBlades good to see you back on the channel!

  • @thomascrowhurst6540
    @thomascrowhurst65408 ай бұрын

    Aaaahhh so good to see you back bud :) Hopefully see you out and about more and some more homemade equipment. Always found it so fascinating to see your process of how you go about creating your personalised equipment 👍 Take care Tom

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    I have an ultralight diy camping chair in the works :)

  • @thomascrowhurst6540
    @thomascrowhurst65408 ай бұрын

    @TacBlades Awesome :) Look forward to seeing that being featured too.

  • @garagebrewer
    @garagebrewer8 ай бұрын

    It's great to see you! Nice video. I appreciate you going into so much detail on everything. It's very informative. My hammock's amsteel suspension is based on your videos.

  • @TacBlades
    @TacBlades8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the comments :)

  • @dillroastington
    @dillroastington8 ай бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos. Thank you!