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Excellent Gear for Backpacking and Camping #34

2018-07-27
I'm Adam with Merrill I want to talk to you about my favorite hiking boots the Moab to mid waterproof this boot is awesome and I think you're going to love it as well it's known for its out of the box comfort so as soon as you put your foot in it you're gonna get that Merrill wild moment and just want to go hit the trails so let's talk about what makes it so great when we look at the outsole of this boot we've got a Vibram outsole so it's super grippy it's super durable so when you're hitting the trails they're wet they're muddy you're gonna be gripping just fine and it's gonna last you for years in the midsole here we have our Merrill air cushion right under the heel so it's essentially a little cutout like if you took it an ice-cream scoop right to the foam and put another layer right over it it creates a little trampoline effect for that ELA feels amazing right underfoot getting into the the upper here we've got a nice performance way that's going to be really durable it's gonna shed dirt clean up nice and we also have this silicone stability band here that wraps around both sides of the foot so when you've got a light to medium pack you're going to be supported in that boot it features our M select Drive waterproof membrane which is both breathable and waterproof so even though this boot looks really messy it allows your foot to sweat and that sweat will evaporate out of the boot but it does not allow water into the boot this boot features our typical merrill fit which is going to be snug in the heel precise over this instep and really roomy in that toe box so it's an anatomical fit and it's comfortable right out of the box so you can gear up and hit the trail today hello I'm Patrick and I'd like to tell you a little bit about Holtz Brook in the all Mike hatchet Holtz Brooks axe heads are hand forged at the facility located just outside of norrkoping in southern Sweden which has been in operation since 1697 each had a struck around 70 times to create the right shape and density the head is made with Swedish carbon steel and has a one inch or two and a half centimeter hardened and tempered zone with a hardness of 55 Rockwell C which creates a durable and sharp edge even after many sharpen things the American hickory handle is hand sanded and oiled with several coats of Lyndsay to condition and protect the wood the Holbrook all Mike is our all-purpose hatchet and our best seller is intended for tasks such as making kindling doing light clearing and for any number of backcountry or landscaping jobs it is ideal for carrying in your pack or being worn on the belt this lightweight item has an axe head weight of one pound or 450 grams in a total weight of one point seven five pounds or 795 grams and a handle length of 16 inches or thirty seven point five centimetres information about maintenance REE handling sharpening and even about vintage Holtz Brook axes can be found at Holtz Brook 1697 a CD replacement handles and sheaths are also available thank you a lightweight easy to carry Lantern is a great idea a lightweight Lantern that's bright enough to lighten up your entire campsite and run for over 23 hours well that's a streamlined idea and as always Stream lights thought of everything it has a hook so you can hang it where you need it even hang it upside down it's water-resistant and you can use it to signal for help set it to the brightness you need to see will keep on shining is just about anything it's too extreme light you what items can be found in the survive where compact first-aid kit the kit comes with 100 different items and I'm quickly gonna give you a run-through on exactly what those items are starting on the Left we've got hyper allergenic tape we've got 20 standard adhesive bandages quality six-inch trauma shears tweezers to splinter probes a CPR kit and this contains a one-way mask gloves a non-alcoholic wipe and also instructions for child and baby CPR as well as adult CPR we've got a few safety pins over here and in the middle which is the utility pocket add whatever you want there we've included an emergency whistle a basic tourniquet 10 q-tips moving to the right you've got itemized list of all of the supplies inside in the pressure bandage sleeve we've got a pressure bandage and a conforming bandage the skin cleaning wipes section you've got this baggie it contains three alcohol wipes three sting relief wipes and three non-alcoholic wet wipes in this section over here you've got iPads and the cotton gauze swab in the wound closures we've got a lot of different adhesive bandages as well as strip wound closures and right at the back you've got your triangular bandage as well as an emergency blanket in the front you've got these baggies made for your personal medication that each person has and since each person is unique and that's what's included I've created a detailed list of what you can find in each of the Lebanon bags since there are a few of each item in these bags you
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