February 5, 2012

Maxpedition Larkspur Messenger Bag – Part 1 of 2

 

Maxpedition has come out with something quite a bit different… a messenger bag. This video looks at the Larkspur, the smaller of the two they came out with. Check it out at www.maxpedition.com. Two part video because it ran over 10 minutes and I spliced it in half. Please check out Part 2 also.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

 

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May 1, 2011

How to Pack your Backpack for Europe Part 2

 

'Red Wine Helps You Sleep on Trains' author Scott Dean shows you tips on how to pack your bag and some of the items you might take along with you.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

 

www.russellWeekendAdventurer.com This is part two of what is in my pack. I add it all up at the end but I won't spoil the surprise.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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March 22, 2011

How to make a Duct tape backpack Part 1

 

This is the first part of how to make a backpack out of duct tape. Enjoy and check out Part 2 for the rest of the video! Subscribe pweese!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

 

www.maxpedition.com Maxpedition's bad boy Vulture-II. 2810 cubic inches! Soooo comfortable almost like you can't feel where the weight of the pack went.

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March 6, 2011

Survival Backpack Part 5

 

In this series I will show discuss and display the items that I keep in my Survival Backpack. You may call it a BOB (bug out bag), GHB (get home bag), 72 hour kit, or any other name. Basically this is a ready to go system that is made up of smaller kits that can help me to survive away from home, and ideally in the wilderness. There are many other videos on YouTube on this same subject. If this interests you spend some time watching many of them to get an overall view of the kits. Each person will pack it a little differently, so the more you see the better you can prepare your kit. As always, thanks for watching!

 

Meet Sergei Khvalin and his propeller-powered skiis.

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December 25, 2010

REI Lookout Backpack Review (Part 1of3)

 

Oftentimes when shopping we are so focused on certain name brands that we overlook the offerings of other companies. By happy accident I stumbled upon one of REI's excellent backpacks: The Lookout. Extremely well-designed and low-profile, the Lookout fits most of my criteria for the perfect carry-on travel backpack; all for a great price as well. In this two-part series I discuss some of the features of this model (and the current model) of the Lookout with some comparisons to other packs I have reviewed. My review model of the Lookout features: – High-density polyethylene (HDPE) framesheet and a single aluminum stay (current model is also padded with mesh covered foam padding for softer/grippier support) – Panel-Loading design – Main compartment capacity of 40 liters (2441 cubic inches) in the Medium Size Pack (shown in review), 42 liters (2562 cubic inches) in the Large Size Pack – Front pocket with zippered compartment on inner flap – Soft cloth lined top stash pocket for fragile items like sunglasses (current model has larger pocket with bigger opening) – 2 side stretch-cloth/mesh pockets (current model uses regular mesh pockets) – 2 low-profile, expandable side pockets – 2 valuables pockets on the waistbelt (current model has a single, larger, zippered mesh pocket on right side of waist belt) – 2 ports for either right or left-handed hydration pouch use – Bottom compression straps can be used to also strap on gear such as sleeping bag/bedroll/etc. – Low-profile
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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