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Category: Satellite communicators & navigators

Satellite communicators, GPS navigators, software to plan and organize your hike

Posted on December 28, 2018July 23, 2019

Garmin GPSMAP64st Navigator

The Garmin GPSMAP64st Navigator is a great tool to plan hikes together with Garmin BaseCamp. For hiking the Skåneleden trail its been perfect to navigate with and I have been very pleased with its performance. I purchased the Garmin GPSMAP64st navigator in October 2016. The device, out of the box, does not include any batteries. …

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Posted on July 8, 2018August 15, 2019

DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Communicator

The DeLorme inReach satellite communicator sends and receives messages anywhere in the world. You can trigger an SOS in case of an emergency and communicate back and forth with a 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center. It weighs 195 g and has 100 hours of battery life. DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Communicator I haven't used the …

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I’ll also be testing this Tread Lite Gear MK2 Rechargeable DCF Lantern weighing only 27 grams next weekend. This lantern looks very promising and could replace my Black Diamond Moji lantern which weighs 122 grams. Specifications: * rechargeable Lantern * Micro USB charging * 4 modes giving a huge amount of light in top mode * Made from ultralight DCF * Quick release to use as a torch on its own * 1.5hr recharge time * Includes pocket clip (extra 2 g) * 12cm long x 5cm square * You can operate through the fabric * Long press power button for 2 seconds to activate. Limits accidental activation. * Separate mode button you can long press when the lantern is off to give instant full power * Weight 27g (exclusive pocket clip) ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #treadlitegear ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II ・・・ Disclosure: Product(s) discussed in this post were provided free of charge from the manufacturer with no obligation to provide media coverage or a product review to the manufacturer(s). I do not accept compensation or donated product in exchange for guaranteed media placement or product review coverage without clearly denoting such coverage as an “ADVERTISEMENT” or “SPONSORED CONTENT.”
On my upcoming hike I’ll also be testing a Nitecore NU25 Rechargeable Headlamp with UL headband weighing only 36 grams in total. I removed the heavier standard headband and fitted it with the cord headband from my Asivik H Mini headlamp. With the standard headband the NU25 weighed 54 grams. Specifications: * Max Output 360 lumens * Max Beam Distance 81 m * Max Beam Intensity 1650 cd * Max Runtime 160 h 0 m / 6.66 d * LED CREE XP-G2 S3 LED * Reflector OP * Battery Rechargeable Li-ion * Special Modes Location Beacon,SOS * Beam colour White light,High CRI,Auxiliary Red Light * Length 55.5 mm / 2.18 in * Head Size 55 mm / 2.16 in * Weight 28 g / 0.98 oz without headband * Weight 36 g with lightweight cord headband from an Asivik H Mini headlamp * Feature Rechargeable,Triple Output ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #nitecorenu25 #nitecore ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II ・・・ Disclosure: Product(s) discussed in this article were either purchased by Brian Outdoors from a retailer or otherwise provided by the manufacturer at a discount/donation with no obligation to provide media coverage or a product review to the manufacturer(s). I do not accept compensation or donated product in exchange for guaranteed media placement or product review coverage without clearly denoting such coverage as an “ADVERTISEMENT” or “SPONSORED CONTENT.”
The @treadlitegear MKIII Rechargeable Ultralight Cuben Fiber Lantern My copy only weighs 10 grams! I’m going to be testing this lantern on my upcoming hike in a couple of weeks. I’ll keep you all posted with my tests. So far I’m impressed when I compare it to its predecessor which only weighed 8 grams but was powered with 2x CR2016 batteries and was a pain to operate. Specifications: * 3 modes - 1 lumen / 45 lumen / 1-45 infinite adjustment * In Low mode press and hold button for infinite adjustment * Micro USB recharge port for use with your power bank or OTG phone cable * Excellent area lighting for your shelter * More diffused downlighting * Made from Ultralight Cuben Fiber <Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF)> * Mitten hook for hanging anywhere * 1 hour on full power, much more available in blended use intensity * Quick to recharge ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #treadlitegear @treadlitegear ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II ・・・ Disclosure: Product(s) discussed in this post were provided free of charge from the manufacturer with no obligation to provide media coverage or a product review to the manufacturer(s). I do not accept compensation or donated product in exchange for guaranteed media placement or product review coverage without clearly denoting such coverage as an “ADVERTISEMENT” or “SPONSORED CONTENT.”
For the first few hours of the evening the skies remained clear and I was able to experiment with my camera shooting a series of night photos. It defiantly helped to own a photogenic tent which complemented the scene. In this shot I used the natural lighting in the background with extended exposure, whilst I used a camp lantern to light up in the Ultamid 2. Then I shined my headlamp to light up the bottom righthand side in the foreground. No flash was used. ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #denmark #køgeåstigen #hyperlitemountaingear Ultamid 2 #hmgtribe #whereverlitetakesyou ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
This small forest is only 30 minutes south of Copenhagen. The Køge Stream Path (Køge Å Stien) passes through here. The trail is a 22 km long cycle and footpath that follows Køge Stream from Køge to Borup. ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #denmark #køgeåstigen ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
#stargazing with the #hyperlitemountaingear Ultamid 2 ・・・ #outdoorsadventures #hiking #hikingtrail #hike #outdoors #hikingadventures #lightweightbackpacking #ultralightbackpacking #backpacker #backpacking #trekking #denmark #køgeåstigen #silhouette #hmgtribe #whereverlitetakesyou ・・・ Photo taken with: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

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