The MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter is a clean, lightweight, and compact water filter. The MiniWorks ceramic element ensures long-lasting protection against bacteria, protozoa, crypto, and giardia. The carbon core removes offensive tastes and particulates. MSR’s Miniworks can filter up to 1 liter per minute. This filter screws onto a standard Nalgene bottle or any MSR dromedary bag.
Specifications:
Durable carbon/ceramic element ensures safe, taste-free water-even with heavy use.
Can be cleaned repeatedly for full filter recovery with no tools required.
AirSpring Accumulator increases filtration speed; up to 1-liter per minute.
Carbon core removes unpleasant tastes.
Effective against protozoa, bacteria, chemicals/toxins, and particulates.
Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 3 inches.
1.5 pounds.
Stuff sack included.
Hose float included.
Scrub pad included.
Instructions included.
Lightweight
The MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter is lightweight, so it’s not going to add too much to your pack. It’s heavier than chemicals or some of the UV systems. It comes in a nice little mesh bag, so you can stuff it into a corner of your pack. This is a great little device.
Nalgene Bottle
It can take brown, sandy water and make it drinkable. An excellent feature of this is the robustness of the assembled unit. The unit takes up about as much space as a 1 liter Nalgene water bottle.
Cleaning
If the clay filter cartridge starts clogging after several uses in the field, you can disassemble the unit and squeegee off the slime with your hand or fingers to restore much of the original flow. You can also use the abrasive pad supplied for more serious clogging.
Where to Buy:
The MSR Miniworks EX Microfilter is available from these retailers:
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 person tent is a lightweight backpacking tent. This tent is roomy for two people or excellent for 1 person with extra gear. The MSR Hubba Hubba NX compresses very well, taking up little room in your pack. The tent was redesigned in 2014 to be more durable and lightweight. It weighs just over 3 pounds. It’s made of durable 20-denier ripstop nylon and 15-denier nylon mesh. This tent will keep you dry in rainy conditions. It is a good quality 3 season tent that is easy to set up. The MSR Hubba Hubba NX is an excellent tent for any serious backpacker.
Specifications:
Weight: 1.54 kg / 3 lb 7 oz
Two Fast & Light options .97 kg/2 lb. 2 oz
Cross-ventilating rainfly
Ultra-compact compression stuff sack
Easy-entry D-shaped StayDry door and vestibule
Setup and tear down is easy with a unified, color-coded hub-and-pole system
Durashield-coated rainfly
Roll-up vestibule
Optional stargazer view
Bathtub-style floor
Floor Dimensions: 84 x 50 inches
Floor Area: 29 square feet
Packed Size: 6 x 18 inches
Vestibule, Storage, and Ventilation
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX is equipped with two large vestibules to store your gear and keep it dry. This tent has a rainfly that allows for cross ventilation and airflow. This will also help with condensation build-up. There are two side pockets on either side of the tent for additional storage.
Setup
Setting up the MSR Hubba Hubba NX is very simple due to its color-coded hub and pole system. The tent can be set up in about 5 – 10 minutes and broken down just as quickly. One drawback is the lack of guidelines and stakes. You may want to consider purchasing some extras, just to keep the tent more secure.
Compression
This tent can be compressed down using its compression bag. It has a functional handle that can be used to squeeze down the tent further. This is great for hikers and backpackers looking for a small tent to fit into their backpacks.
Size and Headroom
This tent offers a decent amount of headroom. It can accommodate two people. It will fit two people around 5′ 8″ fairly comfortably. If you are over 6 feet tall, this size may be a bit uncomfortable, but this tent also comes in a variety of sizes that could accommodate taller people.
Adaptability
You can also use this tent with a lower footprint and lightweight option by just using the tent cover and poles. This minimalist approach is great for those looking to go light.
Where to Buy:
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Person Tent is available at these retailers:
The MSR Hubba Hubba tent is a nice lightweight option. It is durable, adaptable, and functional for any outdoor situation. It is easy to set up and offers many nice features.
Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent Review
The Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent has more than 35 square feet of space, plenty of light, and optimal ventilation thanks to large mesh wall panels. The Morrison additionally features a bathtub floor design with taped seams to keep the interior dry. It has a freestanding, two-pole design and color-coded fly attachment system. You can set the tent up in minutes, and instructions are conveniently printed on the stuff sack for quick reference. Double vestibules add 14 square feet of dry storage space, while a removable canopy shelf offers an easy-access perch to stow all of those small essentials.
Specifications:
Floor Area: 35
Item Dimensions: 56 x 92 x 43 inches
7.5 by 18 inches (W x D) when packed
Item Weight: 5.53 pounds
Bathtub floor with taped seams to keep the interior dry
Two-pole design and color-coded fly attachment system, with instructions printed on the stuff sack
185T polyester rainfly with 2,000-millimeter-rated polyurethane coating
190T polyester floor with 5,000-millimeter-rated polyurethane coating
30-denier 244T nylon storage sack
35 square feet of main floor space
14 square feet of vestibule space
Includes limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty
Easy Set-Up
Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent is amazingly easy to set up with the color-coding and instructions on the bag. The included guy lines are a useful tool in extreme weather. All the guy lines and zipper pulls are reflective for easy identification at night.
Stay Dry
The seams are well sewn and the fly covers are great for keeping the rain and wind out. You will sleep very comfortably and stay dry!
Where to Buy:
The Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent is available at these retailers:
The Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife is a powerful tool for bushcrafters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. Suitable for batoning, the Companion Heavy Duty features a thick, 1/8-inch (3.2mm) carbon steel blade with a slightly blunter 27 Degree edge angle for high load capacity and maximum sharpness resistance. The Companion HD has an extra-large ergonomic handle with a soft high-friction grip. The classic scandi grind combined with high-quality carbon steel makes the knife easy to resharpen. It has a great handle, scary sharp carbon steel blade right out of the box.
Specifications:
Sturdy 1/8-inch (3.2mm) thick carbon steel blade
Blade Thickness: 0.126″ (3.2 mm)
Blade Length: 4.1″ (104 mm)
Total Length: 8.9″ (225mm)
Weight: 4.8 oz. (135g)
Extra-large ergonomic handle with a soft high friction grip
Plastic sheath with belt clip
1-year manufacturer’s warranty
Blade
Mora knives made from high carbon steel achieve high hardness, sharpen easily, and are exceptionally tough. High carbon steels are preferred in applications that demand durability and frequent regrinding. The material is harder than stainless steel, allowing it to hold a sharper and more durably acute edge.
Handle and Sheath
Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife has a comfortable rubber handle that won’t slip out of your hands easily. The sheath is simple and it works well.
Where to Buy:
The Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty Knife is available at these retailers:
MOLLE II Standard Pack Desert Genuine U.S. Military Review
The MOLLE II Standard Pack is a fully assembled pack, including a Gen-IV Frame, Shoulder Straps, waist-belt, rucksack, and sleep system carrier. All zippers are fluid and this thing holds more than anyone could ever imagine. The pack is mold-resistant and waterproof. Designed with an innovative rib configuration that allows the frame to flex around a person’s body for load-bearing comfort and increased the range of motion. The pack is rigid enough to be stable while supporting the MOLLE’s 120 lbs rated load capacity. The sleep carrier pouch will carry a HUGE sleeping bag.
Specifications:
3000 Cubic Inch capacity
Front claymore pocket & Inner attachment rings for Radio Pocket
Transparent plastic 4″x3″ ID panel
Top flap has velcro-closure 16″x16″clear plastic map panel
Double Zipper Front Pocket Approx. Size 11 x 6 x 3
Large Main Section Approx. Size 18 x 20 x 9
9 pounds
Storage
The MOLLE II Standard Pack holds enough for a multi-day trip, and the sleep system lower bag is awesome. Great way to quickly store a sleeping bag or an air mattress without having to individually pack each one into its own storage bag. This saves time and effort and they are safe and easily accessible.
Where to Buy:
The MOLLE II Standard Pack is available from these retailers:
The MOLLE II Standard Pack is a nice overall pack. If you like military quality packs, then this rucksack is a must-have for any survivalist, bushcrafter, or hiker.
The Marmot Trestles 30 Synthetic Sleeping Bag is a reliable, all-purpose synthetic bag that insulates even in sustained cool and damp conditions. It has an improved liner fabric and style lines for increased comfort while backpacking, trekking, mountaineering, and bushcrafting.
Specifications:
EN Tested
SpiraFil High Loft Insulation
Dual Zippers
Wave Construction
3D Hood Construction
Weight: 3.6 pounds
3 Seasons
The Marmot Trestles 30 Synthetic Sleeping Bag comes with a very useful stuff/compression sack, which lets you really cinch it down and pack it uptight. It includes both a zipper by the head and by the feet, which is very useful. The mummy-head cover has an elastic pull-tab so you can close it up right around your face. Overall this bag is perfect for 3 seasons.
Where to Buy:
The Marmot Trestles 30 Synthetic Sleeping Bag is available from these retailers:
The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter cleans water to 0.2 microns through the use of hollow-fiber membranes, which are small tubes with even smaller pores. These pores allow water to pass but prevent contaminants larger than 0.2 microns from flowing through. With LifeStraw you can drink directly from puddles or streams, or you may find it easier to scoop water with your wide-mouthed water bottle and drink from it using the LifeStraw. When new, the filter membrane is very dry and must be primed before use. Uncap the top and bottom caps and insert the base of the straw into the contaminated water, being careful to keep the mouthpiece dry. Let it sit for 30 seconds to allow water to creep up the membrane, then take 5 quick sucks to get the water flowing. It takes roughly 3-5 seconds of sucking to start the flow of water through the filter when the membrane is dry.
Specifications:
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction)
Surpasses EPA standards for water filters
Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction)
Filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water without iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
Comes in a sealed bag
Item Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 1 inches
Item Weight: 0.11 pounds
Filtering
The LifeStraw imparts no strange flavors like its chemical brethren, its flow rate is perfectly acceptable for active pursuits, it has no moving parts to break or filters that need replacing every couple of days. Besides, what other water treatment system has been tested successfully by people on a daily basis in the most contaminated parts of our planet?
Cleaning
When you’re finished drinking, blow a breath of air back down into the LifeStraw to purge the remaining water out, shake, and recap. If you drink the murky water and the water flow stops, blow back into it to purge the water and mud from the filter. When you return home from a hiking trip, drink some tap water with the LifeStraw, purge the filter by blowing back into it, and leave it to dry with the caps off.
For the weight, there is no better backcountry water treatment available. The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter does all of this at a fraction of the cost and weight of other filters and UV water treatment options.
This is a great little kit for the bushcrafter or backpacker. The Lifeline 29-Piece Essential Survival Can is small, light and will give you just enough resources to get out of a bad situation. This can has almost everything you need for a survival situation. It comes with 26 pieces of essential survival gear packed into a lightweight and easy-to-carry can. A necessity for anyone who enjoys hiking, bushcrafting, backpacking, or hunting.
Included in Survival Kit:
Carry Case 1 Weather Resistant Aluminum Can
First Aid 3 Safety Pin
1 Surgical Blade
5 Wound Closure Strip
Survival Tools 1 Survival Guide
1 Emergency Whistle
1 10’ Survival Cord
1 Survival Compass
1 Emergency Candle
1 Quick-Spark Fire Starter
1 Roll Duct Tape
1 18” X 12” Sheet Aluminum Foil
1 8’ Snare Wire
4 Fishing Hook
1 Fishing Sinker Weight
1 50’ 10lb Fishing Line
1 Reusable Zipper-Lock Bag
Contents
The can’s packaging is sturdy and made of good quality material. On the back, there is a list of everything in the survival can. Inside the can a diagram shows what each item would be most useful for and a picture of the contents all spread out and easy to see.
Where to Buy:
The Lifeline 29-Piece Essential Survival Can is available from these retailers:
The Kelty Cosmic 0 Degree Down Sleeping bag alludes to the feeling of warmth. Perfect for a winter backpacking trip, the Cosmic Down 0 retains warmth exceptionally well by utilizing an insulated draft tube with an anti-snag design, an efficient, form-fitting hood, and a full draft collar. Box-baffle construction, ground-level seams, and differential cut maximizes the warmth of the bag and eliminates cold spots. The 58″ dual-slider zipper makes it easy to get into and out of the bag.
Specifications:
Temp Rating : 0º / -18ºC (EN tested)
Insulation: 550 Fill-Power Down
Weight: 3 lb. 12 oz. / 1.68kg
Shoulder Girth: 62″ / 157cm
Stuff Size: 9″ x 17″ / 23cm x 43cm
Performance
This sleeping bag is a 0-degree bag, plain and simple. It’s extremely lightweight for a 0-degree bag and if you buy a stuff-sack you can compress this sucker down pretty darn small. A lot of other 0 degree bags are a lot more money so you might be wary of this one…but it performs. The bag is light and packs small, it has an expensive feel to it, very pleasant to touch.
The Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack is a well-made and sturdy overall rucksack. It is constructed of 1000 Denier Nylon fabric. It is a military-grade rucksack that will stand the test of time. This rucksack comes with a harness system, so the pack can be adjusted for your comfort. The Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack is also water-resistant, so it will stay dry in rainy weather. It comes with room to hold 2 axes and the ability to add on pouches to extend its functionality and storage. This is a very versatile rucksack that can be adapted for many applications. The famous bushcrafter Ray Mears uses this line of rucksacks as his go-to rucksack.
Specifications:
Cool mesh back system
F-Format internal frame (removable)
S-shaped shoulder harness
Sternum strap
One main compartment
Compatible with side pockets (PLCE)
Compression straps
Shock cord carry system
Zipped lid compartment
Crampon loops
Twin ice axe holders
Rotproof thread
Reinforced with bartacks
Durable water repellent (DWR)
YKK zips
Dimensions
Height 55cm
Width 30cm
Depth 24cm
Weight 1.84kg
Main Compartment
The main compartment on the Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack consists of one 45 liter space, which is divided into two compartments. The folding head compartment also has storage space and a handy mesh area for small items. This should be large enough to fit most of your gear for several days or a day hike. If you are looking for additional storage you can attach some Karrimor side pockets or upgrade to a larger Karrimor rucksack.
Karrimor side pockets
Straps and Hip Belt
For maximum comfort and stability, the Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack is equipped with adjustable shoulder straps and a hip belt. This will ensure that your rucksack sits perfectly on your back and hips. It also consists of a rigid foam backplate for added comfort and the material allows for wicking off sweat to keep you dry.
Straps and Hip Belt
Zippers, Clips, and Compression Straps
The Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack has many options for clipping items onto it. The front of this rucksack has six sturdy loopholes to clip on various items. There is a special strap on the front to clip in an axe. It also has compression straps on each side of the pack that will allow you to secure poles or a rifle. The zippers on this pack are large and made of high-quality YKK zips.
Where to Buy:
The Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack is available at these retailers:
The Karrimor SF Sabre 45 Rucksack is a high-quality, versatile rucksack that will last. You can customize it for many of your needs. This is a great rucksack for extended or day hikes in the wilderness.
