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小店老闆說他自己的那一張用了超過廿年，網友說用了十幾年...
那我應由現在計起，看看這張我可以用幾多年，這是我第一張Therm-A-Rest 自動充氣地蓆。 (數數手指自已都玩左5～6年了)

Review..

First feeling (VS Pacific Outdoor - X lite(Reg):
-貴 (三倍，但如果可以用廿年 or 十年..)
-460G 好輕! (750G)
-收藏好細 (只有X-lite 一半)
-表面防滑物料 (冇，係不平滑地方扎營個人會係咪向下滑(個人經歷)
-表面物料防水 (會有少少吸水情況，但不嚴重)
-沒有附送附件 (有網袋，修補包送，魔術粘貼帶)

Home Test: (5.5.09)

-防滑物料，正！張蓆唔會周圍陏，訓醒都係果個位。（張蓆周圍陏，訓醒肯定掉左落床邊，同埋滑唔好訓）

-表面物料“粒粒”幾舒服。（表面滑，冇質感，感覺一般！）

Filed Test: (Not yet tested)
-充氣/放氣速度?
-溫暖程度?
-舒適?

PS. 同場購買PackTowl® Ultralite 和 Sea To Summit Folding Bucket (估唔到香港有得賣)
本身上12樓買PROLITE但又冇晒貨，所以諗起其他有向12樓拎貨的小店，可能會有! 最後一張入手。越黎越鐘意All Weather 這小店，首先乜人都有金卡的折扣(正)，又有好多得意野買，又可以同老晒吹下水(小店)。

About Nemo's OSMO & eVent fabric:

The NEMO OSMO fabric is a propietary fabric made by a company called Formosa

1. the eVENT fabric being used was not fire-retardant and for tent to be available everywhere without exception, all fabrics must be FR-treated

2. The NEMO OSMO fabric (5618 g/24hr/m2)tested better in our independent lab fabric tests than eVent ev5005 (5304 g/24hr/m2). The test we use is ASTM E 96 METHOD BW (inverted).

3. The NEMO OSMO fabric has a lower weight (2.22 oz/yd2) than the eVent (2.84 oz/yd2).

From Connie (Engineer at NEMO)

Field Test:

Before to figure out these two tents you should get to know what is AirSupported Technology from NEMO.
Watch this interview video of their mechanical and design engineer Connie Yang. Connie Yang who as extreme as the high-tech tents she designs for NEMO Equipment.

About PQ:
The Nemo Hypno 2 Person Tent is the first AirSupported tent dedicated to adventure racing.
This freestanding tent weighs less than 3 lbs, sets up in less than 30 seconds and compresses into a very small package inside its watertight stuff sack.
Hypno is designed to be simple and fast for adventures where time and weight are of primary concern.
The Nemo Hypno PQ is a Limited Edition ulra-light version of the Hypno EX tent designed specifically for the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race 2006.

EX:
The Hypno EX by Nemo is brother to the Hypno PQ tent. The EX version features waterproof/breathable fabric, an additional door and two deployable overhead vents. It shares the same shape and size as the PQ version, but its additional features increase comfort for extended trips and harsher climates. This freestanding tent weighs 3.7 lbs, sets up in less than a minute and compresses to roughly the size of a volleyball inside its watertight stuff sack. Front and rear Storm Doors and overhead vents ensure excellent ventilation. Hypno EX is the no compromise solution when your adventures demand that you travel light and fast. 2-4 Person Tent and Airbeams 3.7 lbs. Packed Weight 4.2 lbs. Total Area 31 sq. ft. Features Dry Bag Style Stuff Sack 2.5in. internal/external airbeams Front and rear storm doors Removable internal airbeam 30D PU coated abrasion resistant nylon floor Removable external airbeam Internally deployable overhead vents 30D waterproof/breathable shell Storm door entry allows dry entry/exit in rain and doubles as a strutted vent The airbeams remain attached during normal use, but can be removed to allow for customization or replacemen.From Moosejaw

Related links:
2006 Hypno PQ & EX tent catalog.
JP camper's review(If you can read Japanese) - http://ulgoods.exblog.jp/6547465/
Taiwan Outdoor shop - http://www.rfo.com.tw/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=02-51222-03&Category=179784
Nemo Hypno Air Beam Tent Video Instructions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf1rFHbYJ-4
Another review(ENG) - http://www.adkforum.com/showthread.php?t=6455

PROS: 2.8LBS, 20D(Light), Mesh door(removable), Totally free-stand, Lovely green, 2 person,
CONS: Non-breathable fabric(20D), Cold weather only(HK), Price($389+Shipping=HKD3400!!)

Just share...
Apple became the TOP NO.1 World's Most Admired Company, if for outdoor brand I would like to vote NEMO EQUIPMENT.

via: http://www.nemoequipment.com/
Full catalog: http://www.nemoequipment.com/2009catalog.pdf

ProLite^™
Our ProLite^™ mattresses are tailor-made for anyone seeking three-season comfort with a priority on minimal weight, maximum compactness and, of course, quality. Now lighter and more compact than our previous ProLite 3 mattresses, weight is the only thing you’ll find missing. You still get the reliable performance and comfort you need, after the kind of high-mileage, high-speed journeys where the ProLite mattress shines brightest.

Regular:Weight:16oz. (460g)Rolled Size:11x4.1in. (28x10cm)R-Value:2.2:Thickness:1.0in. (2.5cm).

Link here.

First target of 09 outdoor gear. :)

Long story! Start from 11:53 a.m. on November 26, 2007 to now.. Wonderful gift for 2009.
Detail report later..this weekend!!

Nemo Equipment - Nano Oz Tent

Seeking a free-stand 2 person tent and I found this at alfrescogear.com and the yellow(s) attract me. Totally loving this tent but it's the tent for 2009 and I just wait and wait but there are no news about that tent any more.
Just few minutes ago can't wait to sent Nemo an email ask about when will be availablefor sale and they reply in few minutes later(very fast) said "available to purchase somewhere around January 25th" also attached a catalog page(posion) for me. (haha)

Nemo Equipment make different, first recycled tent.

Look forward to the recycled fabric(single wall) and components. GREEN always had a price.

Cord Lock Light (What is it ?)
Finally It cames home. From the group order at go2nature it just HKD 48 and the price are 40% off compare to REI. See you at the coming camping trip "秋".

Reviews from National Outdoors:

PROS

Not only is this light a great idea, it’s also very well made and designed. (Scott Hartley, the founder of Black Crater, is an Engineer.)  Unlike most headlamps, the first “click” on the Cord Lock Light is low power, not high power.  The low beam is still bright enough for most of your lighting needs.  This design change will add hours to your battery life.

The Cord Lock Light also makes a great safety device.  One night, I clipped the light on my daughter's fleece and used the flash setting.   She ran off and I could where she was by the flashing light on her coat.  Of course, she thought it was fun, but this is a great feature. (The Cord Lock Light will run 50 hours in the flash mode.)  Imagine how you can use this as a safety signal at night.

CONS

Some draw strings have knots in them, and it’s difficult to fit the Cord Lock Light over the knot.  This makes it hard to quickly remove the Cord Lock Light from the draw string.  For instance, if you needed a light in the middle of the night, you may have a hard time getting the Cord Lock Light off the draw string of your sleeping bag, due to the knot.  There's an easy fix, just put the Cord Lock Light on something that's mobile.  I like to wear it on my jacket (as picture above).

Full article.



按: 見幾得意，所以買左兩個玩玩! 比起一般的扣係大了點，但扣在戶外裝備上反而覺得好適合，加上我至愛的顏色! 有三種調較個LED燈，較暗，較亮，閃爍燈(應該係緊急用吧)，LED燈的光度也還算可接受! ...詳睇上邊篇評測啦。

Weighing in at 0.3 ounces (8 grams), this product functions as both a cord lock and (you guessed it!) a light. As a cord lock, it does great - although it's a bit on the large side. As a light, it's not the brightest kid in the class. We did a quick test between the Cord Lock Light and the Photon X-Micro LED. The Photon was the clear winner. The cord lock light has three modes (high, low, and flash) and runs on two lithium CR1220 batteries.

I can see this gadget coming in handy in a number of situations. As a backpacker, you're never far from a cord lock, and your flashlight or headlamp is often out of reach or buried somewhere in the bottom of your pack. Having a light source immediately available would be nice. Multi-use gear is something we value as lightweight backpackers, but is this practical enough to put in your kit? We'll let you decide.


* 3mm Hyper Bright white LED, 12,000 mcd typ.
* Power Source, Lithium CR1220 batteries X2, Shelf Life 5 years
* Mass Less than 8 grams
* Water Resistant Construction
* 3 Modes Low-High-Flash
* Corrosion Proof Stainless Steel Cord Lock Spring

End of life for run times is achieve when .3LUX is reached at the surface being illuminated 17” (43.2cm) from the light source. This is approximately the same intensity of moonlight on a clear night.
Warranty Black Crater LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for as long as you own this product, excluding batteries. This warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, alteration, neglect, accidents or unauthorized repair.

Apply within.
Via: http://www.bookofjoe.com/

PS.: 幾時GO OUT? CAMPING