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ProLiteGear
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ProLite Gear exists because we love the outdoors. We know that finding the best equipment enhances the mountain experience, and that marketing spin makes it difficult to tell the good from the bad. Our job is to take cutting edge gear and put it through extensive independent evaluation and field testing to find which items will serve you best for active pursuits in wild environments.
Craig started skiing at age 3, backpacking at age 6, and mountain climbing in the Beartooth Mountain Range at age 9. He is paying that forward by introducing his own children to numerous outdoor activities, and then trying to keep up with them.
Prior to founding ProLite Gear in 2003 Craig worked in technical and management positions for leading companies like Red Hat, Visio, and Microsoft and remains active in the software industry. Craig was also an Industrial Engineer for Boeing, and a member of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace.
Craig started skiing at age 3, backpacking at age 6, and mountain climbing in the Beartooth Mountain Range at age 9. He is paying that forward by introducing his own children to numerous outdoor activities, and then trying to keep up with them.
Prior to founding ProLite Gear in 2003 Craig worked in technical and management positions for leading companies like Red Hat, Visio, and Microsoft and remains active in the software industry. Craig was also an Industrial Engineer for Boeing, and a member of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace.
Wood Gas Stove from Coffee Carafe
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In this video I take a recycled Coffee Carafe and make a Wood Gas Stove for camping.
In this video I take a recycled Coffee Carafe and make a Wood Gas Stove for camping.
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My Trail Co Backpack Light 50L
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The MyTrail Co Backpack Light is the continuation of the GoLite Jam 2 pack. Visit ProLiteGear.com Backpack Light 50L Specs at a Glance Max Volume: 50 liters ComPackted Volume: 20 liters Max Suggested Load: 40lbs Pack Weight: 2lb 1.5oz
Mystery Ranch Metcalf Review
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www.ProLiteGear.com reviews the Mystery Ranch Metcalf backpack, a lighter weight hunting backpack built for versatility. The Metcalf backpack uses the Mystery Ranch NICE frame. This video goes in depth covering the features and construction techniques that make this pack so popular.
Mystery Ranch Factory Tour
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This video is part of a series of videos where I visit brands that actually make the gear they sell. This is rare in the sporting goods industry where most brands use foreign contract manufacturers to produce their products. In this video I tour Mystery Ranch's manufacturing facility in Bozeman, Montana.
SunJack 14W Solar Panel +8000mAh Battery review
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View article and check prices: www.prolitegear.com/site/sunjack-14-watt-portable-solar-panel-review.html SunJack is a company that is rapidly gaining the attention of the press and media because they produce high quality, powerful products that are outperforming the competition. The SunJack 14W Solar Panel 8000mAh Battery kit not only outperformed other products, but it cost 42% less than the m...
iPhone Charging Myths Busted
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Using an inline power meter we demonstrate that a more powerful 10 watt (5v, 2A) charger does not charge an iPhone faster, and does not damage the iPhone. This was tested on iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 6. article: www.prolitegear.com/site/iphone-charging-myths-busted.html
Clean Flame Rapid Fire Review
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The Rapid Fire non toxic fire starter from Clean Flame is made of 100% recycled materials. Clean Flame uses FDA food grade waxed produce boxes otherwise destined for a landfill and turn them into clean burning, all weather fire starters. The form factor of the package makes them ideal for backpacking, camping, and emergency situations. It is free from toxic chemical additives so the Rapid Fire ...
How to convert a UPS into a Solar Generator
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Article: www.prolitegear.com/site/how-to-convert-a-ups-into-a-solar-generator.html ProLiteGear.com shows you how to take a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and modify it to be a Solar Generator like the GoalZero Yeti Solar Generators. These portable power generators can then be used in emergency situations, for camping, or as backup power at your house. The modification allows them to be rech...
Sierra Designs Mountain Guide Tarp Review
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learn more: www.prolitegear.com/site/sierra-designs-mountain-guide-tarp.html ProLite Gear reviews the Sierra Designs Mountain Guide Tarp, a single wall, 4 person, 4 season shelter than has a minimum weight of 5 lbs, 1 oz.
Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody Review
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Article: www.prolitegear.com/site/best-lightweight-down-jackets.html ProLite Gear reviews the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody Review, and also covers the controversial topics of live plucking and force feeding geese.
How To Maintain YKK AquaGuard Zippers
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How To Maintain YKK AquaGuard Zippers
Sierra Designs DriDown Sweater Review
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article: www.prolitegear.com/site/best-lightweight-down-jackets.html
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hooded Jacket Review
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article: www.prolitegear.com/site/best-lightweight-down-jackets.html
Arc'teryx Cerium LT Jacket Review
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article: www.prolitegear.com/site/best-lightweight-down-jackets.html
GoLite Selkirk Down Jacket Review
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article: www.prolitegear.com/site/best-lightweight-down-jackets.html
Best Lightweight Down Jacket Reviews
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Best Lightweight Down Jacket Reviews
Lightweight Down Jacket Buying Advice
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Lightweight Down Jacket Buying Advice
Lightweight Down Jacket Thermal Imaging Tests
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Lightweight Down Jacket Thermal Imaging Tests
Sea To Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow
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Sea To Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow
Mountain Equipment Shivling Jacket Review
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Mountain Equipment Shivling Jacket Review
What is the future of Outdoor Products?
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What is the future of Outdoor Products?
Mountain Equipment Lhotse Jacket with new GORE-TEX Pro
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Mountain Equipment Lhotse Jacket with new GORE-TEX Pro
Sneak Peek - Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Pad
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Sneak Peek - Sea To Summit Ultralight Sleeping Pad
New GORE-TEX Pro vs. Old GORE-TEX Pro Shell
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New GORE-TEX Pro vs. Old GORE-TEX Pro Shell
A quick tip on the Mystery ranch packs, with larger elk quarters you can bypass the lower bar on the frame pack and go right to the buckles. This allows those of us with smaller frames to get the weight up high enough to not be riding on our butts. This also seems to keep the pack riding a bit better on the iliac crests.
What was that ultrasonic welder mounted on for that klymit prototype? It looks like an interesting way to weld larger things.
Oh and thanks for all the great information!
This is how a review should be made. Thanks, finally a real-life situation
How do you fix small burn hole in Olefin foam pad? (chair seat)
In the first video clip while you were welding that seam, was that machine, with the roller, equipped with a roll seam foot?
What do you mean the Neoshell is “slightly more permeable”???? It is clearly twice a permeable from your machine. I’m fact I have been a devotee of gore Tex for nearly 40 years and have always bought it for their guarantee, which I have had to use once, 30 years ago. 5 years ago I thought I would try Neoshell, as the breathability was rated extremely high. I decided to by a day to day rain jacket and was VERY impressed by the dramatically better breathability and lack one condensation build up inside the jacket. In addition it did not leak and I was convinced that from now on I was going to switch to Neoshell, as it was more comfortable. However after about 4 years, I started noticing that the inside was getting wet and put it down to the breathability being compromised, and me having been sweating more than usual. However these damp patches on the insides of the shoulders became more and more regular until in one heavy storm I got soaked. There were no obvious tears in the fabric or erosion of the inner membrane however I was soaked and the jacket was leaking badly. I was very disappointed, having thought I had found a better gore Tex substitute. Sadly because of the membrane deteriorating after about four and a bit years, I have now lost confidence in the waterproofness of Neoshell, even though it’s breathability was superb. Sadly I have gone back to Gore-Tex and hope the pro version I recently bought, will breath annoys as well as Neoshell.
you still need a solar battery charging module at about $5...
I have 2 of these & love 'em. Splash a bit of alcohol in the bottom & prime it for better prrformance.
Thank you for actually demonstrating the flow of these. I held back from buying one because I wasn't sure if the flow would be nice or not
The pressure in these canisters almost instantly increases to very usable pressures just by taking them out of the freezer. It would be a better test to keep the canister submerged in ice and water (32°F) to better simulate a cold weather situation.
Thks
Connecting two dissimilar batteries in parallel is a terrible idea. You're going to damage one of the two batteries.
I hate the name solar generator. It's such a stupid name.
Socks?
Hi guys I know this is an old video and I didn’t know if your channel is still going but this is really useful content. Do you think the wax coating on the treated down would make it prone to clumping, especially when exposed to higher temps when the down is compressed (between your back and a backpack or backpack straps for example)
How did you manage the heat generated due to longer hours use
Thanks guys. My dog ruined my brand new bath mat by scratching it open & you're what I found on the internet as a solution. Gonna do needle & thread plus seam seal. Cool to learn about Tenacious Tape even as a homemaker!
C est pas serieux .....
Man, talk about controlling. Quit interupting the guy and let the the dude tell us about the bags, or do the video yoursellf.
Mostly Harmless brought me here.
Thanks for the great video on a subject I know absolutely nothing about. Making a basket to hold my dog on my kayak, so very low tech. Have some ripstop sitting around that I'm going to use, so I was concerned about which products would bond that material. You've answered every question that I had. Gonna give it a go.
Thumbs up just for the dog !
U can charge phones and use 12v lights easy, homes need dual electricity system
I have a camping hammock the underside has a small dime size spot the nylon protecting coating got wore off. The nylon isn't ripped, jus the coating has been scraped off. Suggestions for best way to permanently fix it?
What boots would you recommend for Mera Peak? Thanks
I'm searching for a Dana Designs Racer X, or an example of one. What would be the modern equivalent?
Be interested to know how several manufacturers’ utilisation of hydrophobic treated down, higher feather to down plume ratios & more sophisticated(trapezoidal, box-wall) baffle construction techniques have modified your recommendations over the intervening decade? Kudos on an insightful & thought provoking video. Regards.
Fun fact: Pigs can't sweat
Very good video! Short, straitgh to the point and very well explained. I was using Scarpa Maestrale with diffrenet Alpine bindings and they fit with all standard alpine bindings, but safety release might not be optimal.
ty for explaining from a more scientific approach, I was very skeptical about the claim of merino keeping you warm when wet. Most marketing claims make it sound like the merino can be completely drenched and still keep you warm, but this explanation helps clear up the reality of what it can and can't do
So, you didn't weld the nylon, you just melted tape between the pieces of fabric? I swear that's what I saw.
Great explanation. Thank you!
Might be good enough to tow some gear behind a better raft
1/2 an hour using 1/2 an ounce is what I can live with using a smaller pot NOT CUP a 500ml-600ml or a 700ml to simmer cooking rice (& beans or with chicken) or heating up frozen TV dinners! Real cooking & maybe breakfast (eggs, pancake & bacon) that’s what some people should look at & not the boiling water for rehydration of foods Thanks for the insight I took as POSITIVE for MY needs!
Awesome review I just picked this up second hand
Is it breathable? And does the water proof last forever considering it stays immigration ripped
sooooo helpful, thank you
A piece of JUNK of a stove! My DIY fancy feast stove take 45 seconds FLAT and put your pot & you’re already off to the races! One minute and over for priming takes just way too long!
I had one but sold on eBay cause I needed money. I loved that stove, and wish I still had ut
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Leaks out the WingLock Valve /// I got a new one and does the same! slow leak.. Test your Valve by using a bowl or pool or anything that you can get the Valve underwater, test closed and open and see if your mat does leak before you go on the trail.. I even pop the top off and i was surprised it does not seat down to the rubber gasket! This would be easy fix for them, they just need the inside of the cap to have the round plastic under the cap to set more into the Tube around the rubber seal.. wwjd
Sewn construction is still going strong..
The problem with using any tape is you can't really use it on anything with intricate curves.
Haha i know im years late but had to check the video as well, looks like he mixed up the jars, seems nikwax is the winner
Succinct.
Thanks for the tips. I want to secure the edges of one layer of rip stop over another layer of rip stop - sort of like a permanent tent fly. Do you think small grommets/eyelets will hold in the ripstop?
what is that stand/holder called?
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Just got my sumo .. thanks for the video !
Thank you!
I am thinking to buy this but you should at least make it stand
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!