COOLEST BIT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR UNDER $10

Every now and then you come across items that you think are not only cool but really cheap. 

This little $10 torch from eBay is one of those.

Talking about technology coming along way. A few years ago, I remembered buying an almost identical luminescence torch, that had less functionality and was twice the weight literally 18 x the cost.

I can't believe that this touch is worth $10. It's ridicules !

Though I would share the find with you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwCdW2Z2FrE  

BY ANDREW YOUNG 

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OUTDOOR GEAR REVIEW YOU TUBE CHANNEL (AUSTRALIAN GEAR ADDICT)

Outdoor Gear Review has got is You Tube channel.

The channel helps campers and outdoor enthusiast with the selection of equipment as well as providing the adventure community with a product review service.

The channel intents to extend its content to include some of the best wilderness and camping spots.

The mission of the Vlog is really to get people out into the great outdoors and getting them back in touch with nature. Too many people are over stimulated by artificial lights and live in a very unnatural and polluted setting that we all seem to be entrenched in.

Having the right outdoor, adventure and camping gear is such a big part of enjoying the great outdoors.

He has also formed a Gear Buying Club. The buying group enables travels, back packers and campers to access group buying deals. The membership based will also be able to get in store discount in future.

The You Tube channel, predominantly focuses on reviewing outdoor, camping, survival and tactical gear. However the Channel intents to extends it content to include, some of the best camping and wilderness spots.

There is going to be a plethora of great information and reviews. Insight into gear, fun places to camp, survival stuff and secret wilderness spots.

The founder of the Outdoor Gear Reviews TV Channel has posted a "quick" introductory video.
It's a little rough, but he just wanted to get things out there.

USEFUL LINKS 

- Outdoor Buying Club official Face Book Page 

- Outdoor Gear Review official Face Book Page

- Outdoor Gear Review official You Tube Channel 

-  Outdoor Gear Review | Camping | Tactical | Outdoor Gear BLOG

BY ANDREW YOUNG
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USGI RAIN PONCHO | MILITARY RAIN PONCHO VS LIGHT WEIGHT COLEMAN PONCHOS

RAIN PONCHOS - AUSTRALIA 

Ponchos, particularly military ponchos is one of the best pieces of apparel that came out of the Vietnam war. The versatility and re-purposing of these items are endless and provide backers, hikers, survivalists and campers with a light weight option considering the overall functions.




Poncho are still standard issues for most military personal as they can be used:

1. Keeping people & packs dry in heavy rain 
2. Be used as half shelters (Pup Tent)
3. Be used hammocks 
4. Be used as ground sheets 
5. Be used as floating devices 
6. Be used to gather water 
7. Be used to carry wood, or times, or personal in emergency medical situation 

IMAGE - HEAVY GAUGE MILITARY RAIN PONCHO 

TYPES OF PONCHOS 
The are two main types of ponchos available within the market.
Commercial light weight (rip stock) ponchos, or the heavier military styled ponchos.

Modern design improvements like a rain beak on the poncho are preferably and yet for some reason, some manufactures have still not adopted this basic necessity. Putting this aside I often the question: which one is better ?

The answer is your preference, and many of the arguments around the additional weight simply in my opinion don't stickup. Stating this I respect the view point of the ultra light weight community and their strive to reduce weight at any cost.

The material gauge of the heavier weighted, military styled poncho in my humble opinion is minor when when you look at the advantages of the more durable, extended use of the heaver gauge materials.

The fact the you can do more, means your carrying less weight (per combined item) considering the extended range and versatility. All this however is academic and the truth is that is what you prefer.
Here is a list of pro and cons.


IMAGES - LIGHT WEIGHT  COLEMAN PONCHO + 

Light weight rip stock rain poncho Vs heavy gauge nylon rain ponchos. 

PRO - LIGHT WEIGHT PONCHOS

• Very light weight  (Coleman: 350 grams, 0.77lb)
• Space saver 
• 4 out of 7 functions listed above 

CONS - LIGHT WEIGHT PONCHOS

• light weight material tend to stick to body in heavy rain increase contact (sweat) 
• Work as ground sheets but are more permeable (a little thin to be comfortable)
• Lighter material catches sparks more easily. 
• As tarps, they product more radiant heat
• Be hesitant to use to carries loads 

PRO - USGI MILITARY PONCHOS

• Applications are extended
• 7 out of 7 functions (rain, tart, pup tent, hammock, water carrier, floating device, carry / haul heavy items)
• Can be used in combination with sleep liners or other items for robust sleep system 

CONS - MILITARY STYLE HEAVY WEIGHT PONCHOS 

• Weight : 700 grams (1.5lb)  
• 2x weight of light weight ponch

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As an alternative we have found a product that sits in between the weight of the USGI Poncho and the lighter weight poncho. Review below.

RAIN PONCHOS - OFFICIAL STORE 

 CLICK TO BUY PRODUCT 

BY ANDREW YOUNG 

Google

AUSTRALIAN OUTDOOR, CAMPING GEAR REVIEW

OUTDOOR GEAR, CAMPING, TACTICAL AND MILITARY GEAR  REVIEW 

HELLO, Outdoor Enthusiast,

This new blog is about reviewing the latest, coolest and other gear on the market.
The blog looks at a range of gear categories, from outdoor (General), camping, hiking, tactical and military gear.

Most posts will be accompanied by in-depth video review on the gear and will cover key topics like: who the gear for, the range of applications the gear is really suited for (regardless what the manufactures speal), product specifications, quality build, value for money and so forth.

The blog is designed to cut through the marketing clutter, the sales pitch and to help consumers to navigate their way to the product that is right for them.

Additionally the blog will hopefully provide the outdoors ++ community,  with some great ideas into what other people are using.


OTHER SUBJECT AREAS WITHIN THE BLOG
Whilst gear is really important and fun to acquire, having fun and discovering new places is just as important. If you have any great places that you have the fortune to enjoy, share your experience with others via this blog. All contributors are welcome.


EBAY PRODUCTS
Allot of new entrants to the scene buy allot of their gear from eBay. To help them with this we will also be acquiring and reviewing an range of products from eBay. For the HONEST product review, subscribe to this blog, or our You Tube Channel (links below).

We will also be setting up an eBay store, to clear reviewed and or new items. We not intending to become a retailer, however this may become a legitimate channel to help support this blog.


AUSTRALIAN - GEAR BUYING GROUP
Globally there is allot of great gear being manufacture. Many of the leading edge manufactures either: too small, not at the stage where their product are being retailed in Australia, or maybe not support by the retail industry and consequently unavailable to Australian due to exuberant shipping cost.

To over come this, we are setting up a BUYING CLUB, where Australian customers can list the products they want, and collectively get better purchasing and shipping rates.


GEAR MANUFACTURES
To all gear manufactures, we would love to receive products from you to review. Their a many types of reviews, and all of them will be a not bias and fair review of the product and its position.

Quality build, value for money, its ability to suit the intended application is all part of our honest review system. We serve the community fist, however you may gain benefit if you think the product hold up.

If you believe in your product, and you would like us to review it, please contact AustralianGearAddict@gmail.com directly.


COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
The blog is all about you and your interest. Tell us what you would like us to write about, or what gear you would like is to review, or if you have reviewed gear, you many like to repost it here.


PRIZES & COMPETITION
We will be giving away prizes and running competition, from really cool gear to outdoor escapes (within Australia). Before we do this we need to get the relevant volumes up.

PLEASE share our post on FB or any other social media, or new feed channel you deem worth while.


NON BIAS REVIEWS - YOU TUBE CHANNEL
Ultimately we want to create A You Tube TV channels that provide the outdoor community a quick, yet insightful guide on where to go and connect with nature, as well as not bias reviews on all the relevant gear.


SUPPORTING US
The best support you can provide is by SUBSCRIBING to our BLOG, You Tube Channel, and/or by SHARING out post.


Small token donation of $1 or more are also welcome.

 

IF YOU LIKE ANY OF OUR WORK, please support us any way you can.
And remember, the best way is to share.


Andrew Young
Australian Outdoor Gear Review

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OTHER LINKS:
Australian eBay store:  http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/australiangearaddict
You Tube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMs7jjs7NWVqqw4PV2GlFw