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Felipe Behrens

Jan 14, 20231 min read

Dry Bags

Sea to Summit Dry Bags

I have several Sea to Summit dry bags, of 4 and 5 liter sizes. I found that the Sea to Summit dry bags are robust, and water tight. I've...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 28, 20221 min read

Camping Gear Review

Chamois Butt'r Coconut Anti-Chafe Cream

It's extremely important to have chafe cream in hand. When paddling for days with the same salt water soaked wetsuit without bathing, any...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 27, 20221 min read

Camping Gear Review

Shammy Towels Super Absorbent Chamois

I used these as my salt water bathing towels. It was my mom’s idea to take it in my journeys, and I am very glad for the suggestion. They...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 19, 20221 min read

Bottles & Water Storage

Sea to Summit Pack Tap 6 liter

This water bag isn't particularly useful, if you have a regular water supply on your route. This bag does have one great advantage over...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 18, 20221 min read

Bottles & Water Storage

MSR Dromedary Bag

0 STARS The MSR Dromedary Bag is a complete piece of s@#$%! Don’t buy it. The water tastes like concentrate from a reverse osmosis plant....

Felipe Behrens

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Bottles & Water Storage

SHARKMOUTH Hydration Backpack Pack

Sharkmouth is an Easily accessible water bag for paddling, but uncomfortable to wear over life vest and wet suit. Short straw makes it...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Electronics

Renology 72000mAh Laptop Power Bank

Kayakers can use solar panels to charge their equipment during expeditions, but some find them cumbersome as they take up deck space and...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 13, 20221 min read

Lamp

Super Bright LED Headlamp

I really liked this LED headlamp. The high beam mode is as bright as the high beams of car, if not more. Looking straight into the light...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 10, 20221 min read

Utensils

Ultralight Titanium Spork

A spork is a versatile and convenient tool to bring on a camping trip. With a spork, you won't need any other kitchen utensils. The spork...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Utensils

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife

Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife was kind of an impulse buy for me as I thought this knife was really cool and pretty. It is super sharp...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Mattresses

WELLAX Ultralight Air Sleeping Pad

NO - STARS To give an honest review, I will start by what is good about this sleeping pad. It’s light weight, it packs into a very small...

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress

Felipe Behrens

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Mattresses

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Ultralight Backpacking Air Mattress

This air mattress is very compact when deflated, and it fits inside in a 4-liter drybag with enough room to spare. While I must give it...

Thermacell MR 150 Portable Mosquito Repeller and Cartridges

Felipe Behrens

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Mosquito Repellent

Thermacell MR 150 Portable Mosquito Repeller and Cartridges

In the old days, the mosquitos were the guardians of the tundra, the swamps, and bogs. Man can kill off the panthers, the alligators, and...

Felipe Behrens

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Dry Bags

Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack

I’ve become a fan of compression dry sacks as they help to significantly cut down on volume. I use at least 3 of these in my journeys....

Felipe Behrens

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Tents

MSR Zoic Tent - 2 Person

For hot weather camping, the MSR Zoic Tent is unbeatable. It has excellent air circulation, lots of pockets on the sides and the roof for...

Felipe Behrens

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Tents

MSR Elixir Tent - 3 Person

In a long expedition, it is important to not feel cramped in the tent. I think that a 3-person tent for one person is about the right...

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