Is GoPro Hero 5 Session Still Worth Getting

Many of you might not know GoPro Company is going down the hill. Their recent Hero 6 has not got many reviews. So is GoPro Hero 5 Session worth getting it?

Cheap Survival Water proof Wind proof Lighter

 

I have bought a few of such high end lighter in my life just as Bruton lighter. Today I found out it was a waste of $$. In this video, I will show how a cheap lighter can compare to those high priced lighter for outdoor that is waterproof and windproof for a fraction of a price.

GOPRO Hero 5 Session Action Camera

This topic will not be discussing the specification on the above subject, this you can find on the internet but more on my motivation on getting it which I have been scouting for months from Singapore, Taiwan and around the World. 

I do own a GoPro Hero 3 Silver, since then Gopro has been launching new models almost every year. One of the model that caught my eyes was the Hero 4 Session. Having use the previous Hero 3 Silver, the Hero 4 Session was a new kid at the block with build in waterproof housing and small form factor. 

Brother BRS-3000T Hornet Gas Burner

World Smallest and Lightest Gas Burner

From China by a company JieDeng Outdoor Products Co. Ltd. This burner was released to China market in Jun 2014.  

I have using it for almost 2 years now and I have very please with the product. So far have to encounter any promblem.

Highly reommended


Specification
Unpack size: Dia85 x 68.5mm
Packed size: Dia37 x 52mm
Wight: 25g
Output: 2700Kw
Material: Titanium

AMG Titanium Cookset

This is another Titanium camping inventory added to our gears. So far the first impression was good, the quality was well built. I did order the Evernew Titanium DX3 which has a 1300ml pot, good enough for 2 person camping but soon realised the Evernew with non-stick coating cannot withstand extreme heat but I am glad the Japanese seller told me was out of stock. 

AMG stands for Authentic Mountain Gear, they are specialized in making outdoor Titanium products for other company. The company is based in Inchon, South Korea. Now they have decided to market their own and this is just one of them. As for price, this is one of the cheapest Titanium product you can find in the market. All their products provided free shipping. 

I highly recommend not to buy any non-stick pot expect for fry pan. All coated non-stick cookset cannot withstand high heat, their coating will eventually peel off. 

Anyway this is my video below how I am going to Ultralight setup for 2 person. This setup will be used for hiking, bikepacking and overseas backpacking trips. 

www.amg-titanium.com

On their web there is English version just lookup at the right corner.

Specification 

Fry pan or Lid: 400ml dia 

Pot : 1250ml

Weight: 200gm.

Correction on my video price, I have paid USD34 but on their website is only USD30 at this time publishing.

Edelrid Hexon Multifuel Stove Review

This stove is from a German Company who makes climbing gears. This is the first stove they released sometime back but the first generation had minor problem on the leg support due to high heat.

In 2014 they released the 2nd generation with some modification. The legs were tilted instead of right angle on the stove support section.

Fire Maple Ultralight Mini Table

Pack Size: 38 x 15 x 2cm
Unpacked Size: 37 x 25 x 11xm

Wight: 437gm
Cost around USD30

笑'ｓ Sho's Compact TAKIBI Grill 【B-6 boy】

This is one of our favorite camping gear, we do use it at home for mini BBQ. It is small, compact and do not take up much space. We have used it for BBQ and a mini fire place for camping. 

We like the quality build, size and the fact that we can have a camp fire off the ground and not hurting the environment. Cleaning was very easy, we can BBQ using the Iron Grill Plate or just skewer with the Grill Plate which makes cleaning easier. Our skewers were bought from Daiso. 

We paid for the TAKIBI Grill (SHO-0004) and Iron Grill Plate (SHO-0010) a total of 5832yen, total shipping package weight  1060gm. 

I did not order from them directly because they took a while to reply. I did order from http://www.rakuten.co.jp/shop/ and use Tenso shipping which cost 2800yen.

Yes, the shipping cost is rather expensive but for the whole grill set  was rather reasonable considering the product innovation and built quality. 

Note this item was purchased in March 2015 

笑'ｓ Sho's Info

Facebook Link

Link to 笑'ｓ Sho's Works product http://eng.sho-s.jp/index.html

Link to 笑'ｓ Sho's Works product PRICE LISTS  (note this quotation was listed in 2015)

You will need to send them an email for more detail sho-s_global@showapress.jp

Specification from Maker

【B-6 boy】Item number : SHO-0004　・Ultra-thin compact design, storage thickness 18mm
　・Weight 500g only, superior carrying characteristics
　・It is most suitable for touring, mountain climbing, hiking
　Dimensions / Weights
 　Storage Dimensions：181×122×18
　 Assembly dimensions：215×122×165
　 Weight：0.5kg
 　Materials：Stainless(t=0.6), Aluminum rivet
　 Static weight：10kg 
 　Depth grate：7㎝

High Sierra Diplomat Lumbar Pack

This will be a brief review on the High Sierra Diplomat Lumbar Pack so it will be more to why and how I used a Lumbar Pack. End of the day is up to your opinion if you like my setup. Below there will be many photos of my setup.....so keep reading.

Axeman Airpad

Just received this Amazing air mattress from China for review!! Ok that is not just what I wish to say. Have been using many mattresses from cheap roll foam, Z-Rest, tried NeoAir and currently owned 3 Therm-a-Rest mattresses. This Airpad is super lightweight 280gm and compact comparing what I had used before. 

Glo-Toob AAA Series

Glo-Toob has been in the market for more than a decade. Initially they made these signal lamps for the Military and Law Enforcer and now it is favourite for Divers and outdoor adventure sports. 

With the new introduction of the AAA series, it cuts down a lot of weight (34g) and size compare to earlier models. What is even better is that re-chargeable batteries can be used. Battery life span varies from 4 hours to 15 hours depending on the mode setting. There are only 3 settings high, low and flashing by twisting the waterproof battery cap. 

Cambodian Hammock

Our backpacking trip in Cambodia had experience a Nation of Hammock people. Literately everywhere we can see them hanging around. Personally we owned 2 Hennessy and a Eagle Nest Hammocks, prices for these Hammocks did not come cheap. The Eagle Nest is a Double Nest version meaning 2 person can be on the hammock at the same time and build very strong.

Logos Trek Egg Holder

There are many cheap egg containers but somehow we landed 2 Logos double Egg container. Construction was very good except we found some smaller egg felt too loose in the container.  This container is ideal for short solo or partner camping trips but not for family however we found a solution is to get another set. Doesn't really take up space but it does protect the eggs.

One flaw we found was the container made too wide and some smaller eggs will rattle in the container. Found a solution by adding bubble wrap at the base of the container and that solved the problem.  Do we like it.... answer is yes. Carrying eggs besides car camping is not a problem but  other forms of camping such as hiking or biking, these egg container comes in handy. We have use the 6 eggs container before so we understood what was better. Logos Trek Egg Holder..Thumbs up!!

Vargo Titanium Hexagon Wood Stove

Ordered this stove because we had seen Japanese campers have been using this stove with Trangia Alcohol Stove very effectively so decided we should try it out. We paid USD59.95 and it came from USA which took around 5 days to arrived. 

Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair

We owned these chairs for many years, it a great camp chair and we love it. Using our existing Therm-a-Rest Mattresses, we could convert it into a lounge chair. We can set the chair comfort by deflating or inflating the mattress. The only down side for this chair is setting it up and it did not come with any stuff sack.

Alite Monarch Chair

Alite Monarch Chair is a 2 legged chair, designed in USA and made in Philippines. For the size, we could consider these are our most expensive outdoor chair we owned. 

The Monarch Chair is not the lightest chair but still light enough for any hiking or biking trips, it weighs at 554 grams. It does packs small and does not take up much storage space. Overall construction is very well made, material used are 210D Ripstop Nylon and 7075 Aluminium Rods which is better quality than most bike frame set. 

Fire Maple Micro Folding Table

We decided to own this micro table for few reasons, we are changing our camping style to mini version or Japanese style camping. Another factor is that this table packs small and it is not heavy at all, it weighs 750 grams. We carried the table on our bike and went BBQ picnic or can use it on the next beach outing. 

Doppelganger Outdoor Micro Folding Chair

This is the first time we ordered items from Japan, took 12 days to arrived. Found this mini chair amazingly cute, the smallest chair we have seen. Recently we ordered the Alite Monarch Chair, will be doing a review later. This will be an add on to our mini camp furniture when there are camp guests. 

Tarp Camping

Tarp is one of the most versatile shelter in any outdoor activities and highly recommend that oneself must have it. It protect oneself from the sun and rain. Others might feel a tent is sufficient to provide shelter but they have forgotten that they will have to spend most of the time outside the tent such as cooking, dinning or get together for a simple board game. Tarp is cheap and lightweight, with a Tarp you can still camp without a tent which we use do in younger days.

Tarp Camping

Tarp is one of the most versatile shelter in any outdoor activities and highly recommend that oneself must have it. It protect oneself from the sun and rain. Others might feel a tent is sufficient to provide shelter but they have forgotten that they will have to spend most of the time outside the tent such as cooking, dinning or get together for a simple board game. Tarp is cheap and lightweight, with a Tarp you can still camp without a tent which we use do in younger days.