REVIEW – VARUSTELEKA THERMAL CLOAK

ITEM: TST Thermal Cloak

MANUFACTURER: Varusteleka Särmä

DESCRIPTION:

A multi-functional thermal cloak that is capable of being used as a coat/cloak, sleeping bag, tarp or emergency shelter.

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REVIEW – Crossfire Dugout Bivvy

ITEM: Dugout Bivvy Bag

MANUFACTURER: Crossfire Australia

DESCRIPTION:

A single-person, single-skin tent or bivvy bag made of breathable laminate eVent material.

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REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 3 in Coyote/Foliage

ITEM:      Military Prolite 3 sleeping mat in coyote/foliage

MANUFACTURER:      Thermarest

DESCRIPTION:      A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for a paramilitary end-user.

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REVIEW – KATHMANDU SELF-INFLATING MAT COMPACT 38

ITEM: Self Inflating Mat Compact 38

MANUFACTURER: Kathmandu

DESCRIPTION:

A lightweight self inflating sleeping mat, suitable for 2 or 3 season use.

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REVIEW – Kifaru Woobie

PRODUCT:      Woobie (Poncho Liner in the American vernacular)

MANUFACTURER:      Kifaru

DESCRIPTION:

A lightweight, poncho liner. Made of two-tone material (grey/green). Weight is approximately 600g. Size is 66×84 inches unfolded (approx. 167x213cm). Paracord loops are placed on the corners and spaced strategically around the liner. A stuffsack is built in to the woobie.

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REVIEW – Thermarest Prolite 4 Sleeping Mat

ITEM:      Prolite 4 sleeping mat

MANUFACTURER:      Thermarest

DESCRIPTION:
A lightweight, self inflating sleeping mat designed for trekking.

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