Thank for reviewing... I originally bought mine Duo 14 back in 2009 and decided to get it back to business now in 2023 for winter use here in Finland. Definitely the most reliable and resistant model ever produced by Petzl .. looking forward to upgrade it with new module!!! The only constraints is that it is a discontinued model so spare parts would be extremely difficult to out source. ;)) Cheers mate
Thanks for the comment. The modified Duo is still going strong and working well. I still maintain that it's one of the best head lamps ever made from a durability standpoint. My RXP failed years ago and I've since bought several newer compact headlamps from Petzl and Black Diamond, but the Duo is what gets used every time when I'm wearing a helmet or going into water. The CustomDUO V42 module looks really good.
Hi. The action on your UKPK seemed a bit stiff after you applied the custom scales. Do you think lubricant is required between the washers and the blade?
Hi, thanks for the comment. Yes, it was a little stiff after I changed the scales, but I just had them a little tight. I slackened the screw off just a little and it was perfect. I've still use the knife daily.
Weight is so critical that I would like to see a way to use a sleeping bag for either an underquilt or a ground sleeping bag, to get multiple uses out of it.
People have tried using sleeping bags as under quilts, but the shape doesn't really work well. You're better off using an under quilt as a quilt when ground camping if it's warm enough.
I had the same problem a couple of nights ago , 2 hours later I tried threading the old cable backwards and through the hole under the bottom bracket , I wrapped a couple of strands around my new able and cut a few inches from the old cable , I then carefully pulled it through and it worked , unfortunately I didn't have a magnet with me .
What would you like to know? There is also a follow up video that may help you further: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tPQr3RlprfA.html
Hi, all good thanks. This under quilt was custom made for me by a company that is sadly no longer in existence. I made a few modifications to it myself, but there are now some pretty good commercially available options out there.
@@leavenotrace8890 I'm not sure where you're based, but a friend of mine found someone on eBay who was making quilts to order in the UK. Some commercially made models to look at would be the ENO Blaze, Onewind Down, Cocoon, Enlightened Equipment etc
It has to be a strong magnet or here's another method : Cut the old cable at the bottom bracket and remove from the shifter. Feed the new cable through and when the new cable comes to the bottom bracket tape it with electrical tape to the old cable and gently pull the new cable through with the old cable.
Help!! I'm making this underquilt for my family. I ordered the Costco quilt,s but it doesn't have the squares anymore! Would somebody tell me the measurements of a square, Please!! I need to finish this and mail it to Alaska. Thank you so much if you can help me. Bless you!
how do you guide a brake cable through the top tube where both holes on each end are only slightly bigger than the cable itself? like 1mm in diameter? I got that situation on my canyon ultimate and I dont know how to do it.
I made one from an old sleeping bag with a bunch of string, some sheet bends and a couple of bowlines. The issue was that the damn thing was rated for like 15+ celsius. Basically a light blanket. Tried it a few days ago at around 7celsius and froze my ass off. Lesson learner, check the R-value😂
Yeah, it really does make a big difference. Well done for making your own though, I'm all for home made kit. This is my spring / summer under quilt which I'll pair with a summer sleeping bag. For colder temperatures I've got a really warm quilt and bag.
You have to twist off the bottom section of the lantern. Some of the newer models now have integrated rechargeable batteries that are not designed to be changed.
Haha sorry, I didn't realise it would be so popular when I uploaded it. At least you feel like you've earned the answer once I do finally share it! There's a link in the description of where to skip to though.
Thanks for sharing! I also had Themarest Prolite 4 for years and looking for something a bit more comfy and thicker. I'm between this Exped model and Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra. One thing bothers me going from Thermarest mat, that a lot of inflatable mats are quite noisy - making squeaking sounds or sounds like you are laying on a bag of chips. Do you find Exped SynMat WinterLite mat noisy?
It's not as quiet as a 'traditional' Thermarest Prolite, but it's far quieter than many of the modern thicker inflatable mats. I really don't find the noise an issue unlike some other brands. I haven't tried the Big Agnes, so can't comment on how it compares to that, but I have been pleased with the performance of the Exped and it's so much more comfortable than a standard mat. I've since bought one of the very large Exped double mats for car camping too.
Often I think it would be nice if some bikes were deliberately made using external cabling. It's just so easy to fix at the side of the road. Thank you for this as I'm stressing about how I might change these when the day comes.
It has been fantastic. I've not needed to make any further alterations to it, it just works. Well worth investing in a decent full length under quilt, the difference it makes to your hammocking comfort is remarkable. I'm hoping to get out again soon, so if I have sufficient light I'll do a follow-up video. Thanks for watching.
@@jasonf4258 Other than those mentioned in the video - secondary suspension mod and side clips / tie-out points I've not needed to modify my underquilt any further. I make sure that it's stored in a net bag, rather than a small stuff sack and I always make sure it is aired out and fully dry before storage.
I think i go for the Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Mat! It has a super adjuster when erected for fine tune. And has a quick release system for deflating! Better!
I was waiting with bated breath..... then you said "magnet"...... I'd already tried that - my cable hole on my spesh Roubaix is about a 10mm - 15mm further up the seat stay and using a magnet didn't work at all - back to the drawing board I guess :o(
I just bought an under quilt for around this price blanket at a Chinese site so there’s no need for me tinkering with it. Too much fuss making a hammock under quilt when you can buy one already made for cheaper or around the price of this Costco blanket in this video.
You won't be able to fit the valve extender if that's the case. Most tubes do have removable cores though. If it's tight you may need a proper valve core tool. They're very cheap to buy.
I'm unsure where to sew the webbing for the side baffles. Is it inside the baffle once the square is folded over and sewn ending up along the top edge [unseen inside the fold]? It looks as though there are tabs along the length sides but no mention of that. From your make-it video I think the webbing is inside the side baffle and ends up along the top edge but I don't see stitching to show where it was sewn, but this video I see webbing on the outside and unsure where it was originally sewn and I see those extra tabs. Sorry, I'm confused. Please explain again exact placement of webbing and where it ends up once the quilt is completely sewn together.
Is 1.5" grosgrain polyester ribbon sufficient for the webbing? Is the webbing inside the baffle once you fold over your side square? That would make it along the top edging of both sides, correct? I'm making 2 for my son and want to be sure I understand everything and make them right.
You may be fine with 1.5" grosgrain, i've not tried that myself, but it's only takin the weight of the blanket, so I would think it would work. Yes, the edge that is folded over each side becomes a baffle essentially.
I filmed it on my phone to share with my friends. I was just chatting away. It's nice that it has helped a lot of other people too, but it was never intended to be a well scripted RU-vid tutorial.
Just use a thread stitch line or teflon floss and vacuum it through the hole, then just tape the end of it to the cable. Been doing this for years fast and easy. Magnet also works.
Thanks. I've had no problems with the mat, although hit hasn't had any use this past year thanks to lock down rules over here. The only thing I would recommend is to go for the long version if you're over 6 foot.
@@leonardmcdermott7703 I blame Rage Against the Machine. In all seriousness, it's not inexcusable in the UK to refer to the ground as the floor in some instances. One could also argue that because I have a covering of sand and bark over the ground that it has indeed now become a floor. Or perhaps I'm just wishing I was in the woods and imagining the forest floor beneath me.
@@AJSpinDrift I spent 15 years as a child in London before we moved 'home' to Ireland. While i was there inside was referred to as the floor outside the ground. I think what you described is another example of the dilution of the English language.
Hi. No elastic in the webbing I used, although you could use elasticated webbing if you wanted to. The reason I used webbing was so that I didn't need any secondary suspension.
