Two issues with Owala water bottles: 1) The exterior surface is slippery as a mother if it gets even a slight amount of liquid on it which is bound to happen when filling. I returned it for this reason alone. Infuriating slipperiness. I was thinking of buying latex tubing to tie on a two-ended handle to slip my hand in, etc. but I just went with the Contigo lock-top 32 oz. and Coleman 40-oz lock-top, neither of which are slippery when wet. The Coleman doesn't seem to retain cold as long as the Contigo and it does seem a Stanley handle would be nice (along with the narrowed base for car cup holders). 2) The plastics in the lid are cheaper and retain odors. I got a two-pack from Costco and one lid retained a muted and unpleasant Earl Grey Tea scent and the other got a sort of musty scent to it, not sure from what, but opening the bottle after washing it presented the smell of something you'd expect to find at a thrift store, not less than a month old and properly cared for and washed.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I've personally had none of those issues. I actually just got the bottle wet to see if would make it difficult to hold and there doesn't seem to be an issue. I've also never experienced any weird scents. Did you buy the Owala free-sip? Maybe there is a difference between the ones sent to the UK and the US. Such a shame. I hope you find a good one soon that's right for you :)
The perfect "big" waterbottle would actually be those "Simply Grapefruit" bottles, with the narrow neck and wider base. If only they weren't plastic. A plain steel one would be great, no need for vacuum-double wall either, the shape is great for large volume. In the same size as the juices but also maybe a taller one, same footprint. Nothing fancy for the lid, but a lanyard so it can hang off the side while drinking so it could be a one-handed affair.
@@tristbrook There might even be a difference in the two-pack versions for Costco or bigbox stores. It was definitely the FreeSip. The plastics used it in seemed to be of a slightly lower quality/density (hard to say, like variance between car interiors, some seem "cheaper") The exterior surface has a fine small-grain dapple to it, and when wet it's a real bear to keep it from slipping through my fingers. The Coleman bottle has a similar texture, but no slippage. (This one: "FreeFlow AUTOSEAL® 40 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle") It felt like some kind of prank, like "how could they DO this to me?" XD
Yes! I've used it as my only bag on Easy Jet or Ryan Air when we went to Scotland for a short trip. I wouldn't recommend maxing out the bags capacity by filling the kangaroo pouch though
@@tristbrook not the regular ones, the ones with bigger more robust lower part(don't know how to call it) but damn I never wore crocs after that hike haha
That's a lot of gear for my taste. I take a M4/3 a couple of lenses and a small super zoom 1inch sensor backup. But, I'm older and my back would not deal well with such a mass of gear.
Weight is definitely a big factor and very personal preference with how much we are each willing to carry. I’m always trying to reduce the weight but maximise quality and versatility
@@tristbrook the only thing I'd say I'd do differently is I do make use of my ND filters if I wanna shoot video with my big camera. You're right about them being a pain in the ass but I suffer through it. And while slightly less useful I'll still bring one of those little lights they've come in handy a time or two. Everything else is spot on.
@@jmackultra Your comment about suffering sums it up! What we are willing to suffer through dictates what we are willing to take. The release of Peter McKinnons new ND and Polariser in one filter might change my mind on filters
During filming I mentioned about buying one but cut it during editing as it didn’t feel right to comment on a camera I haven’t used or own. Planning to buy one though. The reviews look great and hoping it could be a replacement for the GoPro. Do you have an x3 or x4?
So many people overlook camera's with APS-C sensors but they are probably some of the best out there for lightweight, versatile and compact set ups for travel
The drone was the biggest waste of money for me. I've only used it once in the past 4 years. I was in Puerto Rico and the only places I could use it was on a resort on the east side of the island and somewhere in the mountains (can't remember the exact spot). The app wouldn't let me fly it in San Juan. On the mainland, I can't even fly it around my house. I live too close to an airport. That happens if you live in a city.
I feel your pain. I made the mistake of buying the DJI FPV drone, took it on my trip to Scotland and left it in the car the entire time because it was just too much of a faff. Barely used the one I have to be honest
My equipment (very similar): Sony A7c II/20-70 f4.0; DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, DJI Action 4 Adventure Combo, DJI mini 3 pro/RC&Fly more combo. Additionally i include Sony ECM-M1 and the PGYTECH Mantispod 2.0 (with RC included). And at last the Acer Spin 5 i7, Sandisk Extreme portable SSD 4TB and the PGYTECH Createmate for editing and storage. Thank you for the highly informative video; mabe you habe some recommendations für carrying cases/sling- or backbags? Greetings from germany.
That's a great gear list! I should try out a small tripod like the Mantispod you mentioned. In the past I've use gorilla pods but they can become awkward to use/distract me from the experience. I have no specific recommendations for bags. I like to use normal looking backpacks with a camera cube inside for travel (maintains a low profile). Currently using the Tropicfeel Shell backpack. I did a review on it in the previous video if you're interested. For work I use a Lowepro AW350. Easier to pack a lot of equipment and keep it protected and it's cheap. Different situations call for different bags. As long as the camera gear is protected that's what really matters. Glad you found the video useful :)
Yeah I’ve heard some people are struggling to get hold of one. This is the only camera I’ve ever specifically recommended because it’s so good! I hope you manage to get one soon
