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?

Samsung Screwed Up My Phone

I have never been a Samsung fan, Sony have always been my choice for last 15 years. Back in Singapore 2016 my son had a Samsung S7 and he had made me change my mine. Back then Sony did not have the phone of choice so I have decided to purchased a Samsung S7. 

The S7 was my adventure tough phone, made videos, Navigate, edited videos for Youtube, entertainment  etc. Recently due to poor anger management I have damage the screen.

So the phone was sent for replacement screen and when it came back the led and sensor was not working. Back it when for service and when it returned I asked if the phone is still waterproof and I did not get an answer. I decided to put it to the test and it failed!!

The service center called and told me the phone could not be repaired and they can't do anything about it!!!

Moral of the story if you send your phone for repair it is best you check with them. I made this video so everyone around the world can take note about this problem. As for me now if I do not get an answer I will bring this to Consumer Association. 

Some of the video I have made in Singapore using S7    

Gear Review Titanium Canteen Set

Note: Below is a video I have made, this is the first time using and setup.

Before I start the post, first of all I like to thanks Campers' Corner Singapore for sponsoring this Titanium Canteen Set. It has been a great addition to our outdoor kit. 

Titanium Canteen Set do not come cheap, I wanted this for quite sometime and was fortunate enough Campers' Corner gave this set to me. 

Why this is not cheap is simply because the Canteen alone makes up of 3 three pieces to make one, the bottom, top half is welded together than follow by the screw thread. That is the reason you find the canteen has a middle line and that is the joining area. 

I am glad it fitted firmly in my Eagle Creek Backpack as the pic show above. This backpack have traveled around World the for 15 years.

Usually I will carry a cookset and Nalgene bottle with Snow Peak Mug which nested firmly for both me and partner used. 

With this new setup, I will save space in the backpack and carry less weight. The canteen itself has 1200ml and mug 600ml capacity. That is more than enough for our traveling needs.

Now it will also be a great addition to my solo outdoor needs.  My outdoor set will be used with water filter to fill the mug, boil it and pour into the canteen. As it is made of Titanium, it will cool very fast. I will still carry a 450ml Titanium Snow Peak Mug for drinks mix. Inside the mug will store Alcohol Stove.  

Gear Review AMG Titanium Large Cook Pot

This is a short review on AMG Titanium Cook Pot. The last review I did on a Medium Pot Set was a while back. This review is just to show how the medium and large Pot set can nested perfectly.

Till today, we have use the medium pot set extensively at home and it served us well. Quality built still remain the same.

AMG Titanium Cook Pot Medium Size Review
http://www.taiwancamping.net/2016/05/amg-titanium-cookset.html

Final Review on Taiwan Made SYM SB300 Cruiser

It's has been one a half year since I owned this bike, the the video will share my thoughts.
Thanks for supporting.

This is the cheapest cruiser and a camper biker around Taiwan, you will not go wrong, in my experience.

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. 

Choosing Multi Tools

Frankly there is no such thing as best Multi-Tool, every tools suit every person differently. With more than 2 decades using Multi-tool experience, I have narrowed down to my needs.  

A breakdown on the Multi-Tools I have owned

• Swiss Army Issued SAK given  to me by a Swiss friend.
• Swiss Army Knife Mini
• Leatherman Wave 
• Modded Leatherman Super Wave Black Tactical 
• Leatherman Rebar
• Leatherman Juice Xe6
• Victorinox Farmer
• Leatherman Style PS
• Leatherman CS

Last couple of years of my usage there are 2 kind of Multi-tools, one for OUTDOOR / TRAVELING and the other for EDC URBAN SURVIVAL TOOL.

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

Gear Review AMG Titanium Cookset Medium Size

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 FMB-913T

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

Wight: 437gm
Cost around USD30

Car Camping Mini Camp Setup (Mini Glamping)

It has been 18 month since we did this and is our third time we have tried mini camping, was much inspired by many Japanese V-Blogger. Mini camping has all the comfort of Glamping, the setup is less tedious and less heavy gears to bring along.

Watch the video below to get a better glimpse.

Main Gears
Main Tent was from Walrus now taken over by MSR
Tarp by DD Hammock
3 different size of take top
Sho's B-6 Grill
Cooler

All our gear in Mini Daihatsu 4x4 Terios

Bring along Trash bags, it protect your gears from getting soiled

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㎝

Ferrocerium Rods and Fire Starting Kit

If you have been surfing around the internet on this subject you will definitely find tons of info on it. Ferrocerium Rods aka Fire Steel. Some claimed the Chinese made Firesteels are crap while other champion the Swedish Fire Steel which I still own and now she is laying it my pile of outdoor scrap stuff.

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.

Akoray Mini Hand Torch K-106

During the last camping trip while we were heading back under the rain and in total darkness. Our Petzl headlamp could not shine far. We used to own the Petzl Myo XP headlamp and that was able to shine far but it was rather heavy on the head. Night navigation around the mountains can be rather dangerous if we do not have proper lighting, from our last experience we definitely need a Spot lamp.