Thermos Flask Review

Manufacturer	Thermos
Model	Stainless King Food Jar	Vacuum Insulated Hydration Bottle	Stainless King Beverage Bottle
Retail Value	USD $ 25.99	USD $ 20.99	USD $ 24.99
Color	Metallic Blue/Stainless
Manufacturing Country	Made in China

Thermos has been a household name for years and is known by everyone.

It is actually one of the few items in the world that has become a genericized trademark. I can still remember the old soup Thermos we took on family outings: a simple canister with a click-on mug that would keep our food warm for about an hour or so.

The Thermos we know today may still carry the same name, but they made momentous strides in innovation since then.

What Cameras and Editing Software Les Stroud Uses for His Survivor Man Show - Video Interview

If you've been wondering about the camera gear and video editing software that Les Stroud uses for his Survivor Man show then it's all Sony.

He doesn't specifically tells which camera model but he does say he loves Sony Vegas (which is a bit too expensive for my amateurish video editing).

Free Topographic Maps and How To Read a Topographic Map

Whether you're a map enthusiast or simply want to plan your next outdoor trip, here's a list of free online topographic maps:

• USA - My Topo (good web usability and navigation)
• USA - Map Server
• USA - OnlineTopoMaps 
• Canada Atlas
• UK - Where's The Path (nice dual view: Google map and topo map)
• UK
• UK - Bing Maps
• Germany
• And The World - Topomapper.com (lots of options and great navigation with a scroll mouse)

How To Improvise a Tent Lamp

How do you improvise a tent lamp?

Simple: Strap your headlamp onto a plastic bottle filled with water and you get a nice glowing light.

You can leave your Coleman lantern at home now.

Be safe!

source: Climbs.me

Why People Don't Like Bear Grylls

I received an email from a PR team that handles the Degree (antiperspirant) brand.

They asked me to post this video on the blog. I replied that this is not beneficial in any way to the visitors of Highball Blog. It's well produced but it's a commercial. They din't reply.

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Leather vs Plastic - What Kind of Mountaineering Boot Do You Prefer?

Here's a short interview with Ed Viesturs on the differences between a plastic boot and a leather mountaineering boot.

Ed is a high altitude mountaineer, a mountain guide and author of three books:

• The Will to Climb
• K2 - Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain
• No Shortcuts to the Top

How To Shoot Stunning Aerial Video with Your Camera - GoPro Helicopter

There is a way for you to get those ultra smooth aerial shots with your GoPro HD camera: The XPro Helli Quadcopter.

Now, by the way these shots look, I guess the GoPro quadcopter can actually replace your GoPro steadicam, camera slider, jib crane and dolly. Especially outdoors and in open spaces, where you wanna take long moving shots. And what better way to move your rig than actually flying your cam?!

How To Edit MTS Videos

If you bought a new camera that shoots in AVCD format and can't view or edit the .MTS, files here are two pieces of software that you can use:

1. Use VLC Player to view MTS videos

VLC is a versatile player that will play most video formats.

Bike Stunts - Harman Extreme Fest (MTS and MP4 files)

Mammut Meridian GTX Mountaineering Boots Review

If Santa were a mountaineer he'd wear the Mammut Meridian GTX boots. :-)

So even though I have't actually seen Santa, I got a parcel from Switzerland with these boots inside. They made quite a travel loop and I guess they were destined for me since they were manufactured in my country (it says that on a label inside: Made in Romania).

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After a few years of rock climbing and mountaineering, I figured out I only need three types of shoes:

1. climbing shoes
2. light trekking shoes (for approach routes and hiking) - I don't wear any boots in the summer
3. and a good pair of winter mountaineering shoes

I don't care much for trekking (I wear any kind of sneakers or sandals) but I do want good climbing shoes and a solid mountaineering boot that can keep me warm and dry. Mammut delivered!

Grand Trunk Hammock Review - Parachute Nylon Double Hammock

Grand Trunk Goods Review
Manufacturer:	Grand Trunk Goods
Model:	Parachute Nylon Double Hammock
URL:	www.grandtrunkgoods.com
Retail Value:	USD $64.99
Weight:	20 ounces / 0.56 kg
Manufacturing Country:	Made in Indonesia

Grand Trunk Goods is a company that is very in synch with their customers. They produce top quality items at affordable prices and their items are only topped by their superior customer service.

They are truly one of the few remaining great companies that really take into consideration the feedbacks of their audience. This was reflected in their new 2012 product line. Stay tuned for the new sleeping bag/hammock combo.

Why I Sold Highball Blog

Update: This was an April Fools Joke. :-) Some parts of the article below are true though. I hope you'll have an awesome spring and a sunny summer full of outdoor adventures.

You may ask why I sold Highball Blog to Demand Media. The short answer is: they made me an offer I could't refuse.

The long answer is: my consulting work and my offline solar panels gigs take too much time so I became rather inactive on this blog. But at the same time I'm happy to share the benefits of outdoor gear sponsorships with a small group of select people who have been writing the reviews lately.

So what's next? Who's gonna run this blog?

Well, I will be here for a while (at least one year). I'll be showing them how this thing works (not that they don't know) but mostly I'll serve as a consultant until the transition is completely made.