gear – Three Points of the Compass

Gear talk: Quad Lock case and tripod adapter for the Samsung Galaxy S20+

Looking for ways to improve the tripod set up for a phone on trail, Three Points of the Compass has been looking at the Quad Lock options

Electronics

Gear talk: the Nitecore 21700 Intelligent Battery System

The Nitecore 21700 Intelligent Battery System brings together a rechargeable battery, magnetic light and input/output charging cap in a small and convenient set. But is it suitable for use on trail? Probably not.

Gear

Gear talk: knocking the grams off a sit pad

Three Points of the Compass catches up with the rest of the world and does something obvious- cuts a piece of foam to sit on

Gear

Knife Chat: is this the most practical minimalist knife on trail? The Deejo 15g

Not a lot is required of a knife for 99.9% […]

Gear

Knife chat: Nail clippers

Foot care for the hiker is all important. Part of that regime is ensuring that toenails are kept trimmed. If you don’t- bruising, split nails, ingrown nails, lost nails, blisters, […]

Gear

Map measurer of the month- The BUX map measure

“can be used on all normal English maps” The plastic […]

Food

Gear talk: carrying a tin opener on trail

While it is doubtful that many backpackers would dream of packing such an item, Three Points of the Compass advocates carrying a tin opener while on trail, especially on a […]

Gear

Map measurer of the month- the Practical Motorist map measurer

The Practical Motorist map measurer was cheaply made, produced in […]

Gear

Gear talk: Smaller power banks, plugs and leads on trail

Small power banks/chargers Like most hikers, Three Points of the […]

Food

Knife chat: Leatherman keychain multi-tools: which is best for hiking?

A choice of nine keychain multi-tools… Three Points of the […]

Gear

Gear talk: The Nitecore NU25- a quick mod

Three Points of the Compass has used a few headlamps on trail over the years. The one that is currently in favour is the Nitecore NU25. Available in black, yellow […]

Cooking

Gear talk: What gear wears out on a long hike?

Lightweight modern gear can be surprisingly tough. With care much […]

Gear

Knife chat: A top five of 58mm Victorinox knives- my number one choice

Adding utility to the classic: The ‘Wanderer’ series and Manager […]

Gear

Knife chat: A top five of 58mm Victorinox knives- my number three choice

Added utility: the ‘Rally’ series The requirement on trail for […]

Gear

Knife chat: A top five of 58mm Victorinox knives- my number four choice

A pocket workshop on trail My previous post on 58mm […]

Gear

Knife chat: SwissCards

Victorinox SwissCards The Victorinox SwissCards are lightweight plastic ‘cards’ that contain a small range of tools. These can frequently be all that is required on a hike. Three Points of […]

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