GEAR TALK from the desk of Mr. Gadget.
Reviews on outdoor products available in Philippine market.

Kovea Lantern - It weighs approximately 300 grams with the case. Runs for 7 hours. Uses butane cartridges for lighters as well as Coleman cartridges. Gauze for Coleman lantern can also be utilized. However, spare parts are not available. Price ranges 1,400 Php to 1,600 Php. (Stores : Montanara) Rating : ****

Salewa Jacket - It's fabric is tusian nylon. Features pit-zip, a hood rolled into a collar, hood adjustment, fleece-line, inner lining, hem with elastic draw cord, 3 pockets with zippers, key ring on the side, and a hook-&-loop cuff adjustment. Its low priced, ranges from 2,900- 4,200 Php. Waterproof, warm and has very durable shell. However, the hood is small, fabric is not breathable and there is no waist adjustment. Available colors are yellow and black and red and black. Sizes, small, medium and large. (stores : Bombproof- Robinson's Ortigas). Rating ***

Trek Lite Pants - (Bombproof) Uses a tear resistant and waterproof fabric. Features include reinforced abrasion points, zippered side adjustment, 5 pockets, hook-&-loop cuff adjustment, waist adjustment (elastic webbing with ladder lock). It is compact and waterproof. But durability of zipper is still questionable, and stitches are inferior. Price 750 Php. Convertibles also available (shorts to pants). (stores : Bombproof - Robinson's Ortigas, Power-up Gyms) Rating ***

EMS Backpacks - Just like the Jansports bags available on the local market (over-runs), EMS is also an imported brand but the backpacks on reviews are local products manufactured by their local sub-contractors. Designs are not available in the foreign market. Materials used are imported and quality of product is okay. The bag is not bulky and can be converted to a mid-size backpack from full-size. Price : 1,900 Php. (Stores : Camp-O) Rating : ****

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