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SEA TO SUMMIT PACK TAP
TEST SERIES BY ERIN M. HEDDEN
FR
December 20, 2011
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Erin M. Hedden
EMAIL: ***@live.com
AGE: 33
LOCATION: Southeastern Colorado, USA
GENDER: F
HEIGHT: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
WEIGHT: 153 lb (69.40 kg)
Backpacking Background: I have been backpacking since 4 years of age, taking long trips into the mountains with my family. I hike various terrains from mountains and plateaus to grasslands and prairies. My excursions can be a day hike with a light-weight waist pack, a loop trail taking up to 5 days on which I keep my pack as light-weight as possible, or an in-and-out trip for a night or two where my pack can be heavy. Slow and steady is my pace and I use a tent or a hammock depending on weather and terrain.
INITIAL REPORT
PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 1">>Manufacturer: Sea to Summit
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Manufacturer's Website: <<HYPERLINK GOES HERE - "http://www.seatosummit.com/" LINK TEXT = "Sea to Summit">>
MSRP: $24.95 as listed by retailer (not listed on website)
Listed Weight: 4 oz (113 g)
Measured Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Size tested 4 liter (135 oz)
Color tested: Green and black
Also available in:
2 liter (67 oz)
6 liter (203 oz)
10 liter (338 oz)
Listed Capacity: 4 liter (135 fl oz)
Measured Capacity : 3.8 liters (128 fl oz)
Material used for the bladder is Mylar
Material used for the exterior is 420 D ripstop nylon
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 2" IMAGE CAPTION = "Mylar Bladder">>That the Sea to Summit Pack Tap is small, lightweight and easily attached to a pack's exterior or folded up and packed away for use in camp is a big plus, however, my only concern is that the bladder is made up of mylar and I don't know how well this material will hold up over use and time because once it is compromised structurally, it may need to be replaced and replacement parts are available through the company if one is needed. The functional nozzle of the Pack Tap is easy to use and works well. I like the colors and the fact that there are other sizes available for purchase. With the exception of my two biggest concerns, the bladder's durability and the nozzles ability to hold up over time and use, I like the w
hole concept of the Pack Tap and its numerous applications out in the field.
TRYING IT OUT
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 3" IMAGE CAPTION = "Tap">>Filling the Pack Tap was easy to do after removing the nozzle tap. I experienced no initial leakage or weeping from the bag as I let it set overnight. After it sat outside overnight I enlisted the help of some of my straps and strapped it to my backpack to see how well it would work as an exterior mount for the pack. It worked well and there was no slippage and little need for readjustment. I also used the same straps to tie it around one of the trees outdoors, it worked out well.
SUMMARY
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 4">>I look forward to using the Sea to Summit Pack Tap on my fall excursions into the bush and backwoods. It holds more water than the average water bottles I normally carry with me and because of that and its functional ability to be strapped to the exterior shell of a backpack I can cut the weight I normally carry by not having to include so many bottles of water in my pack.
The mylar bladder serves a concern and the nozzle tap might also be a concern, but I look forward to seeing if it proves me wrong.
Overall this is a very innovative product that has so many applications for the hiker, backpacker, camper, woodsman/woman and others in need of just a little extra water carried along without a lot of hassle.
<a name="FRPT">FIELD REPORT</a>
FIELD LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS
I took out the Sea to Summit Pack Tap out it to the prairies of Southeastern Colorado where it was secured to a tree using a small bungee. The day was sunny and 54 F (12 C) and cooled to 48 F (9 C) by the time I left. It was just an afternoon out to see how easy and convenient the Pack Tap would be for a day hike.<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 1">>
I used the Pack tap for a trip into Vogul Canyon in Southeastern Colorado where the day was a sunny but balmy 43 F (6 C) and I spent the day exploring the canyon with the Pack tap stored away in my backpack. The Pack tap provided more than enough water for me any my dog throughout the exploration of the canyon. A total of 6 hours and 32 minutes was spent in the canyon and walking along the lip of the canyons.
For an overnight into Oxbow Wildlife Refuge area in Southeastern Colorado in December I used the Pack Tap to carry in my water rations and found that strapping the Pack Tap to a tree was easy enough to do with one or two small bungee cords. <<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 2">>
PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD
I had no problems using the Pack Tap out in the field both during day hikes and on an overnight trip out in Oxbow state wildlife refuge area in December. To prevent over night freezing of the water left in the bladder after the day was over I brought the Pack Tap<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 4">> into the tent and kept it in my sleeping bag next to my body. I experienced no leaks or problems with any of the components and with the extra steps taken to prevent the contents of the Pack Tap from freezing I had no problems procuring water for my morning coffee the next morning. I am very pleased with the performance of the Sea to Summit Pack Tap.
SUMMARY
In short, I am very happy with the Sea to Summit Pack Tap. It is easy to fill, easily stored away when not in use, easy to carry and hang at the camp site or rest site on a day hike and all the components worked properly without any leaks or major problems. I am very impressed with this product.<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 3">>
This report was created with the BGT Report Generator.
Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
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TEST SERIES BY ERIN M. HEDDEN
FR
December 20, 2011
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Erin M. Hedden
EMAIL: ***@live.com
AGE: 33
LOCATION: Southeastern Colorado, USA
GENDER: F
HEIGHT: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
WEIGHT: 153 lb (69.40 kg)
Backpacking Background: I have been backpacking since 4 years of age, taking long trips into the mountains with my family. I hike various terrains from mountains and plateaus to grasslands and prairies. My excursions can be a day hike with a light-weight waist pack, a loop trail taking up to 5 days on which I keep my pack as light-weight as possible, or an in-and-out trip for a night or two where my pack can be heavy. Slow and steady is my pace and I use a tent or a hammock depending on weather and terrain.
INITIAL REPORT
PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 1">>Manufacturer: Sea to Summit
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Manufacturer's Website: <<HYPERLINK GOES HERE - "http://www.seatosummit.com/" LINK TEXT = "Sea to Summit">>
MSRP: $24.95 as listed by retailer (not listed on website)
Listed Weight: 4 oz (113 g)
Measured Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Size tested 4 liter (135 oz)
Color tested: Green and black
Also available in:
2 liter (67 oz)
6 liter (203 oz)
10 liter (338 oz)
Listed Capacity: 4 liter (135 fl oz)
Measured Capacity : 3.8 liters (128 fl oz)
Material used for the bladder is Mylar
Material used for the exterior is 420 D ripstop nylon
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 2" IMAGE CAPTION = "Mylar Bladder">>That the Sea to Summit Pack Tap is small, lightweight and easily attached to a pack's exterior or folded up and packed away for use in camp is a big plus, however, my only concern is that the bladder is made up of mylar and I don't know how well this material will hold up over use and time because once it is compromised structurally, it may need to be replaced and replacement parts are available through the company if one is needed. The functional nozzle of the Pack Tap is easy to use and works well. I like the colors and the fact that there are other sizes available for purchase. With the exception of my two biggest concerns, the bladder's durability and the nozzles ability to hold up over time and use, I like the w
hole concept of the Pack Tap and its numerous applications out in the field.
TRYING IT OUT
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 3" IMAGE CAPTION = "Tap">>Filling the Pack Tap was easy to do after removing the nozzle tap. I experienced no initial leakage or weeping from the bag as I let it set overnight. After it sat outside overnight I enlisted the help of some of my straps and strapped it to my backpack to see how well it would work as an exterior mount for the pack. It worked well and there was no slippage and little need for readjustment. I also used the same straps to tie it around one of the trees outdoors, it worked out well.
SUMMARY
<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 4">>I look forward to using the Sea to Summit Pack Tap on my fall excursions into the bush and backwoods. It holds more water than the average water bottles I normally carry with me and because of that and its functional ability to be strapped to the exterior shell of a backpack I can cut the weight I normally carry by not having to include so many bottles of water in my pack.
The mylar bladder serves a concern and the nozzle tap might also be a concern, but I look forward to seeing if it proves me wrong.
Overall this is a very innovative product that has so many applications for the hiker, backpacker, camper, woodsman/woman and others in need of just a little extra water carried along without a lot of hassle.
<a name="FRPT">FIELD REPORT</a>
FIELD LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS
I took out the Sea to Summit Pack Tap out it to the prairies of Southeastern Colorado where it was secured to a tree using a small bungee. The day was sunny and 54 F (12 C) and cooled to 48 F (9 C) by the time I left. It was just an afternoon out to see how easy and convenient the Pack Tap would be for a day hike.<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 1">>
I used the Pack tap for a trip into Vogul Canyon in Southeastern Colorado where the day was a sunny but balmy 43 F (6 C) and I spent the day exploring the canyon with the Pack tap stored away in my backpack. The Pack tap provided more than enough water for me any my dog throughout the exploration of the canyon. A total of 6 hours and 32 minutes was spent in the canyon and walking along the lip of the canyons.
For an overnight into Oxbow Wildlife Refuge area in Southeastern Colorado in December I used the Pack Tap to carry in my water rations and found that strapping the Pack Tap to a tree was easy enough to do with one or two small bungee cords. <<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 2">>
PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD
I had no problems using the Pack Tap out in the field both during day hikes and on an overnight trip out in Oxbow state wildlife refuge area in December. To prevent over night freezing of the water left in the bladder after the day was over I brought the Pack Tap<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 4">> into the tent and kept it in my sleeping bag next to my body. I experienced no leaks or problems with any of the components and with the extra steps taken to prevent the contents of the Pack Tap from freezing I had no problems procuring water for my morning coffee the next morning. I am very pleased with the performance of the Sea to Summit Pack Tap.
SUMMARY
In short, I am very happy with the Sea to Summit Pack Tap. It is easy to fill, easily stored away when not in use, easy to carry and hang at the camp site or rest site on a day hike and all the components worked properly without any leaks or major problems. I am very impressed with this product.<<IMAGE GOES HERE. ALT TEXT = "IMAGE 3">>
This report was created with the BGT Report Generator.
Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
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http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/test/TESTS/FR%20-%20Sea%20to%20Summit%20Pack%20Tap%20-%20Erin%20M.%20Hedden/
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