Thanks for the advice, I did see it and I’ve just received a set of Timberlok screws to test. I’ll probably take some along when I need to camp on frozen ground (instead of the lakes).

Absolutely agree that fur remains incredibly useful, see my sleep system video where I use reindeer pelts as a mattress!

@@arcticperegrinations Since you were talking about modern gloves, why/if didn't you look 8000m gloves ? You cant go wrong going with Inuit...

Glad it was helpful!

The butane torch will likely not work in very cold weather, the reason most opt for liquid fuel stoves. Would be quite difficult (and likely very dangerous) to handle a burning liquid fuel stove to try to heat the peg.

@@arcticperegrinations Your homemade alu tube pegs will probably work great even when frozen into the ground. Pour hot water into the hollow tube. It will probably take a lot less water than other pegs - if the tube isn't filled with ice also.

Thanks, when I have some time in my schedule I will try to make the rest of the reviews.

I'm actually in the process of reviewing all the gear (first video posted today), and will review the Helsport bag and sleeping kit in the next 2-3 weeks

My pleasure, I've just uploaded a video specifically addressing how I will stake out the tent when I go back newt March! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKGqmJWOa8uDf80

Just posted the first review video today, and I will have a full review in the next few weeks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKGqmJWOa8uDf80

Don't worry, the final height will be a lot lower! I'll compress everything (I don't want to do that now, prefer to give the down some breathing space at this time), and I'm going to use a few wider bags, and certainly reshuffle a bit. This was a maximalistic scenario, I usually end up slowly pruning down the weight / bulk in the weeks before leaving, a bit like a meditative process. Part of the height is the reindeer pelts, they don't compress ;) And you are right, I do bring more than the average, but I'm also quite defensive in my packing/gear strategy. I prefer snowshoeing / microspikes to skiing, just a personal preference ;) I'll post a review of the my Delta force (they are individually specked so there is no standard weight) one of these days if I have time. Great to meet a fellow Acapulco owner !

Hi Claude, it is a Delta Force 135 from Acapulka, I’ll make a short video about it before leaving for Greenland.

Thank you, part of the fun of preparing such a trip is the finetuning. Too many identical compression bags, so I took home a few Tyvek hospital wrist bands;). My next challenge is lowering the height of the filled pulk… my stuffsacks are not yet compressed, still, I do have quite a high load, which would be more stable if lower… so, more tweaking before departure!

Thank you!

Hi Aaron, there are a lot of anecdotal stories out there, but very little comparative evidence. I based myself on this older paper :septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/download/1203/1143/4582. They compared reindeer pelt to a thermarest mattress in 1996 (important to keep in mind, pelts have not evolved since then, mattresses sure have;). And I see local populations still using them extensively, which counts for a lot (for me). I’ll certainly post my experience after the hike!

And just to reiterate, this replaces my small foam mat (R2-3.5), and is accessory my therm-a-rest neoair xtherm NXT which is my main mattress.

Could you give some info on how you're getting your pulk to Kanger? Thanks!

Great! When and in what direction will you go? I’ll be in Sisimiut until the 1st of April.

Acapulka has a special carrier bag, and I will pad the inside of the bag with some of the clothing,…. I’ll put only half of the gear in the pulka and half in a separate bag for the flight. Already paid for the extra weight and will contact Air Greenland in advance about the oversized luggage. Fingers crossed! How are you planning to get your pulk to Kangerlussuaq ?

Dank je, Tom!

That is indeed the plan, so I will be most happy to give this feedback! Can’t wait to be back in Greenland!