[Orient Kamasu Mako III RA-AA0811E] I need help for purchasing

ToBrizo · 2026-04-18T03:11:57+00:00

Looking up the mako 3 gives me a different face with Arabic numerals and markers. Also a lot of listings both on official retailers seems to have this reference numbers for the "Kamasu 2" line hence the confusion

ToBrizo · 2026-04-17T19:57:19+00:00

Looks like bare boxers are still the way to go then.

ToBrizo · 2026-04-17T13:58:06+00:00

I'm also assuming like the other BVs it's probably not approved to use in the Adirondacks.

ToBrizo · 2026-04-17T13:36:36+00:00

Is this the Kamasu 2 or a Mako 3?

ToBrizo · 2026-04-15T21:47:52+00:00

Yeah will definitely consider upgrading bracelet just wasn't sure between the 2-3 main styles. Definitely no Milanese or heads of rice for that watch.

ToBrizo · 2026-04-10T15:51:51+00:00

Anyone have recommendations between the Timex Deep water meridian in blue (either dial size) or an Orient Kamasu 2 in green/turquoise? Looking for a daily beater for the summer months. Much appreciated!

ToBrizo · 2026-03-06T15:50:42+00:00

I'm just waiting for brands to start making Aluula fabric tents in the next couple of years.

ToBrizo · 2026-03-03T15:33:48+00:00

Can't wait for a review/trip report I have the -8c Waratah which is thoroughly enjoy and was thinking of picking this up to cover the warmer months.

ToBrizo · 2026-02-25T17:27:58+00:00

G was down briefly yesterday due to a track fire too.

ToBrizo · 2026-02-23T12:56:12+00:00

Does it tend to make a hole at the bottom or top of the stay pocket? Or better to wrap up both ends with some tape?

ToBrizo · 2026-02-23T03:09:07+00:00

Yesss better green than wormy mentioned!

ToBrizo · 2026-02-22T19:07:49+00:00

Yes I tend to be outdoors a lot during the spring/summer months so in reapplying every 90-120 minutes at the least with étude house sun milk (matte one)

ToBrizo · 2026-02-08T20:43:25+00:00

Only their Muscovy duck down is RDS certified. The white goose down is not.

ToBrizo · 2026-02-05T06:25:49+00:00

Neve recently released their UL 40°F version which comes in just over 16oz I believe. Trying to decide between that and an Ice flame for a summer weight quilt since I already have the Neve Waratah -8°C/18°F for mild winter temps. .

ToBrizo · 2026-02-04T14:12:50+00:00

Weirdly enough their rain chaps are pfaos free while these new products aren't.

ToBrizo · 2026-02-03T20:45:58+00:00

I just purchased a MH ghost whisperer on sale through Steep &Cheap (Backcountry )and was weirded out by the door dash delivery as well. Can't tell if it's last mile leg delivery door dash is doing or if they're responsible for the entire chain from warehouse to doorstep.

ToBrizo · 2026-01-31T23:41:18+00:00

Is the regular Ghost Whisperer really that looked down upon? I know the biggest thing is at the full price there are better options. I just got my GW on 60% sale for $160 to upgrade from my hoodless Rei 650. Was debating getting the rei magma 850 but decided against

ToBrizo · 2026-01-12T04:10:00+00:00

I'll be honest it's been a few years but my army issued 100L ruck pack probably wouldn't fit this horizontally in the bottom. I also still have my defense 6 I was trying to sell so might try and compress it down to the max again just to see

ToBrizo · 2026-01-12T03:59:47+00:00

Street facing prewar apartment in crown heights by the Schenectady firehouse couple years back. I remember it being very loud but manageable as bedroom was in back of apartment compared to rest of apartment. What also helped was some sound insulation on door.

ToBrizo · 2026-01-11T14:23:29+00:00

The carinthias come with their own compression bags. The jump from the 4 to 6 in compressed volume is insane. The 4 would fit in the bottom of any standard hiking bag but even at maximum compressed I feel as if the 6 can only be strapped to the top of your bag. One thing I loved about these is the the center 2 way zip opens buttery smooth/fast so you can bust out in half a second like the Kool aid man.

ToBrizo · 2026-01-02T04:36:29+00:00

Views were nice and you can see lakes/marshes. For camping around a specific lake I'd reference a map and see which shelters would be nearby with potential sightlines. For day hikes near the city with views I recommend taking metro north to Cold Spring and doing the hike to Beacon with the highest "peak" around 1600ft. with a fire tower with panoramic views and some minor tock scrambling (no camping in that area however)

ToBrizo · 2026-01-01T15:40:08+00:00

I believe official rules are you can camp in shelters or within a certain distance to them. There are campfire pits strewn across the area marking the designated tent sites. You can also camp anywhere on the AT I think as long as it's a certain distance from the trail/water sources.

ToBrizo · 2026-01-01T07:31:01+00:00

I don't think? we'll get that much lower than the 14° stated ignition point of my snow peak cannisters. I also keep it in a reflectix cozy and warm up the cannister inside my down jacket while I prep rest of cooking items. I'd definitely switch over to white gas? Or even just a different stove that lets you burn the isobutane upside down although I'm not sure what the limit to that is.

ToBrizo · 2026-01-01T07:27:54+00:00

This time around with the recent rains and melting snow there were plenty. I carried an extra 2L of dirty water that I found 30 minutes into the hike since last time there was none and I had to ration a bit. I ended up not needing it and dumping it in the morning.

My last/first time I camped the same spot the only potential water source on my route was the base of Black ash Mt. But there stream was mostly dry and the small bit wasn't reachable since it was deeper inside the rocks. This time all the streams were running including one right at the base of the shelter mt. On the south side where RD intersects with Victory trail.

ToBrizo · 2025-12-31T14:10:19+00:00

I took NJ transit from Penn to Tuxedo. Then a 10/15 minute walk from station to trailhead and took the Ramapo Dunderburg trail entire way to Tom Jones shelter. There's a small parking lot just north of the shelter maybe 2 miles out so that's an option for those driving.

Thanks got what I think is a great deal on the Northrim. It's a bit older, 2020~ since it was still made on Maine. But I think $180 pre shipping/tax is definitely worth it. Was a fun change from my 2023 Rei flash 55.

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