Monday, August 25, 2014

Gear Review: Klymit Intertia O Zone Sleeping Pad

A couple of years ago I did a review on the Klymit Inertia X-Frame, an extremely lightweight, packable sleeping pad. In January I bought the new version, the O-Zone. It has more coverage, but is only 2oz heavier (11oz) and only slightly larger when packed. 


As my friends get winded filling up their full size sleeping pads I laugh as I blow up my pad in 5-7 large breaths. There's a pillow that's attached but blows up separately in 2-3 breaths. I like to keep the pad in my sleeping bag. I find it keeps me warmer and I don't ever "fall" off of it in my tossing and turning. 

Photo from outtagear.com
This is how small it packs, only slightly larger than a 12 oz soda can. 

When you want to go lightweight but still be comfortable, this is a great option. When I car camp I do use it in tandem with a basic Thermarest for the feeling of being in a queen size memory foam bed....

So, if you don't like spending 10 minutes and 300 breathes filling up your sleeping bad check out the Klymit Inertia O-Zone! ($99)

Monday, August 18, 2014

Jansport 15" Right Pack Sleeve

I just came home from two and half weeks on the road. I was tired and ready for a shower, but there was a box from Jansport on my bed. I opened it to find the 15" Right Pack Sleeve, a laptop cover in the style of Jansport's classic backpack.



My 13" Macbook Pro fits securely in the sleeve, but there's room for my charger and a few accessories. It's great and I love the style! Comes in many different colors. 

Monday, August 11, 2014

Podcast on FulltimePhotographer.com



Several weeks ago photographer, Josh Rossi, who operates fulltimephotographer.com interviewed me for his daily podcast. He focused on the multiple restarts I've had in my career and my views on the importance of failure. Check it out!

fulltimephotographer.com/148-d-scott-clark-learning-from-failure/