Thread: Kaweka Gear Dyneema products my review

Well I took the plunge and bought a few items from a new cottage manufacturer here in NZ.
Doing a bit of a review on Dyneema stuff sacks bought from Dillon who is the owner/manufacturer.
So far he has shown great customer service and we have been discussing a few more products that will be on the horizon hopefully soon.
I will point out I paid full retail on the products I have so there is no onus on my to give favour just an honest review. More to come.....

This is the 8L in .50oz dyneema it weighs just 9gms which is lighter than the domex silnylon 7L sack it comes with by 7gms its not much but it all adds up and the 8L bag fits my x-tall halo, thermolite bag liner and klymit x pillow and looks like there will be room for my new sleeping mat when it arrives too.


I will ditch the stuff sacks for the thermolite and x pillow too so that will save another 10gms or so.

This is the 4L stuff sack in .50oz it came in at 7gms and fits my intents Outdoors jett II tent in it complete inner tent and fly (would also fit footprint easily).



Excluding the Poles and pegs (pictured below)
Saving a whopping 51gms off the weight of the factory silnylon bag

Hold up, so you’ve saved 17 grams?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Hold up, so you’ve saved 17 grams?

It all adds up Gibo I'll save what I can where I can, also Dyneema is stronger and waterproof these are all good things.

This is the 2L dyneema dry bag in 1oz dyneema
I managed to fit a compression top, compression tights, thick pair of socks and undies in it, handy if you get wet, it comes in 4,6 and 8L sizes and I'm sure there are many uses for something like this (keeping phones, cameras and other water sensitive gear dry)
This 2L sack came in at 12gms.

Originally Posted by dannyb

This is the 2L dyneema dry bag in 1oz dyneema
I managed to fit a compression top, Ballet compression tights, thick pair of socks and undies in it, handy if you get wet, it comes in 4,6 and 8L sizes and I'm sure there are many uses for something like this (keeping phones, cameras and other water sensitive gear dry)
This 2L sack came in at 12gms.

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While you other blokes have are concerned over the 17 gram issue, I have been far more concerned to read that danny is taking Ballet compression tights.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

While you other blokes have are concerned over the 17 gram issue, I have been far more concerned to read that danny is taking Ballet compression tights.

Haha dunno how the heck that happened my ballet tights are strictly for ballet

Anyway after my weekend in Southland I have now used my dyneema bags in the field, I'm extremely happy with them they have held up well.
The one my tent is in gave the biggest weight saving but only because the manufacturers bag had straps and buckles etc on it that made it unnecessarily bulky and heavier than it needed to be.
The other bag I had my sleeping bag, sleeping mat, thermo rest liner and klymit x pillow in also held up well.
The dyneema bags are strong lightweight and water resistant.
I will be adding more to my gear that is for sure. I think the biggest weight savings can be had by eliminating multiple stuff sacks and combining gear together like I have with my bedding gear.
I can't wait to catch up with Dylan at Kaweka Gear about some new developments that are in the works.
If your looking for light weight, strong dry bags or stuff sacks you won't find a better deal.

Originally Posted by Gibo

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17 grams ?

Originally Posted by Gibo

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Careful legos are dangerous

I'll be trialing this gear in the field in a couple weeks, I'll update here when I get back.
Also on the horizon is pack liners, ponchos, tarps and possibly eventually tents if there is enough demand. @Gibo you may poke fun but this is a serious review so please don't ruin it, plus we all know legos in the wrong place can be a big problem.
As I have stated previously the advantages of Dyneema are more than just weight saving, its stronger and waterproof.
You can stick with heavy canvas if you like but I'll take the Dyneema
The same design tent I have that weighs in at just under 1.4kg in silnylon is only 800gms in dyneema I don't think that's anything to be laughed at.

I got a couple of the small bags off TM and they are cool. Exciting that they are thinking about making other stuff.

Originally Posted by WillB

I got a couple of the small bags off TM and they are cool. Exciting that they are thinking about making other stuff.

Yup thats Dillon and Kaweka gear, he's bloody great to deal with and there are some really good products on the horizon.