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For years, cool pens have fueled a collector's market that has resulted in a no shortage of counterfeit, over-hyped, and just plain garbage pens. I've been collecting pens since I was a kid and I still own only about five that I... See more » For years, cool pens have fueled a collector's market that has resulted in a no shortage of counterfeit, over-hyped, and just plain garbage pens. I've been collecting pens since I was a kid and I still own only about five that I consider worthy of a display case. The Inka-Ti Titanium Pen is one of them. But there's only one problem: it's now found a permanent home in my backcountry journaling kit. The Inka-Ti Titanium Pen is a work of art, sure: clean lines and beautiful simplicity. It has a major cool factor to it, too: morphing from a compact keychain pen that disappears into a tiny plastic Aloksak or pocket to a full-length writing instrument or PDA stylus. But it's the technology behind the pen that really makes it shine, and sets it apart from other collectors pens. A 100% solid titanium body with carbon fiber fittings gives this pen a level of durability unmatched by any other. And, that just plain "fits" into the lightweight backpacking lifestyle, where titanium and carbon fiber are heralded as two of our most coveted materials for gear due to their tremendous strength:weight ratios. The technology doesn't stop with the materials, however: it writes like a champ: right side up or upside down, sea level or high altitudes (I've used Inka cartridges at the summit of Rainier and I know others who've taken them higher), not to mention pouring rain, sloppy snow, and even subfreezing temperatures. And yes, I tested it underwater and it writes perfectly, but if you need a pen to write underwater then "you got serious thrill issues, dude". How I Use It: For backpacking, I keep the Inka pen handy, usually in my pocket with a small Rite-in-the-Rain Mini-Notebook, or in a small Aloksak in the top lid of my backpack. On the trail, I simply pull out the "mini-pen" and write a few short notes. In camp, I assemble the pen fully for extended writing. I've also removed the keychain split ring to save weight and reduce bulk, but if you need the functionality of an attachment mechanism, you can keep it or replace it with string. Strengths: Impeccable craftsmanship and durability, the finest pressurized ballpoint cartridge I've ever used in real wilderness conditions, and high James Bond morph factor. Oh yeah: very light, too! Limitations: Some time is required to assemble the full length pen (10 seconds or faster with practice, but the shortie can be pulled from the housing to jot notes immediately as needed), and the shorter length of the fully assembled pen (5 inches / 12.7 cm) is not as suited for extended writing if you have XL sized hands. See less »

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