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pertex According to Ron Bell in this thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/4563/index.html There are 9 different versions of Pertex Quantum, so it is not... |
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JMT thru-hike...which direction? I am tentatively planning a thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, and through guide books and websites I've learned that most people hike it north to south, starting in Yosemite and ending at Mt. W... |
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FF quilt How tall are you, and how does it fit? (trying to get some idea of it's length) |
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no way Impossible... |
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painkillers Have any younger (around 21 years old) outdoors person had success in getting a one-time prescription for some emergency painkillers? I'm guessing that based on age stereotypes I'll get ... |
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OR Stratus mitts I just bought the OR Stratus mitts. They are 5.8oz in size XL. They have a durable looking shell and a grippy palm. They are fleece-lined, and they don't have high-loft insulation on the palm s... |
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Delta vs 3D It seems that aside from Ray Jardine's opinion, the consensus is that Delta is actually better than 3D. Exactly why that is I'm not sure, but I'd guess a better loft/weight ratio is one... |
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Synthetic quilts Jordan, I had Fanatic Fringe's Polarguard 3D quilt and loved it. I never knew you were supposed to be careful stuffing it...never had a problem. If you're looking for a low-cost, lightwe... |
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re: what do you sleep in Every peice of clothing I have, wet or dry, with the exception of dirty pairs of spare socks. I don't like waking up cold at night and having to disrupt my sleep for several minutes to throw... |
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tarp poles I've always found clove hitches to grip well enough on their own. That is using carbon fiber poles though, which have "ribs". Aluminum might be a different story, but give clove hi... |
All Reader Reviews by Dane Burke
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad Sorry to ruin the average score of this well constructed pad, but it is simply too narrow for me. I am not "wide" by any means (not a small guy either), but I always feel like I am about to fall off t... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr Bivy Sack I simply can't justify NOT bringing this on every trip. Very durable. It is kind of annoying to get into though... |
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Integral Designs Silponcho This poncho/tarp works flawlessy in both configurations. The poncho mode does not affect it's use as a tarp...except you won't get a pretty ridgeline in an A-frame pitch (hood spoils it, causes wrinkl... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest Good vest if you're looking for lightweight high-loft torso insulation and can do without a full zip. The lack of a full zip is actually what persuaded me to get this instead of the Montbell Thermawra... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership Balanced, intelligent, in-depth, and open minded reviews on cutting edge gear. After a year's worth of BPL reviews, I can't believe the blatant advertisements that pass as reviews in other outdoor mag... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a low 3 stars, but I don't want to discourage anyone from reading it. It is full of good (if outdated) information and is simply a part of lightweight backpacking. However, it is the "old-scho... |
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Golite Jam This pack can do everything I need it to, from overnighters to weeklong trips, on trail, off trail, up and down mountains. I even used it as my only storage on a 3 week cycling trip down the pacific c... |
