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All Forum Posts by John Mackey
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Bivy in a tarptent ? John G., I do exactly as you suggest: I put more weight in my sleeping bag and never use a bivy in a tarptent. 6 ounces of extra down in a sleeping bag gives far more warmth than any 6 ounce bi... |
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Sublite features--request for feedbac Henry, I like my Tyvek Sublite just the way it is without the mesh door. This is your very lightest tent in your lineup so don't add either the extra 1.5 ounces or the extra $15 on the pric... |
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2008 favorites Gossamer Gear "The One" tent My favorite tent: only 17 ounces, bathtub floor, very easy to set up, full rain and insect protection, and very versatile. What's not to like? Could ... |
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Gossamer Gear adjustable poles According to Gossamer Gear's newsletter they have adjustable poles in development: "Adjustable Trekking poles! At last these are in the GG pipeline. Yeehaw! These revolutionary ... |
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Sublite and condensation Minor condensation on still, humid nights on the PCT in both Oregon and Washington this summer. Easily handled by pack towel. I suspect condensation would have been much heavier with either sil-n... |
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my experience with "The Murmur" I used a beta Murmur that Glenn loaned to me for several hundreds of miles on the Appalachian Trail back in April. I also have substantial hiking miles with both the G-5 and The Whisper. I believ... |
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Re: Opinions of the OR Zealot jacket The OR Zealot Jacket is a good piece of gear except for the zipper which is terrible. Hood is o.k. because I always have a hat underneath it to give it structure. A lighter rain jacket (5.2 oz. i... |
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Re: What are your sleeping bag(s) for different temps? I now like to always carry more sleeping bag than I think I probably need, having discovered over the years that it is better to carry a few extra ounces of sleeping bag to insure a good night'... |
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Stephenson's DAM I have used Stephenson's DAM for the past 4 years and have thru-hiked the Colorado Trail and section hiked 90% of the PCT with it. I use the size "60" which is 70 inches long and 24 ... |
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Re: Re: Best bag for the weight Hi Paul, I'm 6'0" and weigh 160 pounds. It isn't difficult for me to wiggle in and out of the bag. Like any other skill you get better with practice. It is easier for me to get in and out of ... |
All Reader Reviews by John Mackey
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Thermarest Neo-Air I just completed a 541 section hike of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. I used the 72" by 20" Thermarest Neo-Air for the entire trip. My mattress weighed 14 ounces and it packed small. ... |
