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Mark Fowler (KramRelwof) - BPL Lifetime Member

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All Forum Posts by Mark Fowler

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Reasons
I have had a ForeTrex 401 for a few years. Very small, light (75g with batteries) but no mapping capability. For most of what I do I am happy with paper maps and just a location readout in UTM. I...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 09, 6:44pm
Quite quickly
About 10 minutes a file but there is heaps of detail in the files. To download you get directed to one of those BitTorrent sites. Just click "Continue as Free User" and on the next ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 09, 3:10am
Free Garmin base map
I just found a set of FREE base maps for Garmin that cover the entire Pyrenees. They seem to be vector based, with 20m contours, roads, trails etc. Looking very good on first inspection. http...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 09, 2:25am
Uh
You mean something like a wet shirt sleeve(;

In Make Your Own Gear » Arm Coolers?
June 06, 5:35pm
Maps and stuff
I have never found a list of Joostens GPS points. They are scattered though the book but not available as a separate file. Check that your iphone will actually allow the gps to work in aeroplan...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 05, 4:46am
Maps
I have photocopied the Rando Editions maps double sided A3 ensuring I get a much side trail in as possible. Gavarnie - Banyuls is on 11 sheets (110g) about the same weight as a single map. I ocr m...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 04, 4:55pm
Efficiency is just marketing spin
I happily agree that the Reactor is a very efficient stove for extreme conditions but when you do the maths it doesn't really stack up as a low weight option. It may stack up if you require ot...

In GEAR » 2L pot vs. 1L pot
June 03, 3:35am
The saving is in the pot
There are arguments on both sides as to whether you will save fuel doing 2 boils rather than 1 but the fuel savings of one method over the other will be very small compared to the savings if you ch...

In GEAR » 2L pot vs. 1L pot
June 02, 5:21pm
electronics
The phone is mainly for music, books - I have an electronic version of Joosten from Google Books (the way points are scattered through the book) plus scans of the maps, scans of the FFRP GR10 guide...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 02, 7:21am
Snow slopes
I preface this by saying that I do not have experience in using an ice axe on steep slopes. The issue with snow is that being a younger mountain range the Pyrenees is often much steeper than say th...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
June 02, 5:36am

All Reader Reviews by Mark Fowler

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Suunto Vector
I have used a Suunto Vector for the past 8 years (at least 200 days) and it has worked flawlessly. I use the watch, alarm, compass and altimeter/barometer functions. I replace the battery each year a...

In Navigation Gear & Accessories
October 25, 11:00pm