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Venturi 40
The men's Venturi 40 is back in stock, apparently, and with the extra 22% off, is $78. Anyone have experience with that pack? Looking for something for weekend backpacks, and long day hikes w...

In Gear Deals » REI Flash 65/50/30 outlet sale
February 29, 11:18am
cook them whole...
Dan--one suggestion--don't fillet the trout, just put the whole thing (gutted and gilled) onto a stick over the fire. There's too much waste when you fillet them, and when the skin cracks ...

In Post-Trip Reports » 1.5 days + Fishing Pole + No Food or Water = ???
June 08, 3:29pm
Re: Fly tying
I know this is an old thread, but thought I would reply with what I think are the two most useful tips I had in learning to tie, as they might be useful to anyone else who digs up this thread later...

In Fishing » Fly tying
April 16, 11:57am
Waders
If you're into MYOG, you could put together something from heat-sealable nylon. I have considered doing something similar, and there was a post about this here somewhere. For most backcount...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ultra-Light Fishing Waders
April 16, 11:49am
Supercheap
I was in Albertson's (grocery store) yesterday, and noticed that in the front of the store, with the other seasonal things (kiddie pools, tabletop grills, etc.), they are selling some kind of d...

In Make Your Own Gear » Anyone make a lightweight collapsible fire grate
April 05, 10:07am
Agreed
I agree--I like it a lot! About how big is the area covered when set up as shown in the picture? Enough for 2-3 people? Seems like a straightforward design that would give lots of protection when ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Please help me chose a tarp design.
March 10, 9:50am
Worth $15
Joe--I agree that it's worth it for $15. I use it as a layer under a fleece and waterproof shell when walking to work in the icy Laramie winters. But, I don't use it in the backcountry, gi...

In Gear Deals » $30 Down Jacket
December 02, 3:22pm
Maybe...
I own the vest version of this coat. It weighs about 12.5 oz. (size large). I think it's under-filled--there are areas with no down at all. I have actually thought about opening it up and fi...

In Gear Deals » $30 Down Jacket
November 29, 9:55pm
Re: Gatewood Dimensions?
Tim -- Did you ever find seam dimensions for the Gatewood Cape? I would like to make something similar...

In GEAR » gatewood cape set up
November 19, 8:51pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: "11.4 oz 78x20x2.5" Sleeping pad :)"
Cool! I'll be interested to see pricing on the down and XP versions once that is more fully developed. The uninsulated versions seem like they'd be great for warm-weather backpacking, but ...

In Make Your Own Gear » 11.4 oz 78x20x2.5" Sleeping pad :)
November 16, 4:07pm

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