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Re: Re: Re: Inmarast
Great points all, Rex. Incredible work. One the best articles I've seen on this site in a while. One of the reasons I like Iridium and Globalstar is that, generally, I'm not in need of a cl...

In Editor's Roundtable » SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
April 04, 9:53am
Re: Inmarast
Yes, but not extensively. I had the opportunity to use it on a backpacking trip to Grand Gulch last spring. The bottom of the canyon is 1500 feet lower than the rim. Pretty impressive. It gave me e...

In Editor's Roundtable » SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
April 03, 4:41pm
Great article, adding some personal experience...
Sorry this is so long, but I'm copying my review of some of these devices from another BPL thread. To this info I will add that Globalstar is quickly coming online with their improved constella...

In Editor's Roundtable » SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
April 03, 11:33am
Great vid.
And especially sharp about the use of magnesium starter. Very useful advice on the river, when sometimes everything (and I mean everything) is wet. I've never brought a hatchet or saw. I step o...

In Editor's Roundtable » Winter Firebuilding Techniques (Video)
February 20, 6:07pm
Just a heads up on Globalstar..
They have their final launch of the second generation satellites tomorrow morning. Good thing for the market: http://www.globalstar.com/en/index.php?cid=7010&pressId=761

In GEAR » Experiences with satellite phones?
February 04, 1:11pm
Re: Re: Experiences with satellite phones?
John, I would love to hear any feedback you have on the Iridium Extreme. Very intriguing device.

In GEAR » Experiences with satellite phones?
January 21, 11:38am
Rent, rent, rent...
For the age of satellite parity is soon upon us. I can't help but believe better products and way more flexible pricing is around the corner. The much-maligned Globalstar just posted its first ...

In GEAR » Experiences with satellite phones?
January 20, 10:25pm
Ignore the naysayers..
I really don't post that much. In general I enjoy this forum and the information that can be gleaned from the many knowlegable people who post here. That being said, I find many of the comments...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Solo Death Valley Trek
January 13, 10:10pm
Best article here in a long time
Not because I agree or disagree with any of the points, just that it is challenging. I really hate having discussions in a vacuum (echo chamber). BPL is best when it brings new ideas to the table. ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Considering Minimalist Footwear for Backpacking
October 24, 11:50am
One man Life Raft (LRU-17/P) as Packraft
So I've been wondering about these for quite some time. This is the first one I've seen in this condition at this price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120952293027 Will somebody please buy ...

In GEAR » One man Life Raft (LRU-17/P) as Packraft
July 24, 10:26am

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