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Maps
Am I going to seem really old if I suggest just photocopying the bit you want and sticking it in a ziploc bag?

In GEAR » MAPS and getting smaller customized ones
May 19, 8:44pm
Re: Sleeping Comfort
For me it's the pillow and a mat that lets me turn over restlessly without my elbows and hips digging into the ground... Air mats just don't work for me. Given how much I love my sleep, ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Sleeping Comfort
April 15, 7:28pm
Re: Re: No Love for the jetboil?
When my GF and I did the Great Ocean walk we used a canister stove and spent a week staring enviously at the Jetboils some fellow walkers had - when her birthday rolled around I bought her one. ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Eating on the Trail
April 03, 10:11pm
Re: Revelation X quilt - recommended way to use shock cord.
I have the cord end without the lock attached to the Grosgrain loops on one side, then push the lock through the loop on the other side just like you would with a button through a button hole.........

In GEAR » Revelation X quilt - recommended way to use shock cord.
December 11, 10:41pm
Re: Sleep pad for side sleepers.
Can anyone with an inflatable comment on whether they side sleep AND toss and turn a lot? I've tried my girlfriends Synmat UL7 a few times and always feel my hips and elbows hit the ground ...

In GEAR » Sleep pad for side sleepers.
November 25, 10:43pm
Re: Where do you compromise?
After numerous trips gazing enviously at JetBoil users sitting back enjoying their meals while I was still fiddling with an Alcohol stove (or, more accurately, setting myself alight) I broke down a...

In Philosophy & Technique » Where do you compromise?
October 23, 5:43pm
AUSSIE ALERT - MAINPEAK.COM.AU END OF WINTER SALE
Advertising 30-50% off - a lot of it is Snowboarding stuff, but some good discounts on Montane and Outdoor Research. Have bought from them a few times now and found them to be very reliable. ...

In Gear Deals » AUSSIE ALERT - MAINPEAK.COM.AU END OF WINTER SALE
September 03, 6:21pm
Re: Re: Hobby
Well I can at least say that, so far, my MYOG attempts have brought a lot of enjoyment..... my Girlfriend hasn't laughed so hard in years :)

In Make Your Own Gear » Make or Buy
August 28, 7:15pm
Re: Make or Buy
One of the joys of living in Australia - by the time I've paid for shipping on materials I can usually find a good deal selling what I was going to make cheaper than I could do it myself..... a...

In Make Your Own Gear » Make or Buy
August 26, 6:37pm
Re: Bad benightings
Posts like this are a good thing in my opinion - gets people thinking. I enjoy thinking through what I would do in different situations. It's probably especially relevant to Ultralighters g...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bad benightings
August 23, 9:00pm

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