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All Forum Posts by David Laurie
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Esbit or Alcohol ?? I have both here - a couple of Esbits (which are cheap enough for everyone to have one..), and a Trangia metho' stove.. The Esbit is probably better for shorter and quicker trips; but I woul... |
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Cutting weight? Don't forget the number one way to cut weight is still to drop your own body weight, (while still maintaining healthy muscle mass, and adequate fat layers..). For anyone whose body fat is as h... |
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Sarongs, Bandannas, and 'Head tubes' When it comes to having 'multiple use' gear, what could be a better example of true multi-use than having a sarong, bandanna, and one of those new-fangled lightweight head-tubes included am... |
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NOLS going light(er) ? I have some NOLS books in my personal library here, but I have never been able to take their gear lists, in those books, too seriously; (plenty good info' in other sections, just not their main... |
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Torn Rotator Cuff ? Or Torn Trapezius ?? I would not think either injury would be caused by simply wearing any type of pack, in and of itself... Maybe by lifting a heavy pack, in a bad and awkward manner, with that one arm; or if pullin... |
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Re: Re: Compass recommendation? I think Silva has the best quality among the popular brands, especially with their more top-end models; but at the same time Brunton and Suunto seem to give better value-for-money for their simil... |
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Re: Re: Re: hiking in skirts Bugs and Ticks ? I would imagine the problem would be the same whether you wore skirts or shorts or went naked.. If you sweat less, and hence smelt less, in either skirts or shorts, in compari... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: re:How do you pack your pack? : "only a fool would ignore female breast ..." well said, old chap.. well said. |
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Re: carrying load on your belt Why not move your bumbag or daypack to the front, and hang (securely) off the shoulder straps (just above chest strap..) - moves some of the weight forward and up (allowing you to stand up straight... |
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Re: barenaked I often walk barefoot (often times all over !!) depending on the conditions - when going on day walks I will have a pair of sandals (usually Tevas) for when the tracks get rough and sharp.. For ove... |
All Reader Reviews by David Laurie
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Arc'Teryx Sirrus Jacket I haven't tried them (yet..), but I've seen similar jackets advertised from a handful of companies recently - including Paddy Pallin and Mammut... You may find other hybrid jackets availabl... |
