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All Forum Posts by Don Ashton

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Tears and smiles
What a disappointment, but I had to smile at my wisdom in buying a Scarp 1 by Tarp Tent almost 2 years ago that have none of Vargo's disadvantages. The Scarp is spacious, well designed, immacu...

In Editor's Roundtable » Vango Helium Superlite 200 Tent Review
September 29, 6:07am
Spare baselayer shirt ?
Several years ago, I stopped carrying spare clothes, except for socks. I wear a long sleeve merino shirt which keeps me reasonably comfortable from 40 F to 90 F. That includes steep climbs wi...

In GEAR » Spare baselayer shirt ??
June 05, 7:20pm
Cryptosporidium and 4 hours
I have no solid info on the issue, but have recently read two articles giving me pause. The first is says "With the introduction of chlorine dioxide droplets or tablets to the market, now...

In GEAR » Aquamira LIQUID drops vs. Aquamira TABLETS
April 25, 7:24pm
Scarp 1 revised rainfly is a reality
I just got an email from Henry announcing the availability of the new rain fly. He says: As some of you know, the Scarp 1 has been revised for 2010. You can see the changes here. http://w...

In Post-Trip Reports » Best time/routes for Scotland
December 22, 10:26am
TT Scarp 1 vs. MSR Reflex
One difference between the tents that turned me on to the Scarp tent is that the inner tent is 90% fabric, not mosquito netting. I value the extra insulation and resulting 5-10 degree warmth the s...

In GEAR » Tarptent vs MSR
November 01, 5:13pm

All Reader Reviews by Don Ashton

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ULA Equipment
I have had my pack four months and have taken it on three weekend trips. It is exceeding my expectations in many ways. It is well known that ULA makes great packs. Through email and phone I asked B...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 09, 7:38pm
Rocky Rocky GTX Socks
Having been convinced by consistently positive reviews of Rocky over-socks I was prompted to buy a pair. Since my local REI store had none in, I was hesitant about the right size. Their on-line stor...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
February 09, 3:11am