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Stephen Bateman (geokite) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Spectra Lines on steel cables Spectra has a low melting point. Running the spectra over the steel cable could heat up the steel cable, then melting the spectra. Possibly, depends on how fast the line is drawn over the cable. ... |
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message sent Message sent. Just the pack I've been looking for! Steve |
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Re: Re: Re: More durable, MLD Event rain mitts or Zpacks WPB Cuben mitts? After working in the yard with nitrile gloves on (gluing PVC), my hands get very sweaty and generally don't feel good (plasticy/rubbery feel). But I guess all of us are different. Steve |
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Re: Re: New cordage resource Being a kite nut, yes, we do have some good "string" :) Spectra is quite UV resistant, unlike kevlar. Lines like these allowed sports like modern kitesurfing to exist. Steve |
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Foam Closed cell foam makes a better insulator. I've compared the two, and the 3/8" thick foam I used kept the heat in much better. Air is the wonderful insulator, but the reflectix has such... |
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Ahhhh Thankyou! Looks like a great resource! Steve |
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Similar experience I have had a similar experience with Frogg toggs rain jackets; the pack exerts enough pressure to push the water through. My butt and lower back get wet. I have both the MLD mitts and the Z-pac... |
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food in canister I can fit 9 days of food in my weekender, but is choosing everything very carefully and there is no wasted space. Canister weighs about 18 pounds when full. It does not go on top... Steve |
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Soooo.... Is it intended for use in areas frequented by bears? or are you avoiding answering that question? Steve |
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Looking to get some like minded folks... ...to shame an individual from using his new, cut down modified bearvault canister. It was posted in the MYOG forum here, but that might not get as much traffic as some of the other sub-forums. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Stephen Bateman
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Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Rain Mitts Have used these a couple of times, in southern California rain. So not really cold, but cold enough that some gloves are helpfull. Positive: They go OVER your sleeves, so when used with hiking... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Have ordered stuff in the past with no problem, in terms of quality and timeliness. My last order had a 5-8 week wait notice, but took over 11 weeks to get shipped. Ordered a half fabric/net doo... |
