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All Forum Posts by Kevin Sawchuk
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Re: Food questions The answer to the food question depends on trip length, conditions and intensity. In this trip the long days, cold weather but relatively short duration had me bring about 2.5# of food per day (in... |
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Re: Race In response to Lucas: "Why October? Who gets invited to the "underground" race? Is the Le Parcour Race planning to change venues every few years like the AMWC?" Those are ... |
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Re: Re: Le Parcour de Wild Race Report John said: "Should it be Parkour? Why put a French name on an American race? " Ryan picked the name. It does have a certain sophistiqués appel though doesn't it? :) |
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Re: Great Here's my list which includes my stuff and my part of group gear. It's from a spreadsheet that doesn't translate to this format well: With snowshoes skin out weight was about 19 pound... |
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Re: two cents worth I think Dave is awesome and I spent a week in a tent with him--have you ever done that? Any mom signed up on the BPL forums has to pretty cool too! |
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WTB: Zia Fabrications Ti Grill I waited a little too long to get the grill from the website. Anyone buy one and decide they didn't want it? I'm OK with used but not bent. KSawchuk (at) gmail.com |
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Re: Re: FS: Ptarmigan bivy - price reduced The Ptarmigan is only $90 new from Ti Goat--with ~$9 shipping. |
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A tough poison to swallow I like fishing! And yet if removing fish makes for a healthier ecosystem I guess I have to support the project. Hopefully they'll leave enough lakes alone so there's still fishing. Howev... |
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Re: Re: Transitional Hiker - An Australian Story I appreciate the local flavor in this article the most. I want some instruction in kylie hunting. |
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Re: Combined order for green cuben - Anybody want some? I'm interested in a few yards and would be willing to go to the 9.84333 yard length if necessary. I've made a couple of cuben tarps already and just need to replace some stuffsacks and wor... |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Sawchuk
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Bear Vault 500 Bear vault gave excellent and prompt service in replacing a bear vault canister. They were upfront and honest. |
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Golite Pinnacle Pack I'm not sure this would have enough support for long winter ski trips but it is an excellent and comfortable pack when you need extra volume for high loft clothing/bags/pads. I've sewn on my ... |
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ULA Conduit Convenient, durable, love the waist belt pockets (I won't buy a pack without them). Very comfortable and stretchable to a week. My only complaint is that when packed with a bear canister the mai... |
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Light My Fire Spork How often do you need a fork? For salad (rarely taken), pasta (break it into smaller pieces)? I still use this thing for its versatility but I'm not sure why. It is harder to hold than a plain ... |
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Petzl e+LITE I really love this light for around camp chores/eating. It isn't quite enough for hiking even when around my waist. I'd like to see a bigger difference between "dim" and "br... |
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ULA Circuit I really like this pack. It is very light and for the weight durable. I've done some bushwacking with only minor punctures where a sil-nylon pack would be shredded (Cartridge Creek to middle for... |
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Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeve I've loved my Smartwool and Ibex ultralightweight layers and wanted to compare the Patagonia item. It was hard to compare fabric weights, but the Patagnoia Wool 2 item is about the same weight of... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover You can get more insulation for less weight with down, but for moist climates or using when it's REALLY cold (and you're wearing it while moving) it's a great package of warmth and light weight. |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Extremely light and compressible. Very breathable and water resistant. I've used mine for several years and finally (sucessfully) reapplies the DWR coating when water stopped beading on the jacket. ... |
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Knot Prussik 7mm Just to start the climbing topic I submit as an ultralight hero the Prussik Knot. With pound plus ascenders smirking behind the cliff who can resist the friendly, useful, and light little knot that l... |
