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Golite Virga Vs. Marmot Precip
Currently I have a Marmot precip and I am womdering if the Golite Virga is worth replacing it with. The weight savings is one good reason but I was wondering if it would make much of difference in ...

In GEAR » Golite Virga Vs. Marmot Precip
November 13, 11:38am
tyvek
I can't possibly think of one use for this

In GEAR » Tyvek Jacket
October 02, 11:26am
Extended Nighthaven Beak or Vestible
I have an idea that I am not sure exactly how the best implement. I like the Outdoor Research Nighthaven but have a concern over condensation. So I want to add a removable vestible or beak over...

In Make Your Own Gear » Extended Nighthaven Beak or Vestible
September 28, 1:50pm
Other Esbit Stove Designs
If you have not seen these, they are smaller stove's and kits made by esbit http://www.esbit.de/dynasite.cfm?dssid=4409&dsmid=67453 http://www.esbit.de/dynasite.cfm?dssid=4409&dsmid=67456

In GEAR » Other Esbit Stove Designs
September 26, 7:38am
Outdoor Research NightHaven
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this. I was planning on getting the optional tie in floor for an inexpensive, lighweight, and roomy shelter. Is this suitable for the mideast a...

In GEAR » Outdoor Research NightHaven
September 05, 6:40pm
New Danger for Hikers
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14570685/?GT1=8404

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New Danger for Hikers
August 30, 10:37am
lighter
instead of the heavy fleece get something like a Patagonia Micro Puff and use an Esbit stove

In Winter Hiking » Newbie Winter AT Hiking Gear List
July 31, 7:59am
nasty?
I don't see any nasty comments here at all, I just think people are questioning some of her assertions. I found her article to be quite passive agressive actually.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking?
July 31, 7:54am
Help with my torso clothing
I know the following combination is not the ideal for ultralight backpacking but I got them all at great sale prices. My question is: at what temperature do you think this system will keep the aver...

In GEAR » Help with my torso clothing
July 22, 8:19pm
Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking?
Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking? http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/expert/ex111799.htm I found this article amusing and can not figure out how she came to the conclusion...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking?
July 20, 10:20am

All Reader Reviews by Michael Neal

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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove
This gear purchase was one of the best I have ever made, it so small and light and works perfectly. I used the BPL titanium foil and had a rolling boil going about halfway through the esbit tablet. I ...

In Stoves - Other
September 29, 7:48am