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HDPE
I haven't tried the UHMW nylon. it sounds interesting, I may have to try some. The HDPE I used is pretty tough. It was easy to cut, drill and sew. If you are only 30min away, I would stop...

In Make Your Own Gear » Frame sheet for Dana Design Terraplane revisited
December 02, 8:29am
hdpe
I have sewn 1/16" hdpe from professional plastics on my industrial walking foot without any issue cracking the plastic. It actually sewed very nicely, I expected it to be much more difficult. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Frame sheet for Dana Design Terraplane revisited
December 01, 6:56pm
lighting alky stove
Just dribble a small amount of alcohol across the top of the stove and let some run down the side to the base of the stove. Light the alcohol on the side/base of the stove, the flame will find its ...

In GEAR » Embarrassing noob alky stove question...
November 29, 7:47am
Steripen
Steripen opti all the way. We do have plentiful good water sources here. I like that I can blast the water and drink. Quick. I am not worried about a failure because i carry aquamira tabs as a back...

In GEAR » Steripen Adventurer or Sawyer Squeeze
November 17, 7:00pm
Dutchware products, titanium is cool
Has anyone here tried the whoopie hooks made by Dutchware? I know they are talked about on hammockforums. I have some on order, they look pretty sweet. Since I am a sucker for titanium I also ha...

In Hammocks » Dutchware products, titanium is cool
October 13, 8:00pm
dx 40
I'll send you a pm. I have to look and see what I have left.

In Make Your Own Gear » I need some more DX40 to finish my pack!
March 03, 7:09pm
wind stress on cuben
Has anyone tested a sewn seam where the stitching has been covered with a thin layer of seamgrip? I know with other fabrics seamgrip has helped reinforce seams and minimized the tearing of the fabr...

In GEAR » Wind Stress on Cuben
January 14, 7:12pm
DX 40 pack
Thanks for you kind responses. @David I typically wear my pack while fishing creeks. I work upstream which is usually the direction I am heading towards for my daily destination. The creeks are a...

In Make Your Own Gear » DX 40 Pack
November 25, 8:46am
Re: Knife recommendations
I agree w/ Javan the BR knives are very nice. I had one but just didn't like the feel of it in my hand ( I didn't have the scales on it) and didn't care for the kydex sheath it came wit...

In GEAR » Knife Recommendations
November 12, 6:51pm
GGG
I'm In.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » The 4th Annual BPL GGG Weekend Official Sign Up
November 05, 6:48pm

All Reader Reviews by Chris Peichel

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Feathered Friends Helios jacket epic fabric
I have the helios jacket with the epic fabric, ff says 15oz (I need to buy a scale). I have had this jacket for almost 2yrs. This jacket fits me great, sizes run a little snug so try on if possible or...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
April 10, 9:56pm