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Re: Re: Re: Silnylon as VBL
Loose openings are nice if you want to vent, otherwise wear them under a stretchy layer to keep the most vapor right next to your skin. No need for cuffs etc.

In Winter Hiking » Silnylon as VBL
November 20, 3:15pm

Re: Remaining Battery life
I have a volt meter. Very precise. You could also put them in a GPS or other device that give you and idea of the charge left in the battery.

In The G Spot » Remaining Battery life
November 18, 9:44am

PLB not a panacea
A PLB won't summon help if you can't activate it or can't afford it, or forget it, or it runs out of batteries, or you are afraid to use it soon enough because you're worried ab...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
November 17, 8:32pm

good judgement
Yup- Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement.

In Chaff » It has happened again..
November 17, 8:29pm

Re: PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
More brainstorming- http://www.recco.com/system/reflectors_info.asp How 'bout a reflector like these avalanche ones that stay sewed into gear, take no batteries and work anytime a helic...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
November 17, 12:13pm

Re: Re: take full rresponsibility for ourselves??
"No man is an island." But some are Atolls.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
November 16, 9:34am

Re: PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
Responsible people who knowingly take greater risks have a backup plan that does not tax the resources of everyone else without their OK. They make plans with buddies to come to their aid. In ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » PLB's, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
November 16, 9:30am

Re: UL Backcountry Touring Ski Setup - XC experience
My skating skis broke in half just back of the foot last year from too many telemark turns in deeper snow. Its all fun and games until you are stuck in the wilderness. http://www.rei.com/pro...

In Water Travel » UL Backcountry Touring Ski Setup
November 12, 4:11pm

Re: UL Backcountry Touring Ski Setup
Skins come in various materials -some polypro, some nylon some natural. The polypro are lighter, the natural tend to glide better. Since you trim the skins to fit the ski, I wonder if you cou...

In Water Travel » UL Backcountry Touring Ski Setup
November 12, 3:10pm

zipper size and strength
A number 10 zipper isn't hugely stronger than a #5, but there is more metal in the slider of a #10 and thus will allow more wear on the slider before it fails to pull the teeth together. This...

In Gear Deals » Breen Cuben Fiber Pyramid here now.
November 06, 9:57pm

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