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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
StateWA
My Website URLhttp://shop.bivysack.com/

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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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Inexpensive tarp and bivy
A couple of new products I make. Tarp AND bivy for $87. http://shop.bivysack.com/product.sc?productId=41 $29 for mini tarp In stock http://blog.owareusa.com/2013/04/12/new-inexpensive-bivy/...

In GEAR » Noobie Bivy Questions
May 09, 9:01am

seams
I have a 35 year old lowe pack that has seen 70+ lb loads and slot canyon granite, still going strong that wasn't double stitched, sealed, bound etc. After 20 years I had to take a lighter to t...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finishing/reinforcing seams on a pack
May 07, 11:05am

Re: One way to do it, (until someone dies)
"Strongest swimmer swims over with PFD (some people make them out of Platy bottles) and rope in tow. Ties to tree. Other side uses a trucker style hitch and secures to another tree (a few ways...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stream crossing horror stories
April 17, 12:10pm

Does pepper spray work on beaver?
"A man in Eastern Europe has reportedly died after being attacked by a beaver he was attempting to photograph." Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/04/12/vicious-beaver-attacks-an...

In On the Web » Does pepper spray work on beaver?
April 12, 1:11pm

12 ga - 3" Uranium Drone Load
"Years of research and development have gone into these highly effective 12 gauge shells that can turn even Joe Biden’s double barrel shotgun into an instant anti-aircraft platform." ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Drones and phones
April 09, 4:16pm

Montana to be the new Napa Valley for wine?
Wine grape growing by 2050 map http://www.ravallirepublic.com/pdf_b26404d5-f127-5ab8-bade-a48b7c1f931f.html

In Chaff » The Carbon Flame War
April 08, 11:53pm

Cuben Fiber Alphamid in an estate sale
Don't know where to post this. A woman called me that is settling an estate. It sounds like someone who has passed, owned an alphamid made of cuben fiber and the executor/trix wants to sell it...

In Chaff » Cuben Fiber Alphamid in an estate sale
April 05, 3:08pm

young cougars
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwsmtnprairie/8599954273/in/set-72157633115008883/lightbox/ posted in other thread as well

In Chaff » Cougar Safety
April 02, 10:35am

watch for coyotes
Hiking in pairs is recommended for kittens in coyote country. http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwsmtnprairie/8600016829/in/set-72157633115008883

In Chaff » REI launches new line of Kitten Adventure Gear.
April 02, 10:33am

flawed sil
Several yards have coating streaks on both sides. Coating is waterproof even so. 10 yards would fit in a padded flat rate for about $6. May not be a continuous piece.

In Make Your Own Gear » Scraps of Quarktex/Momentum
April 02, 10:27am

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm