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Re: forum
My understanding (which is not necessarily complete or correct) is that the forum software was a custom creation, written especially for this site. And since it wasn't derived from any of the c...

In Community Support Forum » how to check PM
May 05, 2:06pm
Maybe a Mini-Cake Pan?
Something like these mini-cake pans might work. No clue how much they weigh, but since they are aluminum, it's probably not too bad.

In Make Your Own Gear » How to cleanly cut the top off of stainless teapot?
May 05, 1:47pm
Re: Borah bug bivy
I just received my new Borah bug bivy a few days ago. It doesn't have a bathtub floor at all, just a flat silnylon floor and a flat mesh top. But since the purpose is to keep bugs out of my bed...

In GEAR » Most Breathable Bivy?
April 19, 1:45am
Re: Denture cleaner
Ah, if you keep strong-tasting drinks in your water bladder then I can understand needing something to remove the flavor from the plastic. I just keep water in mine so that didn't occur to me.

In GEAR » Cleaning water bladders with denture cleaner?
April 16, 9:33am
Why?
I'm wondering why you guys use bleach or denture cleaner. Is there something I'm missing here? I just scrub all the parts of my hydration bladder with soap and water, just as I do with dish...

In GEAR » Cleaning water bladders with denture cleaner?
April 14, 10:36am
Go!
My mother used to say to me, "If you wait until you can afford something, it will never happen." If you wait until you are absolutely sure this is the "right" decision, that tim...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Anyone ever regret a thru hike??
March 27, 3:51pm
ethanol
Now if only it wasn't illegal to sell it in California...

In Multiple Use Gear » Let Us Drink to Ethanol!
March 27, 3:36pm
Knife and Scissors
I carry a tiny Leatherman Style, which weighs about 0.7 ounces and has a knife, scissors, file and tweezers. I use both the scissors and the knife every day when backpacking. It lives in my pocket ...

In GEAR » Why a knife instead of scissors?
March 21, 10:08am
Temperature ratings
I'd say you should regard the temperature ratings on sleeping bags for women as highly optimistic. Mine is rated for minus 5 F, but the actual lower end of its comfort range for me is about 30 ...

In GEAR » Sleeping bag input needed from the Ladies
March 07, 10:54pm
Re: Cricket
Dave U says: "Horses for courses, I guess but the comment about views was kind of funny. One could just leave the door open on the SoloMid." It isn't about views at all. It's ...

In GEAR » New 'Compact' Trailstar
March 07, 9:05am

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