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Re: Re: Re: UL A-Z Videos We are told the delay is for reasons like he wants to produce high quality, and better than UTube videos. So editing and scripting matter based on the reason there has been a delay (only nine mont... |
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UL A-Z Videos Having seen them I am far from convinced they are high quality. Sketchy editing and for novice backpackers I am sure helpful. But for anyone else I am unsure they offer much so far. Months behind... |
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Re: Hilleberg Anjan Reviewin TGO magazine Ask Jaakko about it http://korpijaakko.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/hilleberg-anjan-3-first-impression/ seems ok looking at his photos. |
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Jetboil warranty won't return my cup So far I have had no issues with my Jetboil Sol TI. But I am not impressed with the way they are treating people who have. I have mentioned this thread on Twitter, and I will link it on my blog. ... |
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Re: thanks Stuart Leigh I left a comment on my blog but also do contact Sean. He allows sometimes for rush jobs. You never know he might be able to fit thing in your time frame. |
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Re: Re: Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching Miguel well said. In the UK we find the wind the main issue camping as it's exposed a lot. Trailstar now has a cult following. Everyone it seems wants one. Roger a superb article and tha... |
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Cairns Chris Townsend is entitled to his views. His old TGO Editor use to write about this subject. McNiesh linked destroying cairns as if expelling demons in his writings. In places they seem wrong.... |
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Re: Beak for Trailstar? You don't need more coverage. Sleep side ways to the door way back and keep the entrance low. No bad weather will get you back there. Thats the reason this shelter is so good. You want views... |
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Re: "Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review" |
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"Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review" It resists a lot. I have had it out in some very bad weather. Over 60 mph more than once. Last time a group of us camped. UK location. One Stephenson's 2C with rear guylines, one 2R, ... |
All Reader Reviews by Martin Rye
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Haglofs LIM55 LIM55 The LIM55 is a good pack with a claimed weight of 1075G - on my scales it tips in at 1092. The pack has aluminium 6005 - T6 bar as a frame with perforated foam for comfort and padding on the back. It... |
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The Backpacker's Handbook by Chris Townsend As backpacking is about getting out in to the wilderness and not gear the book is superb. Some hike light and some heavy. Chris caters for each. It helps the beginner steering them to make good inf... |
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Inov8 RocLite 318 GTX Used these on my last backpack for a week in Scotland. Poor paths and often no paths, yet comfort all the way. Only concern would be to hot in summer due to the lining. I had no heel lift and total... |
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Alpkit CarbonLite A while back I gave these poles 5 out 5. A year on they are not used. Poor quality control is an issue. The handles slip of and the tips were fast and the baskets fall of. Under a year is not acce... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 It’s a great pad, no leaks, no problems. It’s given me comfort all over the hills and dales. As for the view it’s on the heavy side trust me it feels lighter to have one of these in your pack after ... |
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Terra Nova Laser Nice to see some one appreciating this tent more than the Laser competition. I bought this to replace my Hilleberg Akto as I was fed up of being cramped do to poor head room. I love the Laser and it... |
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Gregory G pack I bought this pack for a two week coast to coast rout across Scotland (TGO 07) I needed a light pack that was stable as I intended to do a few summits via ridges etc. The good points where comfort at... |
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Hilleberg Akto I used an Akto for three years. Great tent though strong wind does blow the sides in. Not one for tall people like me at 6ft 2. You won’t be able to sit up and the sloping sides get annoying after ... |
