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Stuart Steele (sbsteele) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Central New Jersey
About Me Background in Electronics, Architecture and Fine Arts, Biomechanics, Systems and Operations Analysis, and Computer programming.
Forty years hiking experience.
Designer of the convertible pants - 1971.
Practiced architecture for twenty-seven years.
Currently performing aeronautical and physics research.
CityWest Milford
StateNew Jersey
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.optonline.net

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Abrasion to Threads and Seams
You might consider coating exposed threads and seams with Seam Sealer or Aquaseal prior to use.They are urethanes. Aquaseal has a higher urethane concentration. Threads and seams will then be amply...

In Editor's Roundtable » New Balance MT876OR Review
June 16, 11:47am
Re: Boil time (claimed) 4.5 min
Roger, Boil time (claimed) 4.5 min For how many ounces of water? Stuart

In Editor's Roundtable » Primus Express Spider Stove Review
May 19, 11:00am
Another Option
You could take a piece of aluminum with thickness to fit the slot or smaller. Size based on torque needed - surface area to grasp the screw. Epoxy it in place after material mating preparation. Fin...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear - A Thumbscrew for the Steripen Adventurer
January 14, 8:44pm
Andrew and Aqua Seal
I'll give it a try. Thanks for the response.

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews
November 20, 9:52pm
EVA midsoles and Seam Grip
EVA midsole memory failure is a historical problem. Polyurethane midsoles last due to their excellent memory but are heavier. Combining the two has been done, but my research shows that performance...

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews
November 19, 5:28pm
PRODUCT SPREADSHEET PLEASE
Will, Highly useful article. How about a product spreadsheet within each material category with model, weight, cost and any pertinent feature details or other aspects you deem important to provid...

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Rainwear 2008: Current Favorites, New Introductions, and New Technologies (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
August 15, 8:16am
How about a product spreadsheet
Will, Highly useful article. How about a product spreadsheet within each material category with model, weight, cost and any pertinent feature details or other aspects you deem important to provid...

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Rainwear 2008: Current Favorites, New Introductions, and New Technologies (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
August 15, 8:14am
No Fleece Here
Moisture gain from polyester fleece: Sweating and humidity is slow to evaporate, limiting freedom of motion, adding carried weight and feels cold. From experience I wear fleece around town and at...

In GEAR » Help me choose a fleece jacket
April 30, 10:27am
THE LESS THAN ¼ OUNCE STOVE
Prior to describing the stove, I think it’s important to present two issues: 1. Organics burn when heated above approx. 196 degrees F. Understandably, when food is placed in boiling water, it w...

In Make Your Own Gear » Anyone tried this pocket stove?
April 06, 12:06pm
Warm Feet
I've used the vapor barrier principle since the early 70's. It's fine with two exceptions: Potential "fungus feet" if used for prolonged periods and foot rotation within foot...

In GEAR » Warmest socks for always cold feet
April 02, 9:22am

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