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Joe Kuster (slacklinejoe) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Anyone have experience with the SuYou Solar Charger I was going to make my own DIY charger similar to what Roger had done in the past, but saw this system going for $25 (less than my parts + shipping) and I can pick it up locally. https://www.sp... |
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A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods - Part 6: Ultra-Violet Light Methods As someone who was an early adopter into UV, I figured I should throw in my 2 cents as I've had nearly every mode of failure. Like most things, build quality is absolutely critical to havin... |
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Keeping water bottles on your shoulder straps I use a metal clip that goes around the mouth of most soda / water bottles (the "disposable" type out of vending machines). That uses a microbiner to my pack strap. Just reach and pull an... |
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Keeping water bottles on your shoulder straps I use a metal clip that goes around the mouth of most soda / water bottles (the "disposable" type out of vending machines). That uses a microbiner to my pack strap. Just reach and pull an... |
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lightweight eye mask? I usually use one of the following: Snug up my sleeping bag hood so only my nose is exposed (cool to cold weather) Pull my knit hat down low (cool) While not a buff, I often carry a neck g... |
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No ENO? and some other questions I've got a couple backpacking hammocks and I know that for me, the materials make a difference. I've got an Eno, but the fabric is very breathable and readily absorbs water. While that'... |
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HELP PLEASE :-) Sewing Tension Question for Brother LS-590 Sewing Machine [nevermind - just noticed it was solved] |
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Mike's Bearbag Diagram (two rope system) Maybe this is that silly climber perspective, but in your diagram you have two individual ropes - one to serve as an achor w/ carabiner at the top of the limb and another to serve as a makeshift pu... |
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Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review Honestly, I'm only 5'11" and I find the HH a little cramped. I'm pretty broad shouldered though so it means I don't fit in the taper as well as taller skinnier folk. My older e... |
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Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review It's good to see the HH evolving. I've been a long time hanger (expedition for a few years first then upgraded to the original hyperlite). As previously mentioned insulation is the biggest ... |
All Reader Reviews by Joe Kuster
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Garmin Oregon 400T Note: This review reflects using Beta Firmware v. 2.86 released Feb 4, 2009. My wife bought me the 400T as a birthday present. Now that I've had time to use it in the field tramping around Roc... |
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves I tried my best to like these gloves but even treated with the utmost caution my pair only lasted 1 trip before starting to show significant wear. By the end of the second trip, I had holes in both g... |
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GlobalStar SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker I have to wonder if some of the units out there are possibly defective judging from other reviews. I've had mine since they first came out and I have apparently had a radically different exper... |
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Mountain House Beef Stew Actually, it just goes to show different tastes for different folks. After a heavy exertion day the Mountain House stew is usually one of my favorites. I have only noticed it being a bit salty wheneve... |
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FlexAir Pillow Dual Compartment Ultralight I've used one on six trips so far. It is definately a discussion piece and it's incredibly light weight. It took a little trial and error with it to find my comfort range, which is about half ... |
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MiniBull Designs Atomic (with stand) This is one of the first commercial alcohol stoves I've worked with. It does exactly what it says it should and it does work fairly well. It does have a higher capacity for longer burn time, it do... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot It's non-stick titanium, how cool is that. The reality is that it does live up to most of the hype and it is a solid performer. It has a wide base and is very efficent. It is about the perfect volume ... |
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Marmot Atom At 16oz this is an excellent option for warm weather 3 season backpacking. The compressibility of this bag is phenomonal. It is unusual to find a summer oriented bag with a full hood & draft collar, m... |
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Marmot Atom Mens Regular 40 Degree Please Delete, put in wrong category |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System As always, it depends on your need. If you find other stoves finicky and would like a complete cooking system that just "works", it's possible you'll like the JB. For trips where ... |
