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Re: My never ending search for the right pillow I find the best choice to be an inflatable pillow for height, such as the kookabay ones, then a piece of 1" or so thick foam like that from a bed pad in a 6"x6" square that makes the... |
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Looks good, Thanks. I love these type of posts. Everything looks pretty good to me. You could shave a few ounces on the groundsheet if you wanted to by using a polycro sheet at less than 2 oz. Thanks for sharing. |
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Re: Gear Carried vs. Worn If we are going to nitpick about whether worn gear such as sunglasses, watch, and clothing worn while hiking should be counted in our total weight since it still must be supported by our legs and f... |
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zipka with hat Ah true, Bob. I don't really wear hats, but I can see that being an issue. |
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zipka Just a comment on Bob's statement that the zipka strap "is obviously uncomfortable". While I no longer use this headlamp for the same reason it doesn't fit Bob's criteria, it... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Bob Right on of course 2/3 the external controls compared to your dslr.... but way more than other compact cameras. and it fits in your pocket. just depends on how much you value weight vs. performance. price... |
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Re: Re: Saywer Inline Filter Flow issue The 0.1 micron filter. |
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Saywer Inline Filter Flow issue So I am giving the sawyer inline filter a second chance. About 2 years ago I tried it out with a gravity system and it worked well until one day it just stopped. Tried backwashing and still could... |
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thanks Thanks for the input everyone. I don't think it is one of the coke bottles, I think they are larger. I will look into the teflon tape and o-ring possibilities though. Perhaps they will work ... |
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Any idea where to get a new one of these? So the bottle I use to hold fuel is perfect because it holds a decent amount and fits inside my cut down fostors can pot. However it leaks a little and I would like to get a new one to prevent los... |
All Reader Reviews by Derek Cox
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System Easy to use. Lighter can be easily fixed if you read the troubleshooting guide. Boils water fast and uses very little fuel. Insulated and takes up relatively little space. on the heavier side, but ... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 Had it for a few years now. Never had any problems with leaking or holes. Comfy 1" of padding. Plenty wide and long, but a little on the heavier side. |
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MSR Hubba Outstanding rain protection. Plenty of room to sit up and move around a bit. Full mesh allows you to see the stars clearly on clear nights. Lightweight and perfect for nastier conditions when a tar... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket Packs small. Very light. Fits great. Soft material. Keeps me warm down to about 40 degrees over just a t-shirt. Full zip is very handy and pockets are a great touch. Absolutely nothing but good th... |
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Osprey Atmos 50 Like others have said, what really separates this pack from others is the airspeed suspension. This pack molds perfectly to my hips and shoulders since it does not contact my back air can flow freely... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip Much tougher pack for just a few ounces more. Tough Mesh on back and sides is great for holding a myriad of items. Shoulder straps are comfortable and it carries a load very well. Great craftsmansh... |
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WalMart walmart is great for those cheap generic items needed for each trip. i.e. snacks, travel toiletries, odds and ends. who cares where the money goes or how wealthy Walmart is? i get what i need at a g... |
