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SUS vs SUL? Small volume packs have advantages, but not in all circumstances. For me, the following activities call for as small a pack as possible. 1) Scrambling. I've hauled an old-fashioned backpackin... |
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Tarptent Contrail Tent REVIEW That's me told! Have set up a profile. Just one problem with staying on the subject. I have killed several threads stone dead when behaving properly. So, final thoughts on the Contrail. ... |
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Tarptent Contrail Tent REVIEW Thanks, David. It's cuter than I remembered, so thank heavens I didn't try drawing one from memory. Now, how would you midge-proof one if using only a tray-shaped groundsheet, instead of an inn... |
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Tarptent Contrail Tent REVIEW Apologies are due. Firstly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and my views may well be peculiar to me. I am sorry if my remarks caused any offence. There is an issue with the way things l... |
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Tarptent Contrail Tent REVIEW The Contrail looks ugly, and I'm sorry to say that's enough to take it off my short list. I carry two trekking poles, so why not use both of them at the front and include just one short pole at ... |
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Laser Comp vs Akto Wow! I've just followed the link. The Comp. sounds dreadful. I'll stick with my Akto for the time being. I'm on my second, having started with one of the originals made in Sweden. The Akto fit... |
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Tarptent Rainbow Tent REVIEW This tent is identical externally to the Phoenix Phreerunner/Phreeranger and would undoubtedly benefit from the same colour-coded guying arrangement as used by Phoenix. The designer of the Rainbow... |
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READERS - What do you want investigated in 2007? Coping with midges with SUL techniques. You guys really should try the Scottish Highlands in May or June. What would you use for a Coast to Coast walk, say from Lochcarron to Montrose? |
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Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles Review Summary and Gear Guide Overview Never knew I was using Nordic Walking technique! Perhaps I use it because the only skiing course I've ever been on was a cross-country ski course. So, I like the introduction and have learned f... |
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Sipping the Waters: Techniques for Selecting Untreated Backcountry Water for Drinking In the Cairngorms, rivers like the Tarf and Eidart carry peat-stained water which tastes delicious. In the villages, down in the glens, the water is chlorinated and tastes foul. It's a strong argum... |
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Integral Designs eVENT Rain Jacket My rating is for eVent as I've not tried the jacket. I'm just shocked to see Ryan opting for XL and can't help wondering what size I would need. My Montane Air medium is fairly tight. This is at od... |
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Golite Jam And a strong 3 from me too. The Jam has been my main pack for approx 18 months. It is close to needing replacement. The foam pad has developed folds as a result of careful use. It is hard to repla... |
