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All Forum Posts by Samuel C. Farrington
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thread Please tell those of us in the dark what is meant by 'core-spun.' Rasant may have become something of a Holy Grail what with Roger's success with it. No doubt, but as David S noted,... |
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cutting sil Jeff, A good and readily available pair of shears is Fiskars. They are sold at Walmart and many sewing stores, and come in both right and left handed versions. The company also makes a sharpener ... |
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"Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review" Best article I've seen on the interplay of all the issues involved in choosing a light weight insulating top. And you actually sorted them all out well enough to not give me the usual headache... |
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ALU to ALU Roger, I've always been curious about what you use to craft the T-fittings on your frame. Now I know there are pop rivets involved. As posted in the past, I'm pretty much sold on nylon T... |
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Bonding ALU etc. Am thinking that James M has a good point about trying to bond through oxidation. The irony is that due to the softness of the rod, if the fit of the rod in the tube is tight enough, they can be m... |
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tunnel tents Roger, You are so biased against pop-ups, it is about time you faced the reality of pop-up tunnels! HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xPyBC05ZeE&feature=player_embedded That should p... |
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silnylon Edvin, T-H and LHG are about it. Paul's sun yellow has an orangy hue, and while Judy lists only the camo on her site, she might sell you some high HH in grey if you contact her. Ray Jardin... |
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UPDATE #2 It was a surprise to find that neither urethane glue created any real bond, the Hysol 2 part being even worse than Elmer's. Didn't even have to put the parts in a vise to separate them. ... |
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Update OK, three test samples are set up: 1. Elmers Glue-All Max, PU glue 2. Epoxy glue for Easton HIT connections for arrow points to shafts 3. Hysol 2-part PU, "FV" These were just what ... |
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ALU to ALU Wow! Thanks for all the suggestions. Sounds like the Loctite Black Max and an Epoxy that has some flexibility need testing. Was also thinking of those little packages of epoxy that Easton sells ... |
All Reader Reviews by Samuel C. Farrington
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Marmot Rockstar Pant These pants were purchased after trying a number of DWR, quick drying polyester and nylon products in search of lighter weight. However, all were very baggy, and none met the secondary goal of having ... |
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Mont Bell Ultra-Light Spiral Down Hugger #3 Long Bought this shortly after the BPL review came out. It was my first down bag since the 70's. The outstanding DWR treatment shown in the review persuaded me that a down bag might work for me agai... |
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Potable Aqua Iodine Drinking Water Germicidal Tablets It is a good emergency item, because, as already pointed out, it takes up almost no weight or space. It addresses both the crypto and giardia if one waits the recommended times. Should the main wa... |
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Sealskinz Ultra Grip Black Glove Tried them a few years ago for winter snowshoeing, which involved a lot of bushwacking. Clammy, wet, cold and eventually, frozen fingers. Just about anything else is better, even just leather. Am su... |
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Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger #3 Used the reg (not super) version of this bag for three weeks; one on Maine's Grafton Loop Trail in June at altitudes up to 3K', and two in Colorado's Rawahs in August at altitudes up to 12... |
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Cocoon UL 60 Hoody and Pant I have not had any problems with the stitching, and have found the product to be reasonably warm for its very light weight. Pockets might have been nice for handwarming, but if it is really cold, I c... |
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Lorpen Trekking Extreme Coolmax Socks For anyone allergic to wool, or just looking for a fine coolmax sock, these are a good choice - 75% Coolmax, 15% Polyamide, 10% Lycra. Weight is 4.4 oz a pair in size Medium. They are a medium to he... |
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Remington RMHL2AAA-B While I have always used hang lights in camp instead of headlamps, ordered this item because of Keith's excellent review. Was pleased to note that the beam was as bright and more even than the Ph... |
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MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter My understanding from this and other sites is that this filter is not effective after thawing once the element has been frozen. If this is not so, it would be helpful to have this corrected. Otherwi... |
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SnowPeak Gigapower LI The only drawback for this stove was the lack of a windscreen, such that it did not perform efficiently in windy conditions. The manufacturer's screen sold separately is stainless steel, and on th... |
