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What pants did you get? Did you get lightweightish ones? |
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something to try If you don't get a response, check: http://sac.gearattack.com/items/8391 It shows they probably had one left about 4 days ago. Long, Right Zip. If you call them, try and get the last one a... |
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Mmmmm Food grade - NOT ANTIFREEZE - version of propylene glycol might be pretty effective if dangerous. Some piquant sentences from wikipedia: "... It is also used in food, medicines, and cosme... |
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Hey Jer! Those look nice. Happy Holidays! Have you found a good supplier of smaller webbing hardware? |
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Re: Newbie Question re Water Pump directly into your platy via your drink tube. Saves weight of one of the pump hoses. Suck out any air first. |
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plug Platypus directly into filter << DISCLAIMER: Although the Hiker filter is heavy, it is more economical for me. >> << DISCLAIMER 2: And I often use a drinking tube in the summer, hydration is critical here. ... |
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good looks Maybe home anodizing? It might not get messed up too bad by the heat. Or it might, and look really cool. Like a logo, it could be a stencil that sticks on and stays throughout the process. Made ou... |
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Air holes + drips The negatives: Do not suffocate yourself. Ski-pole out some good size vents and do a 70% job of blocking the the door with a pack. Do not warm up your cave much above freezing and start water... |
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snow conveyor It does beat on the plastic, so consider that if using your goundsheet for the purpose. It could potentially get a hole, especially if you start down at ground level or there are sticks or pine nee... |
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Re: RE:Do I really need a bivy for snow camping? Way to motivate Evan! Snowbanks are the quickest, and nice because it's easier to have your entrance lower than the sleeping area, to retain heat. Probe first like in Mike's photo. A nice s... |
All Reader Reviews by Paul Tree
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I have a later version with leg zips. When hiking steep uphills, these pants are a real handicap because they try to keep you from lifting your knee. Made my summit twice as hard to keep fighting that... |
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OR Verglas Gaiters (mens) You rate them without ever having used them? That is beyond belief. Quote: "I give these a 4, without using them outside at all, so be aware they may be a 5 for a particular use." Or,... |
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GU Energy Gel They do work, better than PowerGel. Faster than food. Works fine at low temps. I don't mind the taste or texture. I've gone snowboarding all day with no other food than 5 GU packets. Cons:... |
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Jocalat bars (by Larabar) Chocolate These things are awesome. 240 calories and very small and uber healthy. They had them at Trader Joe's. |
