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overkill?
Some things seem like super overkill for a 24 hr trip, I don't think I've understood the itinerary. You are carrying a full sleeping/shelter set-up because you need to sleep at the very end...

In Gear Lists » AT Four State Challenge List
October 10, 4:37pm
knife
I would have been ready to take my knife and make some drain holes in the guy that didn't bring the fly :-P

In GEAR » r value
October 09, 6:02pm
insoles
I find that taking off not just my socks, but removing the insoles as well, translates to pretty warm/dry feet when you put it all back together. I've used Sealskin ("wpb") socks o...

In GEAR » Stream crossing using trail runners-coldest temp?
October 09, 5:59pm
thanks roger
Thanks Roger. I really need to buy a membership, not sure why I haven't yet.

In GEAR » r value
October 09, 4:13pm
what the...
If I need to know the meaning of whatever greek mumbo-jumbo you just posted, I'm assuming a MYOG test rig is out of the question after all.

In GEAR » r value
October 08, 9:03pm
+1
When I hike with the wife, the jetboil is a must. She likes coffee in the morning, hot meals, and tea at night. Crazy efficient, fast boil time. I don't have the Titanium one, but the extra 2oz...

In GEAR » Flame on
October 08, 9:00pm
test run
Getting to test you designs against the elements is the best part! Congrats

In Make Your Own Gear » First Post and First MYOG Project
October 08, 8:00pm
testing rig
I wonder how they test these things, and if a MYOG testing rig would be out of the question...?

In GEAR » r value
October 08, 7:42pm
hand sewing
But you see, if you are making your own gear with a sewing machine you are SAVING money, thus making it totally financially responsible. Or so one would think hahaha Sewing by hand is comple...

In Make Your Own Gear » Hand sewn projects for beginners?
October 08, 7:38pm
small stuff
Larger things, like a bivy, are simple enough to sew by hand but would take forever. Mittens (there is a great pattern on thru-hiker), beanie, buff, stuffsacks, pot/freezerbag cozy (grab a winds...

In Make Your Own Gear » Hand sewn projects for beginners?
October 08, 5:56pm

All Reader Reviews by Ozzy McKinney

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Six Moon Lunar Duo
After spending a few weeks in this tent I feel like I can write a comprehensive review. -All concerns about wind have been calmed. The tent has seen very strong winds (blowing the pot over, lose y...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
September 18, 1:07am