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Re: Mystery Lights
"This comment should be in the Chaff Forum but someone turned the lights off - down there- " I've come across references like this a number of times. What exactly did BPL do? The...

In GEAR » Milestones for Obsession
March 16, 6:06pm

Re: Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
Hi Steve: Indeed -- and your link showed exactly what I had in mind. But I am happy enough with the regular side buckles -- they are the same small size (3/8" or 0.375"). But thanks,...

In Make Your Own Gear » Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
March 16, 3:56pm

Re: Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
Found the small size here. Mission accomplished.

In Make Your Own Gear » Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
March 16, 3:34pm

Re: Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
Hi Anna: Thanks for the link. My buckle is 0.375" - but the smallest I see at your link is 0.5". Hopefully, I'll be able to find the smaller one, but 0.5" is a good standby ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
March 16, 2:44pm

Re: Most people aren't at one extreme.
Max: Apologies to you upfront if I sound annoyed... You keep writing, to the effect: "A backpacker today doesn't have to cast off the shackles of heavy packs like they might have ...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 2:27pm

Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
I am looking for seven teeny tiny side release buckles -- like this: Can someone provide me a link to buy -- or does someone have a few extras lying around unused that they'd like to se...

In Make Your Own Gear » Help Me Find Teeny Tiny Buckles
March 16, 2:02pm

Re: Well, let's remember that this is a discussion.
"But for $90 i'll be ok..." This is the sentiment I never understand. To me, o spending $90 for a pack that doesn't fit your needs is wasting $90. o spending $500 for a Mc...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 1:01pm

Re: Gear Swap Etiquette
I hope Eugene will sell his Evernew here one day. Just for you, Travis. :)

In Gear Swap » Gear Swap Etiquette
March 16, 12:55pm

Re: Milestones for Obsession
Silly boy -- this is just the beginning! Mwahahaha... Ben2World The Gear Enabler

In GEAR » Milestones for Obsession
March 16, 12:52pm

Re: Cognitive Dissonance
"My contribution, I guess, is that a lot of ultralighters may be disregarding comfort to save ounces, by pushing a pack meant for 10lbs up to 30. " My reaction when I read something li...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:48pm

All Reader Reviews by Ben 2 World

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Big Sky Ultra C Aluminum Tent Stakes
I've been using titanium shepherd hook stakes for years now -- loving their ultralight weight but disappointed with their suboptimal ground penetration and holding power. These stakes can be bent...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm

Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
I received my pair and went on a moderate 2-hour hike today (approx. 2,000 ft. elevation gain over 2.7 miles -- then returning back down). I find the specs to be accurate, and the poles a beauty to...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm

MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm

Coleman F1 Ultralight
The first review touched on the F1's performance. This post will describe and critique the set up process. Prior to buying the F1, I have used the MSR PocketRocket (PR). With the PR, all you ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am

Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
Comparison to Potable Aqua above is incorrect. For bacteria and viruses, Micropur is just as effective and easy to use (15 minutes treatment time). It is only for protozoa (e.g. cryptosporidium) t...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am