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AquaMira I prefer smaller containers for treatment. I carry two 20 oz. Gatorade bottles and two quart Playtpus bladders. I use half a dose for water sitting overnight or for water that will be boiled. ... |
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Re: Looking for a shirt - compromise? Michael, If you will compromise to a cotton/synthetic blend then you will have many shirts to choose from. When the daytime temperatures are above 70 a cotton blend performs well. |
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Re: No Vestibule - what to do? How about a tarp that is all vestibule and no tent? Or better yet a hammock. The Hennessy is like a suspended tent with a vestibule below. |
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expensive shuttle Wyndham timeshares runs a shuttle. 970-731-8060 It is about 80 miles from Durango to Wolf Creek. Another alternative would be to get the Alpine Taxi service to drop you at Rabbit Ears Pass a... |
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Re: Advice about tarp camping... Ryan, Before I converted to hammocks I seldom set my tarp the same way twice. My tensioning adjustment was on the tarp end of the guy rather than the anchor end. Natural anchors were gener... |
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Hammock and Colorado Trail Rick, Two things. The Colrado Trail and the CDT are the same trail between Georgia Pass and Twin Lakes Creek (96.2 miles)and then again from the head of Fooses Creek to Bear Town (126.1 miles... |
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Re: Stove Fuel issues My first preference is HEET in the yellow bottle. The red bottle leaves soot. Second preference is denatured alcohol from the hardware store. Third preference is grain alcohol from the liquo... |
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Re: Essential knots? If I were teaching a one hour knot tying class this is the order I would teach them: Clove hitch: around stakes when stake placement is used for tension, around trekking poles or other ... |
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Ben is right - forums need to be interesting. Sometimes the topic drift that happens after someone asks the classic "what is the best ******" will bring out creative technique and gear design. A little latitude is needed to allow th... |
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Re: Internal frame - using tent poles? - it depends Using tent poles or even the rolled pad tube works when I keep my pack weight below 20 pounds. Over 20 pounds I need curved pack stays. Because my back is very curved the poles or pad tube pu... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
