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Keith Selbo (herman666) - BPL Forum Member
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another place that rank lives on Click "My Account" at the top right of at least some of your BPL screens. Your rank appears along with other account information. |
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doing the whole job As far as I'm concerned, gravity filters are the only way to go. I've pumped and I've Steripened and I've waited 4 hours for chemicals to kill giardia. Nothing beats hanging a bag... |
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not filtering water The human race got along without filtering for a long time and many many people went their whole lives without getting sick, also many got sick and died. Anecdotes citing success really don't m... |
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maybe not the right first project Daniel, There are a lot of nuances to a good 20 degree bag. The last thing you need is a zipper that jams continually or drafty or leaky seams. A stuff sack is a good first project. A ten... |
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the case against straps on poles My wife and I were crossing a rock field we were both using GG Lightrek 3 carbon fiber poles. Mine were stock. She didn't like not having straps so I installed straps on hers. I caught my p... |
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The lightest rock bag out there "So many good suggestions! Any other thoughts on using the stocking as a rock bag?" The lightest, most reliable bag is no bag at all. With practice, you can truss up a rock on the end... |
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dearth of information You don't give us a lot to go on. Do you have access to a digital camera? A photo might be helpful in diagnosing your problem. If you're using good fuel, (ethanol or methanol) about ... |
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The thinner the line ... The thinner the line, the deeper the cut in the branch. A slick polypropylene rope about 0.125 in. diameter is a good compromise between weight and thinness. |
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add to your skill mix Google the Klutz Book of Knots or find a knot website and learn how to reliably tie your line directly to a good heavy rock. No bag to carry or wear out. I used to use the rock sack. Trust me, ... |
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Re: re. re-fueling Lifting the pot and throwing in another hand full of wood just doesn't sound that complicated to me. |
All Reader Reviews by Keith Selbo
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Osprey Exos 58 I bought this pack for the loads imposed by longer hikes which exceed the comfort capacity of my GG Mariposa. The decision to buy was a long time coming because the 58 weighs a pound and two ounces mo... |
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Hennessy CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Product: CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Manufacturer: Hennessy Hammocks Weight: 9 oz. Price: $89 This Rain fly replaces the stock fly on a number of Hennessy models including the Hyperlight Backpack... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I reviewed the hyperlight backpacker elsewhere, but I wanted to comment on the review above that said it's necessary to tighten the ropes after lying in the hammock. This hasn't been my exp... |
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SteriPen Adventurer Price: $90 Weight: 3.6 oz Capacity: 50 l. per set of CR12... |
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Bearikade Expedition First, I'll round out the product info of the first review with the dimensions: 9" dia. by 14". Pricey is an understatement. I surveyed bear canisters (see below) and this canister is ... |
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Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket The first reviewer in this thread summed up just about everything pretty well. I'd have opted to pay the fraction of an ounce weight penalty for a higher collar to avoid the inconvenience of usin... |
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Hennessy Hammocks lightweight hammock shelters For starters, they have some fantastic promotions. I got a Scout model free with my Hyperlight Backpacker. I gave it my daughter and she loves it. When I bought a Hyperlight for my wife, another ... |
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Backcountrygear.com When the wrong Western Mountaineering jacket model arrived (They sent me a Flash when I'd ordered a Flight) they overnighted me the Flight jacket and a return label for the Flash. I like a compan... |
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Remington RMHL2AAA-B Serious Competition For the EOS Manufacturer's Specifications ... |
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Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steamer Bags I use these bags for baking all the time. Usually muffins for breakfast. Put the mix in the bag, roll it up and secure it with a rubber band so mix doesn't leak out the vents. When it's time... |
