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Insultex - by the yard The vendor that sells Insultex (called, IX) is www.tttrailgear.com |
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Re: MYOG Down Bootie/Sock Pattern? Brendan, I am working on a pair of insulated socks now. I'm about to cut my 3rd attempt from scraps as I refine my design. These are not down socks but primaloft insulation, but with the addi... |
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Re: Re: Re: 2010 Backpacking Light Staff Picks - HP 12C I had the original HP 45. Cried like a baby when it died. Then I went to the HP 11C. Cried like a baby when it died. Now have the HP 32S. The #1 button sticks occasionally. I'm tired of cr... |
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Re: Q: Cuben tree straps for hammocks Tree straps endure a lot of abrasion. I'm no expert in cuben but I wouldn't think they would last long enough to be worthwhile. Plus, I would have nightmares involving catastrophic failur... |
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Re: What Cups Do You Use? GSI Outdoors lexan GREEN cups at 1.9 ounces. Sturdy, stackable and have a handle. Be sure to get the green ones ... the blue ones weigh 2.5 ounces. |
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Re: Looking for bomb proof fabric... Hypalon. That's what is used on bomber commercial packs made for winter travel. It's expensive but works. Here's a link below. Call them and you could probably get a remnant or partial... |
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Re: Free Fabric Samples to Share: From Quest/Rockywoods/SeattleFabrics/Rainshed Wow! You could open a fabric store ... for Lilliputians! :D |
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Re: what kinds of threads? +3 on Guttermans. As a matter of fact, double that because JoAnn Fabrics has a 50% off sale on all Guttermans threads! I just stocked up yesterday. I use the standard strength, 100% polyester. |
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Re: Bonded Cuben Fiber / Momentum 50 Bivy Steve, A couple of years ago, I bought the cheapest sewing machine that Walmart had, just to see if I liked this idea of making something. That machine is still going strong after dozens of proj... |
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Re: Bonded Cuben Fiber / Momentum 50 Bivy Amazing work, Steve! As always. |
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Backpackinglight Thurofare Pant I love everything about these pants! They are so light it literally feels like I'm not wearing anything. My size large weighs 4.1 oz. They have features that count but not ones that don't. ... |
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Big Agnes SL3 While there's no tent that works for all purposes in all environments, IMO this is the perfect tent for summer, or year round in Florida. It's a free standing, double wall tent, but the inner ... |
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TNF Diad In summary, a well designed, lightweight, but not spartan, rain jacket. The jacket is a 2008 product in TNF's Flight Series. In men's size large it weighs 8.9 ounces. I am 6'-1" a... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass This Brunton 54LU compass is also the called the Silva Explorer 54. Brunton USA and Silva of Sweden are the same company. The product is manufactured in Sweden. I am extremely pleased with the Brun... |
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite Superfine 140 I am completely sold on Icebreaker's Tech T Lite 140 gm/m2. This shirt is pure comfort on 90+ degree, hard vertical hiking trips! I've tried poly, nylon including Columbia, Railriders, etc. Al... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Both my wife and I have the Max Thermo 3/4 length which weighs 15.0 oz on my scale. It has synthetic insulation inside the air chambers. It's construction is robust. I've never had a failure o... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove While I've always loved the lightweight factor of cooking with alcohol stoves, they consistantly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the outdoors. Fiddling with rickety pot stands, warped fly-... |
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MSR Wind Pro This is the stove that I go to when the weather dictates that water comes from melting the solid form. At 10.2 oz, including stuff sack, it's one of the lightest options to get the Btu's for w... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz This is a great knife if you are looking for something more substantial than a razor blade but lighter than a Bowie knife. I know many people prefer a razor blade or ripping out a pair of sizzors f... |
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SteriPen Adventurer At 3.6 ounces on my scale, it's lighter that pump filters (1 lb.+/-)and lighter than my ULA Amigo gravity filter (9.6oz). However, pre-filtering is required, through a bandana or coffee filter, et... |
