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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member
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FlatTarp5 I believe those are the 10x14' ones that Ryan bought. I call them a FlatTarp5 since most groups use that size to shelter 5 people. In really stormy conditions, an extra ground sheet, poncho or... |
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Re: Winter backpacking and 2WD cars with chains? "Really? That sounds like fun, except that it'd probably destroy the front of my car's sheet metal(i.e. plastic)." Works only on vehicles like pickups that have lots of clearan... |
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Re: tarps from photos? "Does anyone know who makes the tarps in the photos? (maybe they are MYOG?) I'd especially be interested in who makes the 12'x16' tarp the scouts are using..." http://blog.... |
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Re: Re: solo winter backpacking "How would you determine avalanche territory? I've seen enormous damage from avalanche in a forested valley in June (Weminuche). Can you always avoid avalanche if the conditions are right ... |
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solo winter backpacking Not in avalanche territory. |
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Re: Winter backpacking and 2WD cars with chains? From the sierra sun. Truckee, Calif. — If your kids have had a snow day in March you live in snow country. If your kids have had a snow day in June you live in Truckee. If you've e... |
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Re: Winter backpacking and 2WD cars with chains? Lots of good advice from all. more thoughts CA requires all (2 & 4 wd) to carry chains when chain controls are on. Sometimes they require them to be attached to the wheels if things are ... |
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possible hunts for grizzly around the park in the future http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2012/dec/05/feds-consider-possible-trophy-hunts-grizzlies-around-yellowstone/ "federal officials are working on plans to lift those protections as soon ... |
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koflach ultras and polos For cold I do like the stiff Koflach Ultras. Still a very light option even today. http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/it-makes-me-laugh.html For slop and summer volcanos the polos (mid h... |
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string gloves every quickstop and hardware store carries the white string gloves around here. They are not warm enough for all situations by themselves, but often are and save my good gloves and mittens from... |
All Reader Reviews by David Olsen
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Botach Tactical Customer Service Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi... |
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Basegear.com They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund. |
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Liberty Aluminum Match Safe The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ... |
