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My Locale Presence About Me Reforming rube attempting to retard industrialized mainstream induced insanity. Permaculturist. Student of life. Bodging fool. Soulo traveler. Simple living lover of breath who favors a life of freedom over the sacrifice for money. State Idaho

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	What adhesive to adhere Dyneema X to Cuben in no load/stress situation? I'm making a small symbol from Dyneema X and would like to glue it to Cuben rather than sew it on due to its complex shape. Anyone have experience gluing these two materials together? I'...	In Make Your Own Gear » What adhesive to adhere Dyneema X to Cuben in no load/stress situation? January 13, 10:47am
	Re: Prius Thanks, Max. I wasn't buying into either side....though I do admit to believing that image is one of the driving factors in many Prius purchases.	In GEAR » The guilt of of buying new gear. January 11, 9:35pm
	Re: Re: Contrarian Point of View (as usual) Dustin, I was not making an argument.......and neither seeking nor needing absolution, from anyone. I was simply stating my feelings with idle time...and more importantly, sowing some seeds. I l...	In GEAR » The guilt of of buying new gear. January 11, 8:21pm
	Re: re "What it comes down to is greed...." You got that right! ".....going green costs more money simple as that!" Yes it does. But "going green" is a consumer tra...	In GEAR » The guilt of of buying new gear. January 10, 8:13pm
	Re: The guilt of of buying new gear Yes, thanks, Ben. I agree that, compared to some past-times, backpacking is fairly low impact. However, isn't that just more rationalization? The fact still remains....that I contribute to the...	In GEAR » The guilt of of buying new gear. January 10, 5:09pm
	The guilt of of buying new gear. Every time I buy a new piece of gear, or even ponder the idea, I feel guilty. When I do buy, I seek out "Made in the USA", or purchase second hand. In the last decade, I have succeeded th...	In GEAR » The guilt of of buying new gear. January 10, 4:33pm
	Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Adjustable Poles I adjust my trekking pole for the Hexamid to be in the neighborhood of 36"-42". I should have clarified my "bike". It's actually a motorcycle...Suzuki DRZ 400S to be exac...	In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG 3.7 oz Fixed Length Trekking Poles January 10, 11:15am
	Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Adjustable Poles Thanks, David. I really like (& prefer) the simplicity of what you present. However, I'm using a Zpacks Hexamid where the pole goes inside. I also ride my trail bike to remote and not easil...	In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG 3.7 oz Fixed Length Trekking Poles January 10, 10:11am
	Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone use the Zpacks "Goose Hood"? Thanks, Richard.	In GEAR » Anyone use the Zpacks "Goose Hood"? January 10, 9:02am
	Re: carbon trekking pole tube "If I were determined to make my own carbon trekking or shelter pole, I might want to wait until the end of ski season, and look at sales for carbon ski poles...." Thrift stores are a ...	In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG 3.7 oz Fixed Length Trekking Poles January 10, 8:53am

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