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The "red herring" and the "real answer" The red herring and the answer are both in your closing comment. The red herring being a claim that there is AGW going on and "the science is settled" . The real answer being the unde... |
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A different view. I think that it might be useful to take a step back and have a real look at this entire review concept. Do we really need it? I say, no we don't. I originally came here a while back to get... |
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Re: Tall users with Gatewood Cape? The first user review on the SMD site for the GC says that he's 6'3" and almost touches his head and feet to the ends, but he fits. The inner net tent is 7 feet long, but it's the... |
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Re: Adding a beak. Many of the modern popular shaped-tarp shelters today are simply variations of the half-pyramid, with beaks added. I have a SMD Gatewood Cape that I think is awesome for its dual-purpose roles, ... |
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half-pyramid I have a similar-sized flat tarp that I pitch in half-pyramid, and I like that the best. It offers good protection on 3 sides, and is easy to pitch, and offers side-entry. I like side-entry MUCH ... |
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Fill it up. Just put something inside it that fills it up, and that will support the walls enough to prevent average crush forces inside the pack. It won't prevent it from crushing if you sit on it, but h... |
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re I haven't tried cuben yet, but I'm open to it. From what I have been able to gather from other users, it is very good for shelter canopy use because it doesn't stretch and is complet... |
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Gorilla on sale I just got an email from GG saying that the Gorilla packs that are in stock will be on special price sale for $185 for this week only, while they last. |
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above freezing I'm noticing they are typically limited to temps above freezing. Like for example, the WM Highlite sewn-thru bag is rated to 35*F(previously was 40*F), and the WM Summerlite continuous-baffled... |
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Excellent results I recently seam-sealed my Gatewood Cape, with amazingly good results. I mixed Loctite Brand Clear Silicone Waterproof Sealant with Crown Brand Paint Thinner(100% Mineral Spirits) in a 50/50 mix. ... |
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