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Vick Hines (vickrhines) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Central Texas
About Me 2X AT thruhiker
Author of How to Make Your Own Lightweight Camping and Hiking Gear
Builder of solo canoes
Compulsive builder of yondering gear of all kinds.
CityAustin
StateTexas
CountryUnited States

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All Forum Posts by Vick Hines

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Re: Re: Reading glasses
I'll third I4U lenses (i4ulenses.com). I've used them since 2003. They are about the lightest, most compact and durable reading glasses anywhere. I attach a string and an alligator clip and...

In Multiple Use Gear » Reading glasses
October 30, 2:54pm
Myog pack raft -what a cat!
That catamaran looks professional! Please explain the construction including the connection between the two hulls. The center wave can be reduced significanly if you toe-in the bows... IOW form ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG pack raft
October 29, 1:53pm
Re: Backpackers as Astronauts-Above Treeline
Jay, I know what you mean. It ain't called the High Lonesome for nothin'.

In Philosophy & Technique » Backpackers as astronauts
October 26, 5:07pm
Well, maybe Gaianauts
So-called 'wilderness survival experts' aside, wilderness visitors should leave no more trace of their sojourn than a ranger patrol in enemy territory. The only way to leave no trace is...

In Philosophy & Technique » Backpackers as astronauts
October 26, 4:54pm
Re: Golite Footwear
Made of used toilet tissue. Comfortable as house shoes and just as durable. I've had 2 pairs. Neither lasted longer than 70 miles on the AT.

In GEAR » Golite Footwear
October 26, 4:39pm
MYOG pack raft
Has anyone tried to MYOG a pack raft? I've played with ideas, but have not put scissors to fabric. Concept 1: uncoated pack cloth shell with oversized mylar, polyurethane, or cuben bladd...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG pack raft
October 25, 4:10pm
Re: Materials for sustainable hiking
The most weather-resistant bicycle panniers I have ever made were 12 oz marine duck. I stuffed my down bag directly in without a stuff sack or any other water protection while cycling in the Pacifi...

In Make Your Own Gear » Materials for sustainable hiking
October 25, 4:02pm
Re: Ripstop Nylon PP ?
Polypropylene - the coating?

In Make Your Own Gear » Ripstop Nylon PP ?
October 16, 4:03pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: MYOG Down Quilt
All the posts so far are good advice. I've gotta try the shop vac trick. Pay particular attention to making sure the quilt is wide and long enough. I wear a 44 long jacket, so I like a 58&q...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Down Quilt
October 16, 3:59pm
Re: Vick is far too modest
Paul, Thanx, but you help make my point: the book may have historical interest, but you can glean better designs from this forum. Many hands make light work and many minds make light. Vick

In Make Your Own Gear » Old MYOG Book
October 16, 3:36pm

All Reader Reviews by Vick Hines

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Nike Free Trail 5.0
Summary: A light moccasin with a good sole and no heel counter. The shoe encourages full use of foot and ankle, improves balance and control, and strengthens the foot and ankle. The low profile sole r...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
May 12, 4:17pm
Golite Trail Fly and Tail Spike
Two pairs of Golite shoes self-destructed within 70 miles on the AT. The first pair (Trail Fly) failed after 66 miles. The fake ripstop fabric over the toe section cracked with repeated flexing (an...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
May 08, 8:16pm