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All Forum Posts by Ben 2 World

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Re: Discussion Cont.
"I wonder if the zeal at getting a pack under 16oz puts people in positions of sacrificing too much comfort." Only if YOU let it. Everyone is a little different and you have to find o...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:27pm

Flexible Light Weight Load Hauler
Jan: Luxury Lite doesn't get talked about much anymore, but if you see yourself as the daring, think out of the box type -- then maybe cylinders are just what you're looking for. Light ...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:24pm

Orange Alert
Subconsciously, Travis is terrified of getting shot!

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 16, 12:19pm

Re: I hear you, but...
"I am on board for the philosophy, but I am very sympathetic to the allowance of good suspension." Max -- I hope you didn't get the impression that beefy packs have no place. They...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:15pm

Always Put Horse Before Cart
Howdy Max: UL focus is not on cutting the padding out of a backpack. It is about focusing on building your gear system by judiciously looking at every piece -- using these three steps in order ...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:03pm

Re:
"I seem to be the only one on BPL who managed to never have a problem with a filter, bottle, or connection... " What? Since February 2013? Just you wait. Mwahahaha.... ...

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 15, 9:36pm

Re: Fronteir Pro bite valve
@terran: FP's smaller intake nipple - I insert Platy tube over the nipple. FP's fatter output nipple - I insert Platy tube into the nipple. Fits well enough although not super tight.

In GEAR » That "Hydration Revolution" from Sawyer
March 15, 2:35pm

Re: Re: Jam mods
Very cool. Have fun, and report back!!

In GEAR » Best practice consensus: adding a frame for Jam?
March 15, 1:57pm

Re: Evernew vs. EverPlaties
Thanks, Mary. It's been 2 or so years since I purchased a Platy. Did Platy change their threads? I hope not...

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 15, 1:19pm

Evernew vs. EverPlaties
For those who have used both, could y'all do a compare/contrast? I've always used Platys -- but them Evernews look cool too!

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 15, 12:25pm

All Reader Reviews by Ben 2 World

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Big Sky Ultra C Aluminum Tent Stakes
I've been using titanium shepherd hook stakes for years now -- loving their ultralight weight but disappointed with their suboptimal ground penetration and holding power. These stakes can be bent...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm

Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
I received my pair and went on a moderate 2-hour hike today (approx. 2,000 ft. elevation gain over 2.7 miles -- then returning back down). I find the specs to be accurate, and the poles a beauty to...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm

MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm

Coleman F1 Ultralight
The first review touched on the F1's performance. This post will describe and critique the set up process. Prior to buying the F1, I have used the MSR PocketRocket (PR). With the PR, all you ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am

Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
Comparison to Potable Aqua above is incorrect. For bacteria and viruses, Micropur is just as effective and easy to use (15 minutes treatment time). It is only for protozoa (e.g. cryptosporidium) t...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am