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All Forum Posts by Stephen Barber

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re: Sugru for a pot handle
Sugru will work fine for that purpose, as will silicone tape. I use the latter on my pots, and while it gets a bit stiff from the heat, seems to be holding up well after a couple of years. Also the...

In GEAR » Sugru for a pot handle
December 18, 10:44am

re Mid vs Tarp
A Solomid with a ground cloth or bivy (the MLD Superlight bivy is great!) makes for a quite roomy shelter. Less room with the innernet. It's a very sturdy little shelter.

In GEAR » Mid vs Tarp
December 17, 11:01pm

re: Using a blanket vs. jacket
"The native Americans shown in the movies often are using a blanket." And we all know that Hollywood is always very careful to be absolutely accurate in their presentation of historica...

In GEAR » Using a blanket vs. jacket
December 16, 9:45pm

re: Uninformed on Gun Laws
Note also that murder is already illegal. Why would someone intent on murder care about another lesser law?

In Chaff » Newtown
December 16, 1:09pm

People and wild animals
It never ceases to amaze me how stupid people can be about wild animals. Too much exposure to Hollywood animals, not enough exposure to the real thing?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Grizzly Bear Attacks on the Rise
December 16, 12:16pm

MLD order
When you order the Duomid, Call MLD and talk to Ron about when you need it. I'm sure he'll try to get it to you in time. One thing to think about with the Duomid in cuben is whether you...

In GEAR » How do I repair this Cuben Fiber Shelter?
December 14, 8:11pm

re: waterfall
Wow! I remember when that happened - so sad!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Swept Away
December 07, 6:49pm

Swept Away
Nice demo of the power of even shallow water when it's running fast!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Swept Away
December 07, 2:20pm

All knives out
All the knives have been mailed out by USPS Parcel Post. Given the Christmas rush, it may take a week or so to get to their destinations. Thanks for your help!

In Gear Swap » PIF: Need a Knife?
December 06, 11:50pm

re: frame pack
" if someone were to produce an external frame pack that weighed two pounds or less, would members of this forum consider it? Oh wait, even more: how many members of this forum have even used ...

In Editor's Roundtable » How Packs Work
December 05, 8:19pm

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am