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major trails Bill has given some very good advice. I am a Colorado Trail maintainer and the Foundation gave me a three ring binder book on policies and procedures. I bet that any trail that recruits volunteer... |
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Re: Virtual Frame The rolled tube works best for higher weights. Another issue is the distance between the heavy dense things in your pack and your back. A 40" long .5" thick pad folded moves the weigh... |
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Re: Knots to Know? Elaborate hardware is not an acceptable substitute for the properly selected knot correctly tied. Good technique is: Light weight (0 oz.) Low cost ( $ 0) Unbreakable, and Misplaced only ... |
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Re: Disagree Allison, I tend to use your system. There is no purpose in reviewing anything other than 1s & 5s. However, the reviews need to have enough detail so that a person can determine whether t... |
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Re: Warmlite website... horrible! I feel your pain brother. However, their products still perform well and are "state of the art" even though they are thrity years old. If I could only own one tent it would be the 2... |
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Re: Not Necessarily True Ben, There is a lot of wisdom in your post. Our diet may be a source of body odor. My hiking diet is much more healthy than my town diet. I take enough extra fuel to get clean every day. ... |
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Re: Don't do this to a hydration hose! Try turing it inside out then install by reversing it onto the hose. Just an idea. I have never seen the insulation sleeve. |
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Re: Re: Re: bivy & tarp vs. tent John, The secret to double use of the poncho as both rainwear and shelter is a windshirt (3.5 oz.). It is true that the poncho (9.3) and windshirt are heavier than a Marmot Precip (12.1), but... |
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Re: Multi-tool uses I carry the discontinued MiniBuck 350 (1.3 oz.) I estimate that I use one of the tools about once per week of hiking. What I use multiple times everyday is a pair folding scissors (1.0 oz.). ... |
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Re: Cold butt You need to be anal about using your sit pad. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
