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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
StateWA
My Website URLhttp://shop.bivysack.com/

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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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clown white
REI carried it at one time in quarter size tins. Comes scented or not. The best thing for your nose and lower lip when traveling on a glacier in July. Here is a maker. http://www.mehron.co...

In Multiple Use Gear » Zinc Oxide Ointment
November 01, 10:50am

Works with boots
My rain/over pants have elastic around the cuff and two grommets with shock cord running under the boot. Works fine with 6" tall or higher boots. The shock cord needs to be replaced each mon...

In GEAR » Combining rain pants in gaiters into 1 product
October 31, 3:06pm

Feral Cubans
Cuba did just relax it travel restrictions for its citizens. Maybe some can go wild now.

In Chaff » Throwing In The Towel
October 29, 10:58am

Bivy in fog
I haven't camped on the east coast, but I have spent winter days along the coast of the Olympics in WA. Sleeping in fog, I found a Goretex bivy over a synthetic bag worked best whether under...

In GEAR » Bivy on the East coast ?
October 25, 9:44am

Italian court convicts scientists for no quake warning
I guess when global warming really takes hold, some scientists will be safe from prosecution, others? "An Italian court convicted seven scientists and experts of manslaughter on Monday for...

In Chaff » Italian court convicts scientists for no quake warning
October 22, 12:24pm

BPL discount 15% off over $50 at Oware
BPL discount 15% off over $50 at Oware (bivysack.com) This week thru Oct 27th. Coupon code BPL. Use at end of checkout. Free shipping. Shelters,bivys,stuffsacks,ccf pads, fabric. ...

In Gear Deals » BPL discount 15% off over $50 at Oware
October 22, 11:15am

Advocating for the Devil
There are many folks who just like arguing for the underdog or the other side anyway. How about monthly memberships?

In Chaff » The Death of Chaff
October 22, 11:06am

Re: Elk
attack video deer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HniE-dHhCNA Nationally, deaths caused by domestic elk are rare. A 51-year-old Vermont man was killed in September 2002 when his 700-pou...

In Philosophy & Technique » Elk
October 17, 4:26pm

Re: carbon/ kevlar socks!
I have worn Nomex (Kevlar's kin) long johns and they were not smelly like polyester and were as soft as cotton. If the kevlar was made from the softer versions, it would likely be fine.

In GEAR » carbon/ kevlar socks!
October 17, 10:24am

convoluted thinking
One thing I have noticed about ridgerest and the convoluted foams is that they trap snow or rain when used in snow caves bumpy side up. Inside a bivy it is immaterial.

In Gear Deals » CCF Pads; Coming Soon
October 12, 10:21am

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm