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Roger Caffin (rcaffin) - BPL Staff

My Locale Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
About Me Research Scientist. Been walking all my life, mainly off-track - we don't have 'trails' here, and I always go with my wife. Summer and winter, lowland and highland, Australia and Europe. Forced into UL gear by heavy packs and increasing age. :-)
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BPL email: roger@backpackinglight.com
CitySydney
StateNSW
CountryAustralia
My Website URLhttp://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/

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All Forum Posts by Roger Caffin

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Re: not a coincidence
> zero condensation problems with my hexamid cuben after having significant > condensation with two previous sil shelters. On the other hand, that could be entirely due to the design of the...

In GEAR » Cuben = Low Condensation?
April 13, 4:59am

Re: slow pc or web browser
There's a very strong chance it has nothing to do with your PC, and everything to do with your internet connection. Cheers

In On the Web » slow pc or web browser
April 13, 4:57am

Re: waterproof zippers vs. storm flaps?
Oh, lots of opinions! Read at your own peril. > why manufacturers use "water-resistant" zippers like the YKK Aquaguard on jackets I may sound like a broken record here, but the ans...

In GEAR » waterproof zippers vs. storm flaps?
April 13, 4:56am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Power output with inverted canister
Hi Jim > > So there should be very little difference in peak power between inverted and > > non-inverted canister operation, as long as the canister is warm enough. > You'r...

In GEAR » Remote Canister stove Recommendations
April 11, 4:05pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Power output with inverted canister
> I was trying hard not to over-complicate my original explanation... Stuart, Stuart - we THRIVE on complications! :-) :-) Cheers PS: Al wire might work even better?

In GEAR » Remote Canister stove Recommendations
April 11, 3:57pm

Re: Re: Power output with inverted canister
> The boiling fuel in the pre-heat tube does not increase the pressure in the fuel line at all. Stuart is right of course about the valve restricting the volume flow, at least in the average. ...

In GEAR » Remote Canister stove Recommendations
April 11, 2:53am

Re: Dehydration & Heat stroke
Hi Dan > some insight/diagnosis on my situation last August. I am NOT a medico, but ... To me that sounds a bit like a combination of heat stress (not heat stroke) and a viral infection....

In Philosophy & Technique » The Hype of Dehydration and Heatstroke
April 10, 5:00pm

Re: How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
Way to go! Demonstrating marketing 1, science 0, for the claims. Most excellent study. Cheers

In Editor's Roundtable » How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
April 10, 1:06am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Svea 123 vs. Canister Stoves
> > "No damage though" > That is surprising. Once the safety relief valve opens, most of them are permanently > ruined (by intention). Very old stove - 1960s model. I th...

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 09, 6:47pm

Re: Line Arrived
> As soon as the lineloc is tilted to reduce the bite on the cord the cord will run > through the lineloc like prunes through a goose. What's the goose doing there, for heavens sake??...

In GEAR » Source for ~ 2mm Accessory Cord
April 09, 4:25pm

All Reader Reviews by Roger Caffin

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Skinny Skis, Jacksons Hole XC Skis
My wife and I had to re-equip with new XC skis, NNN-BC bindings and boots this year. We found several companies which could supply the models we were looking for and ship overseas (to Australia), and ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
October 28, 3:08pm

Darn Tough Vermont Socks Customer Service
I got a pair of the DTV boot socks in a BGT Test. I gave them hell for four months. It didn't seem to have had any effect on them. Roland B is a very helpful guy too.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
May 06, 3:53am

Coleman Exponent Xtreme Stove
I have been using the Xtreme in the snow for many years. I have never ever had any problems with it. It lights and runs completely reliably. It will run down to -26 C (-15 F) because the gas mix in t...

In Stoves - White Gas
October 24, 4:17pm

Snow Peak Gigapower Ti
I've used mine for ... many years now. I was initially irritated by the valve off position, but then I wondered: It is otherwise superbly made: what if the valve position is deliberate? Why would th...

In Stoves - Canister
December 29, 10:04pm