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Mike W (skopeo) - BPL Forum Member
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Tarptent Notch David - Thanks for the info on the Notch. I've been looking seriously at that shelter and was wondering about the blown sand issue because Henry also offers a high fabric side option for th... |
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DeLorme inReach Service Plans @Nathan The costs you present don't really tell the whole picture. For one thing, you have a registration fee for the Inreach so add another $20 right off the top. The unit also costs abo... |
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looking to buy a tent >> On the west coast of Vancouver Island, you pitch on the sand. I have never used a freestanding tent there and have had no issue at all with non freestanding. << I've never use... |
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Spot charges... As a Spot Connect owner, I thought I'd mention that I do not have to purchase a messaging bundle to send custom emails etc. Spot charges me 50 cents a message (no subscription, I just register... |
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Any new SPOT input/reviews? I've been using a Spot Connect (pairs with my iPhone) for about six months and while I like what it does, it's certainly less than 100%. Since I've not used the regular Spot device, I... |
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Pack Cover Weight vs Wet Pack ?? In most cases, it's not a case of being soaked 100% of the time so the weight savings while it's raining may not offset the amount of time you are carrying the packcover in your pack (when ... |
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packaging DEET I do the same as Bob and put the deet in small spray bottles. You can find hand sanitizer in these bottles (for under $2) and I use one with sun screen (liquid not lotion), one with Deet and anoth... |
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Garmin eTrex 30 The new Etrex series GPS's are a great choice if you are looking for a GPS to take backpacking. I chose the Etrex 20 because the only difference between the 20 and 30 are the altimeter, el... |
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iphone service and guthook gps for Sobo PCT Just in case you didn't already know this... The Spot app only works with the Spot Connect. It doesn't work with the regular Spot messenger. As long as you are only doing the occasio... |
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Taking the Plunge and Looking for a Single pair Trail/Camp/Water Shoes I like my walking shoes to be completely geared to walking with no compromise. It's hard enough to find the perfect shoe without having to figure out if it can serve as a wading shoe as well. ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Burn (2010) I've had my MLD Burn for a while now and find it very easy to give this pack top marks in all categories. I was looking for a good weekend pack (2-3 day duration) and was having a tough time findi... |
