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Dave Heiss (DaveHeiss) - BPL Guest

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Backpacker since 1973, started going lighter in 2003
CityCamano Island
StateWA
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Dave Heiss

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Features
I trolled around today and found a few more details on the Mammut Light Pump Mat. Here are the interesting ones: - New Square TX fabric is touted as durable, non-slip and very light. - Hand-pu...

In GEAR » Mammut Light Pump Mat
March 25, 7:44pm
Sweetwater
I've used a Sweetwater filter for 6 or 7 years now, and love it. No chemicals to affect the taste or leave residues, no waiting, no futzing around, just pump and drink. Even though mine is arou...

In GEAR » Nearly There!
March 24, 9:26pm
IKEA cutlery caddy
The IKEA cutlery caddy woodstove mod weighs about 3oz. I like the one I made:

In GEAR » New Vargo Hexagon Wood Stove...Opinions?
March 10, 12:05pm
Mammut Light Pump Mat
Anyone know more about the new Mammut Light Pump Mat? It was highlighted in the recent Backpacker Magazine Gear Guide, and with 3 inches of cushion at only 20oz with integrated air pump it looks ve...

In GEAR » Mammut Light Pump Mat
March 10, 11:34am
3oz IKEA woodstove
I cut up a couple of the IKEA utensil holders and am pretty happy with this version. First I cut one large feed hole and two smaller vent holes: Then I used a stepper drill to enlarge some of th...

In Make Your Own Gear » 3,06 oz. ikea woodstove
March 03, 6:25pm
FUGU Jacket
Tad - I'm 6-2 and about 180 pounds. I normally take a 36/36.5 inch sleeve length, and while the 35 inch sleeves on my large Montbell Thermawrap UL jacket are fine, on the Fugu the large size...

In Gear Deals » NB Fugu down jackt $119
February 03, 9:47pm
FUGU Jacket
Received my Fugu Jacket today - I think it might be one of the very last large talls they had. It was an exchange for a previously ordered large size that was just a little too short in the arms. I...

In Gear Deals » NB Fugu down jackt $119
February 03, 6:18pm
Firefly stove set sold
Firefly sold to a good home. Hope you enjoy it Ron!

In Gear Swap » Ursacks, GG Firefly stove, and Pot cozy
January 06, 4:49pm
Firefly Stove
Joseph, The Firefly stove is now sold (sale finalized a couple of hours ago). Sorry, but it went to a good home.

In Gear Swap » FS: GG, MLD, BPL, and other good stuff
January 06, 4:45pm
IKEA woodstove
Hi Timo, How well is the revised design working for you?

In Make Your Own Gear » 3,06 oz. ikea woodstove
January 03, 10:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Dave Heiss

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Montbell Versalite
Andrea - I'm looking forward to your opinions on the Versalite 50. I've still got that pack on my short list, and hope you can provide some input on its comfort and functionality. My only conc...

In Backpacks - External Frame
August 13, 5:37pm
02 Rainwear Rain Suit
I also have an O2 Rainwear suit. I picked up a pair a few years ago and have been really happy with the performance, but I still wince at the screaming yellow color every time I put them on. It is def...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 26, 11:34am