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Sprouts in a baggy? Can you grow them in a ziploc? (Update: Just read new post, saying they can be grown in a ziploc.) Does it help for a ziploc to be put inside a pot or a Ti cup, to keep it from compressing, and ... |
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Re: Which Shelter? Andy, I'm also a newbie to UL gear, about a year using it. Based on that I can say pj & others here at BPL are excellent sources of advice and info -- IMO best single source on the Inte... |
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Tx 4 advy, conc's re: HS' RShadow test 1st, advice received is rt. on. Conc's 1st test: Concept worked, execution & executor needs vast improvement. 1. Tent pitch/tautness first priority next time. Roger's comme... |
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The 10 essentials, explained and ULized + Ditto to what pj posted on experienced persons providing insights based on experience. Also, a summary of the "10 essentials" modified or put into a UL context, with recommendations ... |
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Thanks Paul Tree The beginning attitude is just natural -- or none of us would be here -- but the mind set comes from the people here and the incredible amount of knowledge and real people concentrated at this site... |
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Ti v. Aluminum - Ti plate as fry pan I can tell you that a Snow Peak plate can work as a frying pan ... but it heats so fast and conveys heat so well that it is very hard to use, even with a SP Giga with a good simmer ability. Just a... |
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Stoves in winter - Laurie Laurie, I couldn't really find the topic you identified at the site you referred to. In any case, I am willing to take a lot of risks but when it comes to my partner it is the opposite. ... |
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Maybe Brian will make you one? I just talked with a guy at Patagonia, by accident, when I was ordering a Base 2 wool top. He through hiked the PCT this year and at the beginning there was some kind of get together and Brian fro... |
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Pitch is on the way .. Getting the pitch tight is on the way. Embarassing as it is, I was working to figure out how to bury the sides first, then figure out how to have good looking and better functioning tent set up. ... |
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I'll buy the rock wren if it's still available I have been eyeing it for months. I don't need a long, but the extra down sells it for my needs. Thanks for the referral. I posted an email to the seller at the website you referred to. |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
