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Re: Re: Using an inverted canister stove +1 on Ken's answer. And, don't do this inside a tent! |
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Re: Brunton 54LU Compass for 50$ I have this compass a like it very much. The siting mechanism is accurate and I have used it quite a few times to triangulate my position in the mountains. Like the previous poster said, it doesn&... |
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Re: "Down Hood/Balaclava" Very nice work, Martin! I think I will try one of these :) |
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Re: Cheapest 900FP down I made a quilt using 900FP down a few months ago and I just finished another quilt using 800FP down. I will never use 800FP down again. Before this experience, I wondered whether or not I ... |
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Re: Tape to add strength to stitched Cuben Fiber? I have also been contemplating a cuben tarp but I am confused about the weight of the tape. I checked Quest Outfitter (link below) and they claim the 1/2" tape weighs 3.5 grams/yard. That is b... |
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Re: Has your knife ever helped you out of a dire situation? No dire situations to report. But, I do carry some sort of tool to cut with. Mostly, it's a Leatherman Micra. I actualy find the scissors more useful than the blade, plus I like having the twee... |
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Re: why no reviews on Warbonnet Love my Warbonnet Blackbird! I should post a review. I got to the point where I couldn't tolerate the rocks & roots anymore. So, after much research I settled on the most comfortable nights... |
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Re: Activated charcoal I have a different approach to charcoal. I went to an aquarium supply store and bought a jar of granulated charcoal, rinsed off about an ounce of it. Them I made a tiny little bag from noseeum mes... |
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Re: "Grand Canyon R2R2R, 10/9-10/10" Nice trip report Craig! I admire your stamina! My wife and I did the South Rim to River and back last year, but we didn't run, we "hiked." Then again, we are nearly 60 year old so ... |
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Re: Re: barefoot stream fording? Depends on the temperature. Above freezing I slog through with trail runners & socks on. Near or below freezing I change to crocs with no socks. |
All Reader Reviews by Michael Davis
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Backpackinglight Thurofare Pant I love everything about these pants! They are so light it literally feels like I'm not wearing anything. My size large weighs 4.1 oz. They have features that count but not ones that don't. ... |
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Big Agnes SL3 While there's no tent that works for all purposes in all environments, IMO this is the perfect tent for summer, or year round in Florida. It's a free standing, double wall tent, but the inner ... |
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TNF Diad In summary, a well designed, lightweight, but not spartan, rain jacket. The jacket is a 2008 product in TNF's Flight Series. In men's size large it weighs 8.9 ounces. I am 6'-1" a... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass This Brunton 54LU compass is also the called the Silva Explorer 54. Brunton USA and Silva of Sweden are the same company. The product is manufactured in Sweden. I am extremely pleased with the Brun... |
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite Superfine 140 I am completely sold on Icebreaker's Tech T Lite 140 gm/m2. This shirt is pure comfort on 90+ degree, hard vertical hiking trips! I've tried poly, nylon including Columbia, Railriders, etc. Al... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Both my wife and I have the Max Thermo 3/4 length which weighs 15.0 oz on my scale. It has synthetic insulation inside the air chambers. It's construction is robust. I've never had a failure o... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove While I've always loved the lightweight factor of cooking with alcohol stoves, they consistantly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the outdoors. Fiddling with rickety pot stands, warped fly-... |
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MSR Wind Pro This is the stove that I go to when the weather dictates that water comes from melting the solid form. At 10.2 oz, including stuff sack, it's one of the lightest options to get the Btu's for w... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz This is a great knife if you are looking for something more substantial than a razor blade but lighter than a Bowie knife. I know many people prefer a razor blade or ripping out a pair of sizzors f... |
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SteriPen Adventurer At 3.6 ounces on my scale, it's lighter that pump filters (1 lb.+/-)and lighter than my ULA Amigo gravity filter (9.6oz). However, pre-filtering is required, through a bandana or coffee filter, et... |
