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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
StateWA
My Website URLhttp://shop.bivysack.com/

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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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cotton browse bag?
With straw?

In Chaff » Organic Mattress recommendations?
October 11, 10:03am

Re: Crossing Rivers in the Winter Cold
Cross in runners without insoles or socks. Once across, put on socks, than bread sacks with the insole inside, then runners. This keeps your socks and insoles dry while you hike and lets the ...

In Winter Hiking » Crossing Rivers in the Winter Cold
October 09, 2:19pm

R value for rope
It works much better than nothing, especially on a cold granite slab or on snow. It also works well under a pad for extra insulation. Flaked out it works much like one of the open space klymit ...

In GEAR » r value
October 09, 12:59pm

R value for rope
But have you tested the R value for sleeping on your rope? What is the difference in R value for an 8mm vs. 10mm?

In GEAR » r value
October 09, 12:16pm

Re: hantavirus
Jim- Just what are you saying about hantavirus and tents? Does Philmont have tents set up for years at a time like Curry Village?

In Philmont » hantavirus
October 08, 2:11pm

Re: heavy coated pack fabric
I wouldn't call 200d pack cloth, usually 420d is called pack cloth by the factories. That said, I have several rolls of gold 200d with 1.5 oz coating. I will sell it for $5 a yard plus ac...

In Make Your Own Gear » heavy coated pack fabric
October 01, 4:15pm

Seirra
Mt Dana, North side of North Peak, Sawtooths. Ice or snow depending on season.

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Does anyone here ice climb (in california)?
September 30, 2:15pm

Re: Pole for a pyramid shelter
Heavy Duty for snow and wind loads. 6 ft adjustable http://shop.bivysack.com/product.sc?productId=64&categoryId=9 8 ft adjustable http://shop.bivysack.com/product.sc?productId=66&ca...

In GEAR » Pole for a pyramid shelter
September 20, 12:22pm

Re: ultralite knife SA Bantam
I use a Swiss Army Bantam a lot. Full size blade plus a combination tool (can opener, bottle opener, phillips and straight screw driver, wire stripper). 33 grams.

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » unltralite knife
September 20, 12:06pm

Re: ultralite knife
1/2 a gram!

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » unltralite knife
September 20, 9:55am

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm