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Re: re:valved dry bag Have tried it using Hypalon dry bags. It works as long as the bag holds air, but any failure to seal will let the bag sag. As someone noted, the air pressure makes the bag cylindrical, putting the... |
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Re: Remove velcro If you don't need it, remove it. Cut the threads that are exposed every 5 stitches or so, and pick them out. |
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Re: Re: Stinky Einstein, You might want to go easy on the H3O. It is not much different in action from chlorine bleach and actually burns the wool. Both Cl and H3O are oxidizers. A much more effective odor treat... |
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a simple cutter By accident I recently discovered that a simple snap-blade box knife works better than a roller cutter on silnylon. Surprise. Searing is rarely very useful and there is always the danger of melti... |
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Re: Guyline Tensioner: how far to stretch A suggestion for how far to stretch a tensioner: The tensioner has two purposes, to take up the sag that develops as rain, dew or insensible perspiration causes the fly, tent, tarp, or canopy to s... |
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Re: Tanking up correction. There are too many variables to generalize about water uptake rates. However, a couple of things seem important. Adding electrolytes to your water improves uptake and replaces what is lost in swe... |
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Re: Re: Is there a difference between tule and mosquito net? Tule is delicate, but very light. Fine for bugs bigger than noseeums. It tears easily and works better with some reinforcement - like silnylon for the ridgeline and drawstring hems if you use them... |
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Re: Tape I'll second packing tape for a cheapie bivy. It will get grody as dirt works under the edges, but don't you don't need to worry about strength. |
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Re: Re: Re: MYOG - SUL 40° Quilt ?? Here's my experience in making quilts: Little things add up. Less is more. Momentum is a reliable, light shell fabric. Nanoseeum netting from Thruhiker is perfect for baffles because you d... |
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Re: Re: sleeping naked. One argument in favor of sleep wear is to keep the sleeping bag or quilt/pad clean. On long hikes it makes a big difference. When conditions permit (low humidity, no dew)I sometimes sleep in my ... |
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Nike Free Trail 5.0 Summary: A light moccasin with a good sole and no heel counter. The shoe encourages full use of foot and ankle, improves balance and control, and strengthens the foot and ankle. The low profile sole r... |
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Golite Trail Fly and Tail Spike Two pairs of Golite shoes self-destructed within 70 miles on the AT. The first pair (Trail Fly) failed after 66 miles. The fake ripstop fabric over the toe section cracked with repeated flexing (an... |
