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Brad Groves (4quietwoods) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Michigan About Me Mostly longer trips without resupply, in what usually seems to be cold and wet conditions. Over two decades of backcountry travel including backpacking and canoe tripping. I consider Marquette to be my home, but I currently live down-state. Many years as a buyer in specialty outdoor retail. My PDF Gear List always changing

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	Re: 15 degree bag for women I'm a dealer for pretty much all these companies. Between the Helium and Phantom, I'd definitely get the Helium. Phantom series isn't filled as well, more thinly insulated spots. Hiking...	In GEAR » 15 degree bag for women December 11, 11:00am
	Re: Pants for Three Seasons? Hey- I think you'd be happy with the Traverse pants. I've been using an older, similar version called the Talus pant. I think mine might be a little thinner? But great stuff. Stretchy, com...	In GEAR » Pants for Three Seasons? December 11, 10:52am
	Re: Cuben Fiber I say this in the more general sense of the forums: "Observation" and "Experimentation" are not synonyms. We all like experimentation and data; indeed, that kind of info is part...	In GEAR » Cuben Fiber Fragile- Huh? December 11, 10:47am
	Re: Crocs Check out this BPL link: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/zoot_shoes_orsm07.html Also check racing shoes, weights down to ~6 ounces, sample link: http://www.runningware...	In GEAR » Crocs December 11, 10:32am
	Re: Re: which pad I'll second the DownMat 9. Love it. It's a heavy beast but worth every ounce for me. R-value of 8. Lighter weight alternative, R-value 5.1, still suitable for your 20*F temps, Therm-A-R...	In GEAR » which pad for 20 F December 11, 10:21am
	Re: cinching Both--once at the wrist, once above at lower 1/3 of forearm...	In GEAR » Looking for longer mitts and gloves December 11, 10:05am
	Fogging resolutions First and easiest is Cat Crap, or some other made-for-glasses anti-fog agent. Can find the stuff at dive shops, too. Trivia for the day: Windex isn't good for windows; it pits them over time. S...	In GEAR » Mouth breathing, balaclavas and fogging up your glasses December 11, 10:02am
	Re: Re: Actual Tent Area Hey, Chris and all- I measured it fully stretched out. Fabric couldn't possibly be stretched more or be more taut unless measuring up the side walls for floor dimensions. BAs "90x70"...	In GEAR » Actual Tent Area December 09, 6:24pm
	Actual Tent Area For all the engineers in our midst... Despite having spent years in the industry, I still don't understand how manufacturers get many of their floor area figures. It seems like 80% of the ti...	In GEAR » Actual Tent Area December 09, 6:04pm
	RE: "MYOG Inverted Downdraft Woodgas Stove - My Attempt" Hey all- Hope you don't mind me reviving this thread. Brian, your directions were indeed good. I made a couple variations and it came out all right. A few questions about this stove and woodst...	In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Inverted Downdraft Woodgas Stove - My Attempt December 09, 5:48pm

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