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All Forum Posts by Steven McAllister
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Re: Montbell UL I'm just under 6' and find the regular sleeping bags are usually too short. Montbell bags usually run shorter than other companies. I believe the regulars are usually rated for 5'10&quo... |
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Thermal Sheets Do you know how long the Montbell Thermal Sheets is? They don't specify the length on their web site. They do specify the girth though? I'm probably too tall and concerned that I woul... |
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Re: Haven Oh, by the way, I have no holes in mine yet and I have been pretty rough with it. I can see how easily I could have damaged mine if I hadn't been lucky. |
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Re: Haven I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat if I didn't already have one. Adds very little weight to repair. The repairs are usually solid and do not reduce the value of the net in my opinion.... |
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Re: Put the batteries in backwards I think it is ridiculous that Microsoft thinks they can patent that. The technology has been around for a very long time. They may have a new twist on it though? I always find it odd that elect... |
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Advantages of braided mason line. I avoid Home Depot and the likes because I can. There are plenty of good family owned construction supplies near me. I eventually got rid of most of my tensioning devices as I find that mason li... |
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Re: Hood I've used both. I'd guess a hood wouldn't be so good for bicycling or running, but I really like it for hiking. Pull it over a baseball cap or beanie to block the heat robbing wind. ... |
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Re: bug bivy Yes, you could ditch the ground sheet. I carry my bug bivy even when it isn't bug season. You can use the bivy as a groundcloth and if there is strong weather, you can pull the netting up to he... |
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SLC It doesn't really get any better than the mountains near SLC. I have done winter trips in the area, mostly lower elevations, but it is winter/snow camping. When it starts getting cold, head... |
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Re: Backpacking/Hiking near SLC I used to live in SLC. Lots of places in the Wasatch and Uinta(Ashley) mountain areas. Parts of the Oker(spelling?) mountains can be nice. You don't have to go far for great backpacking. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Steven McAllister
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RailRiders Eco-Mesh Clothing I wear both the shirt and the pants when sun and/or bugs are an issue. They are light, well ventilated and flexible. Mesh ventilated sleeves on the shirt protects arms from bug and sun. Loose fi... |
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Melanzana micro grid hoody Grid fleece is more hydrophobic than standard fleece, but not quite as warm without a shell. Great for cool days. Put a wind shell over the top and you have a warm combination that breaths well and k... |
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Integral Designs Silcoat Cape The biggest complaint that people seem to have about this cape is that it doesn't extend below the knees. I personally prefer this as it works better when hiking in rough terrain or when wearing ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Monk Tarp Spinnaker This makes a great summer or emergency ultralight shelter. Add a bivy and it could be used year round. I had problems with the durability of the spinnaker version. A couple tie-outs are starting to... |
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Six Moon Designs Serenity NetTent Although most people use this combined with the Gatewood Cape, I have used it many times under an Oware Alphamid and I'm sure it would work great under many other pyramid shelters. It is lighter... |
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Equinox 8 X 10 silnylon tarp Although it has grommets instead of tie-outs, the grommets are reinforced and can take abuse. It has mid-point tie-outs that help make it a more versatile shelter. A great step up from the stand... |
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Integral Designs Siltarp 2 A good all around tarp. It does not have any mid point tie-outs like Oware and others have. This limits your pitch options, but if all you use is an a-frame or flying diamond pich, this is perfe... |
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Oware Flat Tarp 2.5 You will not find a more flexible shelter. Square shape and multiple well placed tie-outs means more pitch options than most shelters. 9'x9' means big enough for a variety of conditions. ... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter The GG Spinnshelter has much of the flexibility of a flat tarp, but easier pitch in a storm-proof mode. It sheds wind well and is fairly roomy when pitched high. You may not be able to fully sit ... |
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Gatorade Bottle On problem with sports drink(Gatorade) bottles is that the cap is made out of a different more brittle material. I have experienced the caps breaking many times from being dropped when full of water. ... |
