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re: MT trip The confluence is only 6-7 miles in, so the first day will be shorter. |
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re: Z pole tip removal Immerse the stock tips in boiling water for a minute or two. The glue will soften and you'll be able to remove them by hand. Epoxy on Leki or BD tips which allow for removable baskets. |
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re: DWR The best DWRs can be killed by a day or two of burly bushwacking. Quality DWRs are dead easy to rekindle in civilization. The only folks for whom this is a problem are techs who work in the field... |
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re: externals 1) Are there any distinct or inherent advantages an external frame pack has over an internal frame pack? >> An external is the be-all for 60+ pound loads. Select internals can do this, bu... |
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re: date approaching for MT trip Craig you should just come out do the Bob Open in May. I'll take the week off and we can do the grand scenic tour. Clayton, that map is dead on. Nice. My tentative plan is to have every... |
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re: pack Bump. Open to reasonable offers. |
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re: brands The only thing Arc'teryx does better than Rab is pick colors. |
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FS: 610 pack I am selling a "custom" pack I built for myself this past spring. DX40 main body, sil/VX42/500D cordura extension collar, sil sleeve inside for pad. Osprey Talon 22 shoulder straps with... |
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Cirrus All emails answered; offers pending; Cirrus is still availabel. |
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FS: DAS, Boreas, Cirrus Email dave at backpackinglight dot com if interested. Offers given strict chronological priority. Paypal only. Sales in CONUS and AK only. Shipment via USPS, insurance is extra and at the buyer... |
All Reader Reviews by David Chenault
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STARBUCKS VIA Italian Roast Tastes good enough, tiny and easy to use. What could be better? It not being so darn expen$ive. |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie Tasty, moist, tasty, good calorie to weight ratio, compact, resists deformation, doesn't freeze too bad in the cold, tasty, made of real food, and tasty! Bar-shaped food does not get any bett... |
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Patagonia Capilene 1 T-Shirt Cap 1 seems to have changed very little since it was called silkweight capilene back in the day. It dries very quickly, wicks pretty well (though not as well as cap 2), and most importantly feels lig... |
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Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest I use a cut-down 48" Ridgerest on every trip. Bombproof, comfy, light, cheap. In winter, I add a full length under it. I actually sleep better on this than most inflatables, but realize I&... |
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MLD Trailstar In summary: Aside from a bivy sack for good weather and race pace endeavors, I've sold off the rest of my shelters. It's a great cross of a pyramid and a tarp. Finished weight, seam sealed... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. It's hard to get more warmth for the weight (or price). I like having a few pieces to add in as supplementary feet and/or torso pieces. It is quite fragile. Do not leave this on the outside o... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug A very well designed cup. Light, but seems just as functionaly durable as Snowpeak or Evernew stuff. Ideal size for a soloist. The taller than it is wide shape is one I prefer for cooking on a fire... |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Note 1: This is a review of my 2005/6 Houdini. It's longevity is revealing (it may have been the Dragonfly back then, even). Note 2: If the price is outrageous, no one would buy it! The prote... |
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Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Pants I disagree with all Kev's objections, and desperately wish I could find more mediums to buy. The simplicity is what I love best. Actually, the perfect in all conditions from 70-10 F fabric is ... |
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patagonia down sweater Note: I'm folding this review of the Down hooded pullover into this section because 1) the hooded p/o isn't made anymore, 2) the critical comments likely apply broadly. I really liked the d... |
