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Re: aqua mira & old school mini dropper bottles
There are a few different sizes of bottles now. As mine are fairly new, I'm not sure which is "old school". Put 7 drops in a cap from one of the AM bottles. Do the same with the mini ...

In GEAR » aqua mira & old school mini dropper bottles
August 27, 2:53am

Re: GoLite Jam 2 Packability Question
Dan, The Jam 2 doesn't pack down as tight as a silnylon pack would, but it can be stuffed into another pack as you're wanting to do. This would probably work better if you remove the back ...

In GEAR » GoLite Jam 2 Packability Question
August 27, 2:44am

Re: WTB ULA Arctic 1000 Backpack
Looking at the sizing available, you're right on the M/L border. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/ula_arctic_dry_pack.html Best of luck. Chris

In Gear Swap » WTB ULA Arctic 1000 Backpack
August 24, 11:53pm

Re: FBC method
Wai Wai brand vermicelli-style rice noodles rehydrate in water heated by the sun. I let it sit on the dashboard of my truck for about 30 minutes with a low sodium boullion cube and some chicken-wan...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Rice noodles
August 24, 9:58pm

Re: Looking for waterproof backpack
Why not just pack a small/light umbrella in an outer pocket for the times you have to open a drybag? Also, the ULA Arctic Pack got good reviews, but it's just under the cost of the one you ment...

In GEAR » Looking for waterproof backpack
August 24, 6:08pm

Re: YASST yet another side sleeper thread
Jeremy, Do what any good Texan would do: keep feeding her beers until she passes out in her lawn chair. Ah, silence at last! Just kidding. :) Seriously, I second Bob's suggestion. I get my...

In GEAR » YASST yet another side sleeper thread
August 24, 3:33pm

Re: Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass on sale
No. They are not. EMS is selling an MC-2. The one from REI is part number MC-2G (make note of the G). G is for Global. The ones without are designed to work in a specific zone. The difference was e...

In Gear Deals » Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass on sale
August 22, 2:44pm

Re: Winter/Expedition Sleeping System
Roger, I know it sounds funny, but I enjoy winter camping in spite of the fact that I hate the cold. I agree that keeping moisture out of the insulation is kinda smart, yet I never invested or ...

In GEAR » Winter/Expedition Sleeping System
August 22, 12:42pm

Re: First (U)L Trip
Your FSO is less than your base was before. Don't worry about hitting some arbitrary number on the scale. Keep it safe and comfortable. If you enjoyed it before, you're carrying even less n...

In Gear Lists » First (U)L Trip
August 22, 3:32am

Re: Seam Sealing
The top should be sufficient. Make sure to setup your tarp before sealing. Silnylon should be taut when you seal it. Otherwise the silicone layer could tear when setting it up if it was not evenly ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Seam Sealing
August 21, 7:40pm

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