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Steggers & Military M51 snow jacket Nichoas & JR ... If you are still out there ... here is a pic of me in the military surplus cold weather jacket with the fur lining (synthetic) that JR referred me to. My mukluks are in... |
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Pictures & such I meant RJ should reduce his .01 ... as the new system gets up and running I may start with a deficit ... :) |
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First tests done, RS 2 in snow First test results on 19 F night outside temp. (next time I'm gonna take a thermometer inside with me): 1. Too much ventilation if there is any wind and the temp is low. Need to either se... |
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Recent email from Big Sky I received the following email in response to a request for information on when a new Big Sky Evolution 2P would be available: "It will probably be spring before we could ship you’re an E... |
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OK OK .. sure understand the worry. |
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PayPal If this is legit that you are having a problem, and there are so many PayPal frauds .... I just logged in and it worked, for what that is worth. Sorry about your problem. |
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Hate to say it ... but If people are really being taken advantage of or not communicated with, hiring a lawyer or asking one to write a letter for like $25 or less is worth it. Being one, you would not believe how that ... |
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Ditto to pj's comment(s) I am a "newbie" here and to UL gear and techniques. When I see a rank associated with a person's name I tend to believe they know what they are talking about and doing. Whatever t... |
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Advice for a novice in snow? I am a novice at snow trekking, tents, sleeping in it, etc.? I have a lot of questions and would like advice on how best to approach it. First step for myself and my partner is sleeping in a ... |
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gets rid of gear addiction This is where I am headed, making my own gear or using commercially available gear to suit my particular needs. I already asked my partner to teach me how to use her sewing machine ... my idea is ... |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
