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check it with weight
Do you find it deflates when you are laying on it? I thought I heard that some people find the Neo Air leaks if they inflate it, but aren't putting any weight on it. I assume that means the n...

In GEAR » arghhhh - neor air leak again...need advice
February 02, 3:31pm

no need to feel guilty
You don't need to feel guilty about not sharing favorite spots... definitely if they are your favorite because they are not very crowded. One thing you can do would be to share the info privat...

In Philosophy & Technique » selfish - a secret place
February 01, 5:37pm

teeth look too big for antlers
The teeth on that thing look too big for antlers. I had one of the cheap wire ones in the past and the thing fell apart the first time I tried to use it. The cathole trowel guy sells a backpackin...

In GEAR » Bone Saw for Elk Rack Removal
February 01, 9:46am

JRB
I don't have one, but Jacks R Better sells one. Might be a good to check out their desire for ideas. http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Large%20Family.htm

In GEAR » 2 person quilt features
January 27, 1:20pm

custom poles
I had these guys make me some poles once: http://www.polesforyou.com/ It is the place Henry Shires links on his build your own tarptent instructions. I was satisfied with the cost and quality ...

In GEAR » Lightweight, adjustable tarp poles...
January 27, 1:16pm

someone should let bender know about this thread
It sounds like some of you have a good relationship with Bender... if you do, you should let him know about this thread. He is really skirting on the edge of destroying his business and that would...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Kooka Bay
January 18, 4:38pm

are you getting a good tuck?
I agree with the comments above about eating something and improving your underside insulation. One other thought I had, is are you getting a good tuck on your quilt? Do you have the wings? I am...

In GEAR » Why am I freezing?
January 05, 10:34am

Re: Re: Re: thread
Hey Christy, I'll do my best to answer your questions. One thing to realize is the science can only get you so far. Science can point you in the right direction, but in the end it is the r...

In Make Your Own Gear » Painting pot black
January 03, 10:43am

Re: Re: Re: thread
Indeed I am a rocket scientist! Though I work mostly with LO2/LH2 rockets, so I don't think I am responsible for any of your messes :) Yup, you got oxides down as far as I understand their ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Painting pot black
December 30, 1:32pm

Re: thread
David - I am surprised that white paint would have an emissivity of 0.95 in the IR spectrum. When I saw that you got similar results with white and black I thought there was room for improveme...

In Make Your Own Gear » Painting pot black
December 30, 11:22am

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