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Re: Liner socks instead of thick wool? I use as thin a sock as I can find. For me, a thin sock means fewer (none) blisters. I am not sure if this because my feet stay drier or b/c there is less "sock" to rub against. Not su... |
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Re: Making a real hipbelt Good suggestion. I've been thinking about using some plastic and this strategy may work. |
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Re: Trip ideas for Southern Utah... I've spent a lot of time in that country. This time of year, there will be a lot of water. For myself, I would probably hike primarily (perhaps exclusively) in water sandals (Chacos), which a... |
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hipbelt Thanks, Jim |
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linking poles I've linked poles for the Oware pyramid. My solution was just to lash them together at each handle, and loop the straps together to keep the poles from slipping down. |
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Making a real hipbelt I'm trying to make a hipbelt similar to the hipbelt on the ULA Circuit, which appears to consist of two densities of foam--one, a broad, thin and relatively rigid foam that gives the belt its s... |
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Re: adjustable or fixed poles Air travel would be the only factor pushing me to use the adjustable poles. I have Komperdell (Peak UL) adjustables and homemade golf club pole (fixed length). I always choose the fixed length b/... |
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Re: How light is light enough? I find it hard to get base weight down to 5lbs w/o seriously compromising (in my view) function and comfort. On the other hand, with today's light materials, base weights between 6 and 10l... |
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Re: Ultralight shelter for two adults and two kids I would think an Oware 10x10 pyramid could easily shelter 2 adults and two children. www.owareusa.com My three kids are older and they all sleep together in a 9x9, which is a palace for them an... |
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Re: bivy & tarp vs. tent I have used the tarp/bivy combination for a couple of years. I use the Gossamer Gear Spinntwin tarp (shared with my wife). For bivies, I have used the BMW nano, and homemade bivies, which I actua... |
All Reader Reviews by David Passey
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Nunatak Arc AT I bought Steve Evan's Arc AT earlier this year (review above), and finally had a chance to use it 4 nights in the Adirondacks. 9.75 oz. I paired it with a Montbell Alpinelight down jacket, and a... |
