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ed hyatt (edhyatt) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Condensation issue in Bivys with non breathable floors Well it might; as ever it all depends upon the conditions you are using the bivvy under. The only bivvy I've never had condensation in is my Integral Designs All Event. I tend to use the mat... |
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Catalyst Response to the Qs I can address: Catalyst: 1) the volume of the main compartment is quite small....does this mean you find yourself needing to put heavier items outside? To me it's HUGE... |
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Re: Lightweight Mountaineering Pack I didn't realise we all hopped from hut-to-hut carrying tiny sacks - that's where I went wrong back in the day :-) As above - Crux packs are light and tough - I have an RK30, AK37, and A... |
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Re: Staking out a non-free-standing tent on very hard ground.... I was concerned about this when I went to the Sierra's so took a free-stander - I like to camp high and not in trees....hence the 'bushes and shrub tie-off methods won't play. If you... |
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Re: What is your winter weight? About 7kgs - or 15lbs in 'old money' - that's for single overnight's in the UK. Add some more food weight for longer - not that I often do longer....the 14 hours of darkness are a l... |
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Re: My never ending search for the right pillow I really like the MB and it was my solution to a similar problem. I raise the height of mine by using the toggle strap openings to run crossed elastics under the pillow - this space I then '... |
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Above Treeline: Scotland, the 'rest' of Europe and the US Too tempting not to play.... On the Tolmount, Angus Glens Scotland Assynt, Scotland Ben Alder range, Scotland Cairngorms, Scotland: bivvy at the bealach above Corrour bothy ... |
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Above the tree line shelter If you want a shelter that can handle exposed bad conditions I think you'd be better off with something along the lines of a semi-geo , strong tunnel, or similar. I live in the UK and frequ... |
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Fizan Compact Trekking Poles Review I've used mine for perhaps 50 days of hiking thus far. They are nice poles and easy to carry just in one hand when not using them. They lack the spring and resilience of say Leki Ti Makalu&#... |
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Re: GPS , topo maps or both? What do you bring? I study maps (usually electronic) a lot before I do routes and use a GPS as a secondary navigational aid; 'natural navigation' is my primary tool - as in, 'the route should go that way&... |
All Reader Reviews by ed hyatt
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Montrail Hardrock I wore these this summer over the very rocky GR20 (Corsica) and the GR5 Alpine (Geneva towards Nice). The pair I used on the GR20 (120 miles) are well worn and cut up; they would probably do the ro... |
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MoonTrail Customer Service Very good service and advice from Dan at Moontrail; I was ordering from overseas yet picking up in the USA and Moontrail were really helpful with that. Website is good too - especially the use of e... |
