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PB Re: BB 101 Since you took the bait... values from the Internet: Bare Boxer 101: 275 cubic inches =4.506 liters Peanut Butter specific gravity: 1.25 = 1250 g/l Mass of Bare Boxer full of peanut butter: 56... |
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Pack Towel ShamWoW! Seriously, I swiped some from my folks and they're great. Mostly I use a bandanna or nothing. I don't like to carry a single-use item like a packtowel. Sometimes I use my mer... |
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Re: capris vs pants? Whichever you like better- capris aren't as cool but provide better sun protection. Women have the option of zip-off capri/pants. REI has some nice models. Men's zip-offs always seem... |
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Re: week long trips in the West I like Bob's routes- done most of that ground myself one time or another. A few notes on the Cottonwood to Symmes route. Whitney makes a good layover day option- but you aren't subject ... |
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Bare Boxer 101 for JMT? 12-14 days total looks like 6-7 from MTR to Whitney Portal. Bare Boxer 101 is less than 1/2 the size I need for that time & distance. If you have a secret plan, I respect that. If you want... |
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Re: JetBoil If I can pry myself out of bed early tomorrow I'm going to do a freezing-temp, 8,000' elevation comparo of Jetboil Sol, Jetboil PCS, and maybe Svea 123. Or maybe I'll sleep in and sk... |
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Houdini $73 Thanks. I think. I've saved so much money in the last month on gear that I'm broke. Nice blue medium Houdini coming my way. |
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Re: CA destinations for East Coast Scouts. I suggest the iconic "High Sierra". In the 100 miles between Mammoth Lakes and Olancha the Sierra crest never dips below 11,000'. Altitudes are high, small lakes are plentiful,... |
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CA destinations for East Coast Scouts. I wouldn't go with either for a first-time, maybe only, backpack trip to California. Why not the High Sierra? Lassen is beautiful and has unique volcanic features you won't see back hom... |
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Heat Exchanger Pots- What is inner diameter of heat exchanger? As I go full-bore into stove frenzy... I'm thinking of getting a heat exchanger pan to use with a couple different stoves. In order to get the best effect in breezy conditions it seems prud... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
