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Gross Bob (redmonk) - BPL Lifetime Member

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know anything about "ethical" gear, materials, fuels, etc
Our local shop used to recycle canisters. They had a device that punch a hole in them. I think our local rei takes them for recycling too. JetBoil sells a punch now, for the home recycler.

In GEAR » know anything about "ethical" gear, materials, fuels, etc?
August 17, 9:55am
The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
Mike C passed away ?

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 15, 7:51pm
Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
Is it paranoid if I stop to put on gloves when handling shoes,socks and pants that get wet at stream crossings ?

In GEAR » Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
August 15, 12:44pm
Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
Plastic is hard to sanitize. Get a metal bottle and carry a torch. Flame the threads and you will be safe.

In GEAR » Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
August 15, 8:12am
Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
I don't worry about it.

In GEAR » Steripen questions - sterilizing the threads of water bottle?
August 15, 7:50am
ursack vs bear canister
Neat. I'll continue to chase off bears, Ursack or canister. I would rather not condition bears into hanging around camps.

In GEAR » ursack vs bear canister
August 14, 11:33am
Sunscreen that isn't oil based, doesn't burn your eyes, and is easy to clean off.
Kinesys isn't exactly what you ask for, but it might work for you. The old coppertone ethanol gel was the best. Never did hear why it was pulled off the market.

In GEAR » Sunscreen that isn't oil based, doesn't burn your eyes, and is easy to clean off.
August 13, 5:40pm
The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
It's true. I sent Helwig a PM. He was rightly offended that I implied he was a drunk. It was a baseless accusation with no history or such to back it up. I offered to host a private re...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 7:40pm
Brilliant
Don't underestimate the ignorance of the American electorate, lots of people will support Romney and Ron Paul Ryan.

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
August 12, 1:10am
The issue
The issue is every thread where somebody tried to raise an issue and were ignored. For months. And months. Ignoring paying customers is unacceptable to me. The issue is also the lack of e...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 11, 11:57pm

All Reader Reviews by Gross Bob

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BPL Absaroka
Great pack. Smallish, but fits a bearikade expedition. I used it on a JMT thru, and it carried great with 30# in it. Comfortable. Carries on the hips, not much should pressure at all. Would wo...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
October 16, 10:25am