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Re: Re: Olicamp Xcelerator/Fire-Maple FMS-117V Ti Stove Review
"Could the desired effect be achieved by simply running the flexible hose *near* (not in) the flame?" I wouldn't do that. While the outside of the flexable hose is metal the insid...

In Editor's Roundtable » Olicamp Xcelerator/Fire-Maple FMS-117V Ti Stove Review
November 28, 8:53pm

Re: what are the best UL eVent jacket options?
there are two types of event fabric the origonal 3 layer fabric and the new 2.5 layer DVL fabric. The Westcomb Focus (7oz) is the first rain jacket made from DVL fabric. they are only accepting p...

In GEAR » what are the best UL eVent jacket options?
November 25, 6:20pm

Re: Pedomoter - Use one? Like it?
I don't have a pedometer but my sister does have a Ipod nano which does have a built in Pedometer. So if you want to hike with a pedometer and music player on a hike The Ipod Nano will do both.

In GEAR » Pedomoter - Use one? Like it?
November 24, 11:13pm

Re: Battery life of Petzl Tikka 2 Plus w/ CORE rechargeable pack?
To compare the life of a rechargeable battery to an alkaline you need to look at the mAhr ratting of the two batteries. The 900mAhr rating means the battery can supply 900mAhr of current for 1 ho...

In GEAR » Battery life of Petzl Tikka 2 Plus w/ CORE rechargeable pack?
November 24, 10:35pm

Re: Shell
I can remember multiple threads from a couple years ago saying that having a less breathable shell is a bad idea (especially with down bags) because it's easier for moisture to get in than out,...

In Make Your Own Gear » Breathability differential in liner and shell material for quilts/bags
November 18, 9:34pm

Re: Danger
The post below is about a wind screen with a bottom disk that melted the lindal valve in the canister. Fortunately the stove didn't explode. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpack...

In Make Your Own Gear » Canister Windscreen – Quest for Quality
November 16, 8:36pm

Re: Depends on the source of the heat
"Won't elimination of the disk exposé the canister to overheating and possible explosive consequences?" Depends on how the heat reaches the canister. If it is infra red radiation...

In Make Your Own Gear » Canister Windscreen – Quest for Quality
November 16, 1:41pm

Waterproof is windproof
My first rain jacket was made from ordinary polyurethane waterproof (not breathable) fabric and it was windproof. I later replaced it with a gortex rain jacket and it to is windproof. My current ...

In GEAR » Lightweight Raincoat with windstopper?
November 14, 1:57pm

Water resistant not water proof
According the New Balance site it is water resistant not water proof and they state it is designed for light weight trail racing. They don't say anything about snow. Weight is listed at 9oz...

In GEAR » New offerings from New Balance
November 13, 6:16pm

Re: Re: Re: Cleaning the Sawyer Inline Filter
"After sanitizing as above, I shook the filter several times over the course of a day to try and remove excess water." The filter is made from a number thin hollow tubes. The hollow c...

In GEAR » Cleaning the Sawyer Inline Filter
November 12, 11:20pm

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