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Re: Winter/Expedition Sleeping System
"The use of VBL is almost essential at really low temperatures." What do you consider really low? I've slept outside down into single digits Fahrenheit, but just layered clothing a...

In GEAR » Winter/Expedition Sleeping System
August 21, 5:13pm

Re: Free for $5 postage: shortie gaitors
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In Gear Swap » Free for $5 postage: shortie gaitors
August 21, 5:03pm

Re: The Right To Hunt
"Meanwhile, argue for banning cars. Tens of thousands of folks are killed per year by car accidents, and many thousands more are seriously maimed, in the U.S alone. These losses are often due ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bear Hunter Shoots Hiker in Washington State
August 21, 5:06am

Re: free tibet
"any one who leaves this country, whether it be on a Peace Corps mission or otherwise, has no say in what happens in our borders." I've never used it, but last I heard, the absente...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bear Hunter Shoots Hiker in Washington State
August 21, 4:46am

Re: Big Sky International Convertible 2P Tent REVIEW Review
Ben must be out in the sticks. I expected to see a post from him within an hour of this posting online. Stay tuned.

In Editor's Roundtable » Big Sky International Convertible 2P Tent REVIEW Review
August 20, 5:16am

Re: Sparkie demo ??
The Sparkie video wasn't available at time I read this, but the description makes it sound like it has a more restricted use than either my firesteel or one-handed flint striker (forgot the nam...

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Lights (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
August 20, 5:12am

Re: hunter
"I see no moral difference between fishing and hunting. If my dad was a hunter I probably would be to. Instead we fished. So it goes." Kurt Vonnegut would be proud.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bear Hunter Shoots Hiker in Washington State
August 20, 4:47am

Re: hunter
Nia, I agree completely. The onus is upon the hunter to use the weapon responsibly. But... I also agree with Richard. It's not a requirement, but making those calls gives you a better idea of ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bear Hunter Shoots Hiker in Washington State
August 19, 8:23pm

Re: MSR Dragonfly
Are the other multifuel stoves as loud as the Dragonfly? I really liked the simmer, but peace of the backcountry is easily violated by the sound of the jet engine, aka Dragonfly. The Simmerlite is ...

In GEAR » Camping fuel in Tajikistan
August 18, 9:37pm

Re: Extra Water Carrier
I've already found that my 10L MSR dromedary bag and 2 carabiners works just as well. Not sure how much your Jansport bag weighs, so I don't know if its as light as yours, but mine holds mo...

In Multiple Use Gear » Extra Water Carrier
August 17, 3:02pm

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