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All Forum Posts by Steven McAllister
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To fish UL Oh, and on the subject of UL fishing, If you pack minimally, this will help you fish UL. The Ebira rod quiver is perfect. Tenkara Accessories |
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Salt Water fish from a kayak I use more than 20 lb test when I salt water fish when I hand line from a kayak, but use a 10 or 12 lb leader. I usually use 10 lb with 6 lb leader with a steel tip when I use a pole. I figure th... |
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One example http://www.helinox.com.au/pages/how-to-use-trekking-poles.asp |
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Straps I use trekking poles extensively because of bad joints. I have suffered from hand thumb injuries when I used to not use the straps that much and instead gripped the poles. I no longer grip th... |
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wind stabilty Oh, and on the two pole wind stability. The typical a-frame like the Patrol and others of that type, have the poles at each end. Many shelters have the poles closer together near the middle or on o... |
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Poncho I agree with Andrew in regards to using a poncho tarp for poncho and tarp. I only used mine as a shelter. I feel the Gatewood was too long for me as a rain cape and so wore a shorter cape. I only ... |
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South America Also, on the subject of using a bugnet in South America, I had a friend who borrowed my Gatewood/Serenity combo for a month long backpacking trip during the dry season, mostly in Colombia and he... |
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P.S. Using the Gatewood as a shelter only doesn't have the issue Andrew mentions. But there are other similar shelters as well. I forgot to mention that the MLD Patrol(and my GG Spinnshleter) has... |
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What does Skurka know:-) If you hang a bugnet inner correctly you don't touch the walls, so bugs can't get you. I have used several. I think some people don't hang their bugnets tight and they may have had sag... |
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Humidity I guess it depends on on where in the northeast. I remember it being perpetually wet in Maine and New Hampshire in the spring. I know my usually hiking places like the Catskills seem to hover a... |
All Reader Reviews by Steven McAllister
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RailRiders Eco-Mesh Clothing I wear both the shirt and the pants when sun and/or bugs are an issue. They are light, well ventilated and flexible. Mesh ventilated sleeves on the shirt protects arms from bug and sun. Loose fi... |
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Melanzana micro grid hoody Grid fleece is more hydrophobic than standard fleece, but not quite as warm without a shell. Great for cool days. Put a wind shell over the top and you have a warm combination that breaths well and k... |
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Integral Designs Silcoat Cape The biggest complaint that people seem to have about this cape is that it doesn't extend below the knees. I personally prefer this as it works better when hiking in rough terrain or when wearing ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Monk Tarp Spinnaker This makes a great summer or emergency ultralight shelter. Add a bivy and it could be used year round. I had problems with the durability of the spinnaker version. A couple tie-outs are starting to... |
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Six Moon Designs Serenity NetTent Although most people use this combined with the Gatewood Cape, I have used it many times under an Oware Alphamid and I'm sure it would work great under many other pyramid shelters. It is lighter... |
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Equinox 8 X 10 silnylon tarp Although it has grommets instead of tie-outs, the grommets are reinforced and can take abuse. It has mid-point tie-outs that help make it a more versatile shelter. A great step up from the stand... |
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Integral Designs Siltarp 2 A good all around tarp. It does not have any mid point tie-outs like Oware and others have. This limits your pitch options, but if all you use is an a-frame or flying diamond pich, this is perfe... |
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Oware Flat Tarp 2.5 You will not find a more flexible shelter. Square shape and multiple well placed tie-outs means more pitch options than most shelters. 9'x9' means big enough for a variety of conditions. ... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter The GG Spinnshelter has much of the flexibility of a flat tarp, but easier pitch in a storm-proof mode. It sheds wind well and is fairly roomy when pitched high. You may not be able to fully sit ... |
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Gatorade Bottle On problem with sports drink(Gatorade) bottles is that the cap is made out of a different more brittle material. I have experienced the caps breaking many times from being dropped when full of water. ... |
