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David Lewis (davidlewis) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nova Scotia, Canada
About Me Hiker. Surfer. Yogi. Web Designer. Wannabe Programmer. Been backpacking for about 7 years. Only ever did one traditional trip and that was enough. So I've essentially always been ultralight. I also volunteer with my local ground Search & Rescue team.
CityHalifax
StateNova Scotia
CountryCanada
My Website URLhttp://uniondesign.ca

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All Forum Posts by David Lewis

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Re: Chris Reeve's Sbenza
WOAH! $365! Is that what the Sebenza normally sells for?! http://www.truenorthknives.com/tnk_1mainframe.htm

In GEAR » A serious lightweight blade
April 11, 11:11am

Re: Packability of the Montbell UL Pillow...
What did you find?

In GEAR » Packability of the Montbell UL Pillow...
April 11, 10:43am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
Yup... I took my 30F bag (#3) down to 15F a couple of weekends ago and I was still toasty warm. That was in a 4 season tent with 3 other bodies and some clothing on... but still. I LOVE my SS3. As ...

In GEAR » Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
April 09, 8:27pm

Re: The real issue
So... any thoughts on how to remove the lining? We're just boiling water... most of us... so we don't really need a 'freshness' lining.

In GEAR » Warning for any aluminum can pot users
April 09, 8:22pm

Re: Experience on MB UL SS bags
Here's my experience with my SS#3 on a trip about a week ago up here in Canada... - 15 degrees - Camped on about 6" of snow - 4 season 4 person MEC tent w/ groundsheet (and 4 people i...

In GEAR » Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
April 08, 6:34pm

Re: Re: I don't know...
That's real!? I thought for sure it was a joke. So does it have a cell phone in there? And where is the pen style flare launcher?!

In GEAR » The Swiss Army Knife NOT to carry for BPL'ers
April 05, 6:35pm

Re: pen-style flare launcher
Woah... those pen flare things look cool! The CD/DVD idea is cool too. I wonder if they would be as easy to aim but I guess that just comes down to skill and practice. Also, if you wanted to sav...

In GEAR » Signal Mirror - Lifesaver or BS?
April 05, 6:28pm

Re: Re: Refuge X vs. Squall Classic
A 13.5 oz "One"? Woah! Wow. Amazing. I wonder what the price would be!!!! Gasp. Almost worth it though. That's just 4 oz. heavier than the SpinnShelter... which is just a floorless sh...

In GEAR » REFUGE X CUBEN OUT !!!
April 05, 6:18pm

Re: Re: Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
I would just like to add that I have a SS#3 and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! I've slept it in down to 30 (-8) and been toasty. That's with some clothing on... but still... it's a great bag. ...

In GEAR » Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
April 05, 6:12pm

Re: Re: Fairly Similar Tents
Yes... I guess the Superfly is actually a lot heavier once you add the floor, netting and extra vent. I have some Cuban stuff sacks with no silicone or anything on the stitching... and they did ...

In GEAR » REFUGE X CUBEN OUT !!!
April 05, 10:15am

All Reader Reviews by David Lewis

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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove
It's a sweat little stand / holder... but it's too big for a small cup or my beer can pot. I wish they'd make a smaller version. p.s. Despite the photo below, I still would never use this stand wit...

In Stoves - Other
March 16, 6:11am