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All Forum Posts by Stephen Barber

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re: +1 ULA
Hey Stuart I am in no way trying to invalidate your favorite cranky back pack, the original Ohm, this is just a FWIW add-on. ULA sent around a message a month or so back, saying that if anyon...

In GEAR » UL pack for cranky lower back
October 22, 12:51pm

re: UL pack for cranky lower back
Another cranky back sufferer here, same general region. A couple of years ago I went through a bunch of packs, trying to find a lightweight pack that was comfortable to my back, and did a good j...

In GEAR » UL pack for cranky lower back
October 22, 12:18pm

re: Re: Re: Cuben DuoMid
You could call or email Ron and ask him....

In GEAR » MLD Duomid Recommendations
October 22, 12:12pm

re: MLD Trailstar
No worries, Brian!

In Gear Swap » MLD Trailstar
October 16, 3:39pm

@ Charles
Charles, please check your email - PM sent.

In Gear Swap » MLD Trailstar
October 16, 2:18pm

I'll take it...
PM sent

In Gear Swap » MLD Trailstar
October 16, 12:18pm

Mountains and gas
If you're living near sea level, and camping'hiking in the mountains, you will generally have more intestinal gas than normal. Air pressure is lower at higher altitudes, so whatever gas you...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Camping and digestive issues...
October 15, 1:44pm

Walk back to the car
Grab your stick (see previous poster), and walk slowly back to the car. SLOWLY! Turn occasionally to keep an eye on them, don't let them sneak up behind you. Turn your headlamp/flashlight on an...

In GEAR » Surrounded by coyotes need help
October 14, 9:13pm

re: Re: Re: Giardia: Just the facts m'am
"What difference does it make if you're asymptomatic?" 1. You can spread it to others via your hand to their food if you don't practice good hygiene, or by contaminating ground...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Giardia: Just the facts m'am
October 12, 10:45am

Fire and rain
Nothing like fiery rain to ruin a good hike!

In Pre-Trip Planning » Day hike suggestions for Rocky Mountain National Park?
October 11, 6:33pm

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am