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Daryl Daryl (lyrad1) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest, USA, Earth
About Me I like to solve problems, organize the disorganized,simplify the complex, experiment with and build things for backpacking and gardening.....and laugh whenever I can. Retired.
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Re: Re: MSR Canister Fuel new dimensions
"I wonder if what I wrote in July 2011 influenced them?" Maybe so. Only they know. A quick search on the subject at BPL shows discussion of the idea back to at least 2009, howeve...

In GEAR » MSR Canister Fuel new dimensions
March 08, 6:11pm

Re: Does Windchill matter with a sleeping bag?
Everything you mentioned affects warmth: wind loss of fly netting tent instead of solid fabric valley (cold air settles in low spots) river (humidity makes it feel colder) Replacing the f...

In GEAR » Does Windchill matter with a sleeping bag?
March 08, 8:15am

Fun, Fun Fun
For me this whole thread has been a lot of fun. I ordered some polycryo and hope to join in. Thanks for all the input. I've read every post.

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycro Tarp Tested!
March 06, 9:45pm

Re: Re: Sierra...get it right foo
"you mispelled "people." Its peopel." Correction to correction: I believe it is spelled "peephole".

In Chaff » The Sierra Nevada
March 06, 12:33pm

Aluminum Waste Usage
I experimented with aluminum pack frames for about 10 years before turning to carbon fiber. So what to do with the Jansport (and other) tubing that I was experimenting with? I commissioned my n...

In Make Your Own Gear » Aluminum Waste Usage
March 06, 9:52am

Re: The Sierra Nevada
Hmmmmm. People also use the terms "Cascades" and "Rockies". I think it would sound funny to say I'm going to hike in the Cascade or Rocky. Perhaps the plural is used ...

In Chaff » The Sierra Nevada
March 06, 7:54am

Re: Re: Re: Cloud Kilt Issues
Dale, "is that a duct tape helmet" Hat (helmet)is made of closed cell foam held together by, yes, duct tape.

In GEAR » Zpack Cloud Kilt Issues?
March 06, 7:37am

Re: Cloud Kilt Issues
Edward, "anyone made one into a poncho/ground sheet yet" It's kind of in reverse. Take any closed cell foam pad, put a hole in the center and it is done. It still serves as...

In GEAR » Zpack Cloud Kilt Issues?
March 05, 8:32pm

Re: Zpack Cloud Kilt Issues?
Edward, I've had similar problems with kilts. To keep my the front of my thighs warm in cold, wet, windy weather I currently let my closed cell foam poncho serve double duty. I stuff ...

In GEAR » Zpack Cloud Kilt Issues?
March 05, 9:21am

Re: Re: Securing the straps
Justin, Here's how I attach the shoulder straps. here Daryl

In Make Your Own Gear » idea for a UL, fabric less backpack--bamboo, carbon fiber, dyneema line--suggestions, feedback welcomed
March 04, 8:31pm

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