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All Forum Posts by Michael Davis
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Re: 5 yds of spinntex: what shelter to make? Peter, Where did you get your Spinntex? The thru-hiker.com site says they are out of stock. I emailed them about a week ago to ask when a new supply would be coming but, I haven't received a ... |
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Re: Silnylon Poncho Thoughts I really like the idea of a hoodless poncho with a wide brim hat. The hood can be an advantage in blowing rain but mostly, I just sweat in them. |
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Re: UL BP camera , maybe Awesome video! I was getting dizzy just watching it! Judging from these pictures and video, this is a very nice camera! I have the Pana DMC-TZ3 (wide angle and 10X zoom) and love it enough t... |
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Re: windpro The Windpro with an inverted conister has served me well in the winter. |
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Re: Re: Re: "New Balance MT101" Thanks for the comparison, Jonathan :) |
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Re: Cuben Dan Dursten, you just saved me from myself!! I'm in the process of planning a DIY cuben tarp and was going to use nylon to re-enforce the tie-outs. Your explanation of the problems caused by t... |
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Re: Bladder durability Does anyone have experience with the durability of "Ultimate Directions" bladder? I have had one for about 4 years, however, most of my hikes encounter regular water crossings so I o... |
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Re: Newbie Questions on Hardshell and Softshell Jackets For winter day hikes when it is below freezing or no chance of wet precipitation, I wear a softshell. Particularly with snowshoes or Xcountry skis, For overnight backpacking, I never take a softsh... |
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Re: "New Balance MT101" I have the MT100's which I consider perfect for flatter, very well maintained trails. I personally have to go for a bit more structure for rocky mountain trails. For those rough, vertical t... |
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Re: Lightweight Mug for Cheap??? I like this one for a nice balance of size, price, weight and durability. The plastic does a decent job of insulating. http://www.gsioutdoors.com/products/pdp/cascadian_cup-_green/ If you tra... |
All Reader Reviews by Michael Davis
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Backpackinglight Thurofare Pant I love everything about these pants! They are so light it literally feels like I'm not wearing anything. My size large weighs 4.1 oz. They have features that count but not ones that don't. ... |
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Big Agnes SL3 While there's no tent that works for all purposes in all environments, IMO this is the perfect tent for summer, or year round in Florida. It's a free standing, double wall tent, but the inner ... |
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TNF Diad In summary, a well designed, lightweight, but not spartan, rain jacket. The jacket is a 2008 product in TNF's Flight Series. In men's size large it weighs 8.9 ounces. I am 6'-1" a... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass This Brunton 54LU compass is also the called the Silva Explorer 54. Brunton USA and Silva of Sweden are the same company. The product is manufactured in Sweden. I am extremely pleased with the Brun... |
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite Superfine 140 I am completely sold on Icebreaker's Tech T Lite 140 gm/m2. This shirt is pure comfort on 90+ degree, hard vertical hiking trips! I've tried poly, nylon including Columbia, Railriders, etc. Al... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Both my wife and I have the Max Thermo 3/4 length which weighs 15.0 oz on my scale. It has synthetic insulation inside the air chambers. It's construction is robust. I've never had a failure o... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove While I've always loved the lightweight factor of cooking with alcohol stoves, they consistantly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the outdoors. Fiddling with rickety pot stands, warped fly-... |
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MSR Wind Pro This is the stove that I go to when the weather dictates that water comes from melting the solid form. At 10.2 oz, including stuff sack, it's one of the lightest options to get the Btu's for w... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz This is a great knife if you are looking for something more substantial than a razor blade but lighter than a Bowie knife. I know many people prefer a razor blade or ripping out a pair of sizzors f... |
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SteriPen Adventurer At 3.6 ounces on my scale, it's lighter that pump filters (1 lb.+/-)and lighter than my ULA Amigo gravity filter (9.6oz). However, pre-filtering is required, through a bandana or coffee filter, et... |
