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All Forum Posts by Rick Dreher
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Re: Muffler tape/bandage Jason, it's pretty common stuff in auto parts places, and I've seen it made with aluminum tape and fiberglass. Can't imagine aluminum would be of any use here. Here's one example, but I can't t... |
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Re: Hot Handles A quickie idea might be the fiberglass tape they sell to patch car exhaust systems. FWIW I've never had a problem using a cotton bandana or wool sock, but I avoid handling hot items with synthe... |
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Re: Bivy use I suspect Paul's right on. The shelter footprint is pretty small and when pitched with an air gap at ground level (typical) rain spray and spindrift will certainly come inside (although much less ... |
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Re: AA lithiums vs. CR-V3 lithium And there you have it. Too darn long since I took that DC electronics class :-) Capacity-wise it seems like a push, but their discharge characteristics could differ, with a given camera preferr... |
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Re: AA lithiums vs. CR-V3 lithium Just looking at the data, two AA lithiums (2x3000mAh) appear to have twice the capacity of a single CRV3 (1x3000 mAh) at about the same weight, making the AAs the better choice. However, data don't... |
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Re: Silicone Tubing I'd recommend quarter-inch ID rather than 1/8, which has limited flow. e.g., 5236K87 The McMaster-Carr stuff is helpfully listed for use with food, beverages and water. (FWIW I've found ... |
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Re: Trunk Cookery Hi Paul, Hard telling actual temps reached in there, but based on how hot items are when I retrieve them, I've got no doubt that under the "right" conditions, my trunk gets very, very hot (e.g.,... |
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Re: Canister temps I've had canisters in my car trunk in summertime without its exploding into a ball of flame, and it surely gets into the 130-140 range in there, but prudence prevails anyway. Perhaps the important ... |
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Re: Petzel Tikka XP vs. Princetom EOS Both are nice lights, each with some unique benefits. So there's no clear winner simply comparing specs. The Tikka's diffuser lens is great for taming the bright pencil beam. If you need a flood... |
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Re: liquid feed cartridges The Coleman Max cartridges do just that, using a tube to feed liquid fuel to the stove burner, which is fitted with a generator tube. It's hard to divine what Coleman's intentions are with the M... |
All Reader Reviews by Rick Dreher
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Mountain Gear I've placed a few orders with Mountain Gear, going as far back as when they were based in Idaho, and they've responded flawlessly each time. I admire the breadth and high quality of their sele... |
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Backcountrygear.com I have to put in a plug for these folks, with whom I've shopped on line and over the phone, and who also have a store in soggy Eugene, Oregon. They have a great backpacking and climbing selection f... |
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) As another Seattle kid who loved few things more than pilgrammages to the Capitol Hill store, I still associate the smell of cresote with hiking gear. It's hard to imagine backpacking without REI. ... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover I upgraded to the Micro Puff pullover after several seasons with the old Puffball pullover. Lighter, warmer, stuffs smaller--the Micro Puff is an all-around improvement to what was already a fine garm... |
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MSR Titan Kettle Noting the shape isn't the most efficient for squeezing every btu from the stove, the MSR kettle remains a very good single-pot option. It packs nicely, works well with small to medium stoves, pours w... |
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MSR SimmerLite I find the Whisperlite to be MSR's easiest liquid stove to use, and certainly the nicest to lug, bulk and weight-wise. Simmering performance is best with a light touch on the fuel pump--try using l... |
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Golite Hex 3 I've used a Hex 2, the 3's somewhat smaller brother, with good success for a few seasons. The quarters are a little snug for six-footers, but it's a minor concern. My main complaint is that the ventil... |
