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All Forum Posts by David Olsen
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Scout shelter A plug for myself. I make pyramid shelters that are larger than standard (10x10') that make sleeping 4 easier. Also make a huge one that is 11x11 and 7.5' tall that will sleep 5-6 and the neat ... |
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Denali One thing a friend of mine thought was outstanding when he did it a couple of years ago was down pants that snapped up the side. He said it made all the difference in camp. He also really liked s... |
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fabric breathability ratings So personal experiance is causing me to question some of the fabric breathability dogma. I find that unlined 2 layer Goretex pants produce less sweating while cross country skiing than the gaiter... |
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sewing machine for home The best beginner sewing machine I know is to get an old Pfaff from the 50's, all steel yet compact. I found one for $150 with cabinet. They are popular on sailing ships for repairs and also fo... |
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nice work bill Bill- Thanks for calling, and the name mention. A couple of things that can make your shelter a bit roomier and more wind worthy is to put tie outs on the panels just at the points where you n... |
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anyone heard of this site? http://ultralightbackpacking.info/ This is strange, maybe funny. I have it as a link on my own web page, but when I pull it up it leads to a web hosting company I have never heard of. Did this... |
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Alphamid I am glad the Alphamid is getting some press. I haven't sold very many, save to a few mavens and a couple of outdoor schools, but the response has been good from them. I am using Alphamid as a t... |
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Subscriptions I send in $15 a year for another forum (entirely different topic) just to keep the forum going and it doesn't have reviews or other features. $25 isn't bad especially if you get a discount on an... |
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footwear for river crossings in winter I bring neoprene socks for VBLs and use them alone without shoes for stream crossings. I then change into my backup wool socks and dry the neoprene ones in my bed at night or hang them on my pack... |
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Paclite overmitts I am making up about 9 pair of Paclite overmitts in sage ripstop which have adjustable elastic wrist and a cordlock on the long guantlet. They are untaped since I am doing only a tiny run so yo... |
All Reader Reviews by David Olsen
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Botach Tactical Customer Service Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi... |
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Basegear.com They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund. |
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Liberty Aluminum Match Safe The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ... |
