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GPS for occasional users Earlier this month I confidently turned onto a faint trail that I was SURE had to be the loop connector trail I was looking for. There was no signage (other junctions had been lacking signage too),... |
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Rubber tip for Goat Poles Sara, The REI-brand rubber tips (REI Trek Pole Walk Tips) work great on my TI Goat poles. They are smaller and much lighter than the Leki-brand rubber tips, and so do not affect the weight or sw... |
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An SPF rating for those shirts? I looked at a couple of sites that carry these 3.2 oz nylon shirts and none mention if the shirt provides any UV protection. Has anyone here drilled a little deeper to find more specifications on t... |
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Rolled foam in a frameless pack May I ask why some here worry about making a cylinder with foam, and then packing your stuff inside it? I have a MLD Ark, and it works just fine with my sleeping pad folded up as a back panel (only... |
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Clearview pad + Thinlight temp rating John, Last year I used this combination on a trip in the WA Cascades, and on a couple of nights that reached the low 30s I was feeling rather cold. I was in a Contrail tent, using a WM Caribou b... |
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Flat Pack Triangle Woodburner Stove Bill, I've followed your directions for creating a paper mockup (it was pretty easy, thanks), and I have a question for you. In the version you made for your red pot, I see the pot edge snug... |
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Flat Pack Woodburner Bill, My compliments on the elegant simplicity (and versatility) of your triangle design. Do you have a pattern that you're willing to share with those of us who lack your creative skills? |
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Sprint Aquatics Those wierd little disposable flipflops are what I used (cut down) as the second layer of foam in my pairs of Sprint Aquatic mesh shoes! If you have some laying around, give it a try. Good to h... |
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Sprint Aquatics Chris, FYI, the mesh shoes from Sprint Aquatics run small. I'm a 10.5-11 shoe size, and my foot maxes out their large size (supposedly good to size 13, but I doubt it). Also, the soles are t... |
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Don't forget why we backpack As with any recreational activity, I think a person can spend as much as they want to. In the backpacking world there seems to be no shortage of $500 tents and bags, expensive electronic gizmos, an... |
All Reader Reviews by Dave Heiss
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Montbell Versalite Andrea - I'm looking forward to your opinions on the Versalite 50. I've still got that pack on my short list, and hope you can provide some input on its comfort and functionality. My only conc... |
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02 Rainwear Rain Suit I also have an O2 Rainwear suit. I picked up a pair a few years ago and have been really happy with the performance, but I still wince at the screaming yellow color every time I put them on. It is def... |
