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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
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Re: Looking for a pack
You might look for a Deuter Fox 30. A little overbuilt IMO (which is why it weighs ~2.5#) but plenty durable and has a torso length adjustable from 10"-17", so plenty of growing room. M...

In GEAR » Looking for a pack
April 07, 2:37pm

Re: Re: Tent seam
Jerry, In your experience (far more than I have) is it that very first row of stitching that "sets" the smoothness of a cat-curved seam? Or do the second and third rows help smooth thin...

In Make Your Own Gear » What type of seam do tent manufacturers use?
April 07, 11:58am

Re: Tent seam
Edit: NM. Re-read your OP more closely. FWIW, I've found the "mock" flat felled plenty strong.

In Make Your Own Gear » What type of seam do tent manufacturers use?
April 07, 10:58am

Re: grosgain for attaching
It seems like the resistance to abrasion of both lineloc and cord would need to be pretty evenly matched, to prevent one or the other from wearing out rapidly. I've noticed the reflective stip...

In Make Your Own Gear » Lineloc Web Buckle Comparison
April 07, 10:13am

Re: Cat curve
For me, the weight and flex of the beaded chain was key, plus the fact that each bead is joined by a wire-thin link. I think cable would be too stiff, and string too light. Rope is too thick to g...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cat curve
April 06, 2:04pm

Re: Re: Re: myog tent plan
John, I had a similar project going, which resulted in a pretty extensive discussion thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Tent Plan
April 06, 1:49pm

Re: Cat curve
Here's what I did (after it was suggested on these forums sometime last year): --Pinned up a long sheet of stiff paper on a wall (builder's kraft paper works well). --Hung a length of...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cat curve
April 06, 8:53am

Re: Safest Fuel for Alcohol Stove??
Lot of threads on this if you want details, but the consensus seems to be (IIRC): highest percentage of ethyl:methyl you can find is best (HEET is 100% methyl); isopropyl sucks as a stove fuel; we...

In GEAR » Safest Fuel for Alcohol Stove??
April 05, 8:15pm

Re: Make My Own Tarp? Plans, kits, materials?
DIY Gear Supply has a good price on 1.1oz silnylon seconds. I bought 10 yards some time ago and was very happy with it.

In Make Your Own Gear » Make My Own Tarp? Plans, kits, materials?
April 05, 8:06pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: New mountain lion after bite care device, $65
Apologies for the overly-aggressive tone of my post. I should have echoed the thoughts of others up-thread: this device adds nothing to the combination of knowledge and equipment lightweight bac...

In GEAR » New mountain lion after bite care device, $65
April 05, 5:10pm

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