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Why scrub instead of backwashing?
I was just curious why you would want to scrub a filter rather than backwash it? There are in-line carbon filters that can be added to those that do not have one. Or, you could easily make your...

In GEAR » Another water filter thread...
August 26, 11:24am

Nomad Goal Zero
I will be trying this out labor Day weekend. I will post up my thoughts. They do claim that their recharge rates are based on real world experience, not simply specs.

In GEAR » Solar solution to recharge laptop, please help.
August 19, 5:28pm

re:Spot - Downsides
If you have family that is going to rely on those "OK" messages you should probably turn on the tracking feature. They get plenty of updates that way, and they get use to the fact that a...

In GEAR » Choice of emergency beacon
August 17, 3:13pm

How heavy is a heavy boot?
Currently the boots I use are 447 grams (15.8 oz) each. Is that what you would consider a heavy boot? I WAY prefer boots, so I don't want to make this a debate of low vrs. high topped foot we...

In GEAR » How heavy is a heavy boot?
August 17, 9:50am

Packit Gourmet
Packit Gourmet has some of the best tasting dehydrated meals I've ever tasted. The Beef Stew and Tortilla soup are my favorites. However, EVERYTHING I have tried from there was great. Just t...

In GEAR » Light Food
August 15, 3:07pm

Dumplings`
How are the chicken and dumplings? Are they hard to make. I've tried all the others on your list, but never tried the dumplings. I am willing to make the breads, but don't want something...

In GEAR » Looking for "FoodZips" for boil in bag meals -- either a new source or an alternative.
August 15, 1:35pm

Packit Gormet
There are these. And these.

In GEAR » Looking for "FoodZips" for boil in bag meals -- either a new source or an alternative.
August 15, 1:05pm

Re: Tent poles
I would think that tent poles would be strong enough. Look at how much they bend without breaking. They might be to flexible however. I'm going to try it on an REI backpack that has a remova...

In Philosophy & Technique » The craze with frameless
August 15, 11:49am

Tarp Tent Sublite
The Tarp Tent Sublite is 19.5 oz. Not sure if we can call it a "conventional" tent if it needs treking poles for support. However, they do offer poles. That adds 5 oz, making the total...

In GEAR » Lightest Traditional 1 Person 3 Season Tent?
August 11, 1:01pm

Tapered seems better to me
I would think that your tapered design would hold at least as well as the straight design, if not better. And, it should be lighter. Sounds like a better design to me.

In GEAR » Tent Stake Input
August 10, 12:11pm

All Reader Reviews by Larry De La Briandais

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Campsaver.com Retailer
I purchased the Vargo canister stove from them at a GREAT price. They had such a run on sales because of the low price that is was sold out. They left me a personal phone message letting me know tha...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 07, 3:07pm