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Re: quilts One thing that can help with drafts with the shoulders is wearing your insulating jacket/layer. In my case, I have a Jacks R Better Quilt, which is a good value and basic quilt. It lacks a ne... |
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Flow Rate Faster with Squeeze filter vs. Inline filter??? Glad to see that my User Gear Review here has helped others use the Sawyer Filter. I am really excited to see the evolution of the Sawyer filter...in particular, I think that the Squeeze filter ... |
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Re: quilts Jim, Straps on a quilt are for wrapping around a sleeping pad to keep drafts out and to keep the quilt wrapped around you nice and snug. The sense that I get from others is that most do not u... |
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Re: The Sawyer Squeeze just got better Kier, You are correct, however....for anyone who is used to an inline filter or gravity filter setup, this is no big deal. With either setup as an inline or gravity filter, you always need to... |
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Re: The Sawyer Squeeze just got better Wow....begs the question, why even bother to sell the older version when they could include these in the standard kit for the Squeeze Filter. This seems like the best of both worlds....gravity f... |
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Re: Wood Burning Stove Questions Josh, Soot is likely to get onto any pot that you are using if you are running with something that is not "clean burning" like alcohol or gas/canister. I have the Bushbuddy and I a... |
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Re: Update on these TIPS Mike, Loved reading your book and think it is a much better way to intro someone into UL/Lightweight backpacking vs. the older and out of date BPL book. I would vote for having your Illustrat... |
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Re: Hike Naked Day Regarding Hiking Naked: There is saying that you are hung like a horse and there is proving it. Me, I prefer to spread rumors and lies about myself in that regard....hiking naked would ruin all ... |
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Re: lighter hygiene I have been using a combination of 75% baking soda & 25% salt for tooth powder. The taste took some getting used to, but after a few times, I am used to it and it is what my family and I use... |
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Re: How to Best Pack Your UL/Frameless Backpack with UL Gear In regardings to hydration, isn't it generally accepted that having water bottles like Platypus in the mesh side pockets that are outside the pack for easy one handed access? For myself, I t... |
All Reader Reviews by Tony Wong
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Platypus Hoser 1.8 Liter Reservoir For those of us who enjoy the convenience of of having a sip of water on demand, this is an easy way to save some weight with few negatives. The only negatives for me is the bite valve that comes w... |
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Marmot Helium (long) I have the 2007 Model of the Marmot Helium EQ, which differs from the regular Helium in two ways. It has a full length zipper and the shell is waterproof. Weight is listed as 2 lbs 2 oz vs. 1 lb... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat How can I count the ways that I love this hat? I have been using this hat for 7 years from completely re-landscaping my yard for 2.5 yrs as well as for backpacking trips. I love that it provides... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip (eVent Top) Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip with eVent top, Silnylon 2.0 bottom, built in hoop wire, regular size, but in the wide option, which allows for a sleeping pad thicker than 1". Weig... |
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Sawyer In-Line Filter Pros: Light Weight, Field Cleanable by backwashing, No Chemicals, No Pumping Cons: Setup time longer than traditional filter. Speed of filtration can vary based on conditions. Like traditional filt... |
