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check quilt thread Doug said it best in the quilt thread. 1. Have a very good pad. At 0 I take both a ccf and ThermARest. 2. Keep your head warm. The coat is best worn, but not if the bag will compress the ... |
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Re: Jacks R Better 48" is wide enough for me when I am not layering under the quilt. It is NOT wide enough when wearing a puffy jacket. The JRB shell material is very down proof, breathes well and water bead... |
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Re: Time to buy a windshirt--hooded or no hood? I use a GoLite Ether. At 3.5 oz. I carry it almost all the time. Layered over a micro-fleece shirt most of the time it is all I need to ski/snowshoe. I use the hood mostly for sleeping and l... |
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Re: Chrome Dome vs. Non-Chrome Dome I use the Chrome Dome for desert hiking, but have never used the green. The umbrella catches the faintest breeze and creates cool micro-climate. During a Grand Canyon hike I went around Horsesh... |
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Re: The Pros and Cons of Backpacking Umbrellas Umbrellas give you great shade from the sun. And adequate rain protection. |
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Re: Re: Pour with 1, 2, or 4 oz. Fuel Bottle with Squirt Caps John, I have had mixed results with the squirt bottles. The bottle needs to be tested. Squeeze on an empty bottle near your ear. If you hear air or the bottle colapses then there is an air le... |
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20 oz. Gatorade bottle I generally carry two. One is on my shoulder strap with a shock cord and cord lock and the other is in a homemade cozy in the pack. Cocoa, tang and crystal-lite are all made a pint at a time. Fi... |
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Re: Cheap Vapor Barriers Do a search on PVC rain suits. Postage may cost more than the suit. I think that is is a very good idea to check to see if they will work for you before you spend $$$$$$$. |
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Re: Caldera Cone fit? Mostly I just leave the cone attached to pour water. When I want to pull the pot out I put my thumb nail in one of the bottom vents while lifting with the pot gripper. |
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Re: What to do at established sites? David, If you keep a clean camp and protect your food then the critters will likely first go for the low hanging fruit. You will be invisible. The situation is a problem. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
