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re: bait
Assuming live bait is legal.... ...if I felt I could only get the fish I wanted with live minnows, I'd probably carry a minnow trap - gotta be lighter than carrying minnows in water! Inse...

In Fishing » Live bait?
November 14, 10:28pm

re: Downmat
@ Justin: You probably sleep on a regular mattress at home, right? So do you get overheated from the mattress on warm summer nights? (assuming no air conditioner - if you have one, turn it off for...

In GEAR » Exped Downmat UL 7
November 07, 10:58am

re:re: quickie
Back in the day, we used to just pick up the stone from the ground - we didn't carry it. In which case, even styrofoam balls would be excess weight. A lark's head attachment is indeed gr...

In Make Your Own Gear » A Quickie
November 04, 12:30pm

re: Re: poles
Yes, since both poles are used to support the tent. Are you familiar with the Solomid setup? This is essentially the same thing, just needs longer poles. I suppose an alternative would be to ...

In GEAR » Best pole for DuoMid?
November 01, 7:19pm

poles
A pity you're not using trekking poles! The GG LT4 poles, with one of GG's extension pieces, can be used to have a pole on each side of the Duomid, like the Solomid set up. Very sturdy i...

In GEAR » Best pole for DuoMid?
November 01, 4:03pm

re: Great customer service from ZPacks
Joe's one of the best!

In GEAR » Great customer service from ZPacks
October 31, 3:23pm

re: Best of 2011-2012
Bunch of beautiful country there! And I love your dog! What amazing blue eyes!

In Post-Trip Reports » Best of 2011-2012
October 31, 3:21pm

re: Re: Urination
James, yer innate sense of humor should tell you that Mike's just kidding!

In Philosophy & Technique » What Would BPL Do...
October 23, 1:49pm

re: +1 ULA
Hey Stuart I am in no way trying to invalidate your favorite cranky back pack, the original Ohm, this is just a FWIW add-on. ULA sent around a message a month or so back, saying that if anyon...

In GEAR » UL pack for cranky lower back
October 22, 12:51pm

re: UL pack for cranky lower back
Another cranky back sufferer here, same general region. A couple of years ago I went through a bunch of packs, trying to find a lightweight pack that was comfortable to my back, and did a good j...

In GEAR » UL pack for cranky lower back
October 22, 12:18pm

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am