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Re: Re: Kovea spider
Hi Roger, I got the Spiders kcal number direct from their Ebay sales page in the description, http://tinyurl.com/bxkptka The Gigapower uprights put out 2500kcal or 2800kcal depending on the ...

In GEAR » New stove and cookset for a new guy
January 11, 2:24am

Kovea spider
I bought a Gigapower too as it is considered the bullet proof "gold standard". Later I spent even more silly money for a Gnat to save <2oz. But the gotcha's with both of these upri...

In GEAR » New stove and cookset for a new guy
January 10, 9:34pm

Re: Re: An Argument Against SLR's
I appreciate the sense of economic gear efficiency that BPL encourages, but for me the mirroless cameras still lack some capabilites I need in my outdoor photography, especially if picture taking i...

In Photography » Is it worth it?
January 10, 7:17pm

Soto Muka
The "new generation" Soto Muka apparently eliminates or mitigates many of the issues of using a WG stove. Naturally these benefits come with a few gotchas like proprietary fuel bottles an...

In GEAR » WG stove questions
January 09, 3:21pm

TT Double Rainbow
Lot's of reviews here on BPL already but here is a new one that addresses storm weathering: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Tent-Reviews/Tarptent-Double-Rainbow

In GEAR » Any Hubba Hubba Fans Left Out There?
January 06, 5:02pm

Re: Modifying Osprey Exos
I think the biggest weight savings is achieved by removing the top lid (no destructive too) and just using the pack as a rolltop which is pretty much how other UL packs achieve their low weights too.

In GEAR » Modifying Osprey Exos
January 06, 12:23am

Re: Re: Re: Is it worth it?
Bob, a Nikon D800 user currently has the best of both formats in one camera.

In Photography » Is it worth it?
January 04, 5:56pm

Re: My thoughts on the SONY RX1...a little review
Let's look what the REAL photographic differences between the RX1 and the NEXt best thing. The only mirrorless camera with similar sensor resolution is the NEX7. The only lens you can currently...

In Photography » My thoughts on the SONY RX1...a little review
January 04, 4:53pm

Re: Dumb question about inflating X-therm
Chris this was discussed last summer and a simple solution found. No doubt about it, the included Xtherm stuff sack/inflator is a big FAIL. The cheap UL fix is to pull the valve out the sack from t...

In GEAR » Dumb question about inflating X-therm
January 03, 4:32pm

Re: sun hoody
Mike, like I mentioned at the top of this thread the Lightweight Sun Hoody is an excellent top for alpine hiking at elevation where average daytime temps are ~27c and RH<50%. It looks like a ble...

In GEAR » Long sleeve shirt for sun protection
January 03, 8:36am

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