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Bug Protection with Pyramid Shelters
I can't comment as a 'user' as haven't taken delivery of mine yet. I've heard that MLD is planning a bug 'nest' but heard no news on production dates as yet. Meanw...

In GEAR » Bug Protection with Pyramid Shelters
April 12, 12:37pm
Green Hex / Shangr-La
Available here and sure they'd be happy to ship to US. http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/golite_shangri-la_3_single_skin_shelter.html

In Gear Swap » struggling to find the green sl3/hex3
April 11, 7:08am
Ti Goat Poles & Patagonia Houdini
I'll take the houdini - email sent

In Gear Swap » FS: Ti Goat Poles & Patagonia Houdini
March 27, 1:47am
Re Aquagear Survivor
Benjamin - as stated I'm no expert but the Q&A page states the following: Q. How do I treat water that might be questionable and contain viral disease causatives in it? A. Our 'A...

In GEAR » Aquamira Frontier Pro Water Filter - Recommend?
March 15, 4:55pm
NeoAir
I have one on order for when they're released and the small size is advertised here (UK) as 260 gm (9.3 oz)....... but let's see. From previous experience thermarest have seemed prone to...

In GEAR » New thermarest
March 15, 3:47pm
Aquagear survivor
http://aquagearsurvivor.co.uk/completekit.html I like these. For the weight of the 'survivor' you're getting a bottle too, or there is an 'inline' version. Filters, purifi...

In GEAR » Aquamira Frontier Pro Water Filter - Recommend?
March 15, 3:27pm
Mega Caldera
OP Brad said 'If you wanted the wood-burning option, I'm sure Rand could accomodate you.' Think this implies Brad had the regular Caldera made up for his 2l pot for use with alcohol,...

In GEAR » Mega Caldera
February 15, 1:50pm
Akto v Scarp
The cross poles on the scarp seem a great asset for snow camping, but the gap between the fly and ground is a clear disadvantage to me in exposed windy conditions versus the akto or laser that seal...

In GEAR » Scarp v.s. Akto
February 10, 3:22pm
Re: Shangri-La deliberations.
Clifford, Be interested to know how you get on with the Serenity - keep us posted. Its an option I've thought of myself - either with a Hex or Gatewood Cape, but it does look narrow. I'm ...

In GEAR » Final Shangri-La 3 Deliberations
January 24, 2:18pm
re: MLD nest inserts
Ron, I'm with Mike. Have been pondering on a duo mid for a while and considered asking you to custom make a nest. The 4" bathtub Mike suggests would be perfect for the UK and being able...

In GEAR » Final Shangri-La 3 Deliberations
January 24, 3:40am

All Reader Reviews by jim jessop

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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant
Not breathable. Feel immediately hot and sweaty as soon as I put them on, even in very moderate temperatures. Completely wrong kind of fabric for a trekking pant and can't think of any alternativ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
June 07, 4:23pm
BackpackingLight Thorofare Trekking Shirt
Not breathable. Worse than the sweaty bri-nylon shirts of the 1960s - closer to a plastic bag. Quite a nice cut but the fabric is simply not fit for purpose. A complete and expensive lemon.

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
June 07, 4:16pm