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Don Selesky (backslacker) - BPL Premium Member
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Re: Re: Sleeping & Shelter "we used a tent that was made virtually like a baffled sleeping bag but without insulation in the baffles" Are you referring to a Stephenson tent? I use an older 2R for winter camping. |
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Re: Re: Sleeping system & clothing in winter "There's no reason why you can't use a quilt system in winter - we do." Agreed. I use a Nunatak Arc Expedition for winter, with additional clothing or insulation as conditions... |
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Re: powemax fuel - lowest temp Thanks for the tip. I'll be heading up there mid-January, and I'll stop by the outlet. Fortunately I've been accumulating Powermax supplies, so I have several stove repair kits, a s... |
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Re: powemax fuel - lowest temp "Did you use the powermax canister cold - or did you have to warm it up at all?" In the Northeast I usually just run them cold, as long as it isn't too cold, although as Roger poi... |
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Re: Powermax fuel - lowest useable temp I have no problem down to at least 0F. |
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Re: Pants - Full side zip vs ankle zip or no zip "I'm been leaning toward full side zip despite the extra weight, as it makes them the easiest to get on. I supposed though 12" or so ankle zips would work as well since you'd prob... |
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Re: Re: Definition of "Collapse" as it relates to down "The only time I ever had noticeable loss of loft was when I had a GoreTex shelled sleeping bag. I felt secure enough with this shell (I was gullible enough!) to think that it meant I didn'... |
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Re: Definition of "Collapse" as it relates to down I can only report what I saw. By "collapse" I mean a significant reduction in loft. Not a precise scientific description, but it's what happened. I was using a Nunatak Arc Expediti... |
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Re: Please educate me on insulating pants "I've been researching an insulating pants layer for my sleep system and, knowing what I know of down and synthetics, I'm suprised to see a lot of people opting for synthetic pants for... |
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Re: 2ppl. 4 seasons tent for alpine climbs "They will not stand for their products and won't admit they "screwed me"" Yup, that's definitely their reputation. I have a much older 2R, but haven't seen (o... |
All Reader Reviews by Don Selesky
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Montbell Super Stretch Down Hugger #3 I've had my 30F #3 bag down to 12F on a winter camping trip, wearing a mid-weight synthetic parka and pants, under a tarp and bivy combination. I was comfortable up to the 12F temps, although I w... |
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Big Sky International I ordered a tent about mid-December of last year also, and would be stunned at this point if it ever showed up. I suspect that you'll never get a refund simply because Big Sky doesn't have it - the f... |
