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Re: Re: OR Windstopper Balaclava (fleece lined) Sorry bout that. I musta got one of the last ones, but if you combine an order at other suppliers you might get the postage free and it will be about the same price. What shifts my gears is tha... |
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Re: Your questions needed for new BPL column I would do a beginners course in weight v. safety, especially in winter, snow, freezing, storm conditions. And, how to handle, manage more fragile gear. |
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Re: Thanks for the suggestion Sometimes, wihen I am dealing with stalwarts of this UL thing -- the ones who make it happen, I like to buy their stuff even if I can go somewhere else and get it cheaper or some other product ... ... |
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Re: Re: Field test of the Stegers = Thanks JR Posted this on the Gear Deals topic: Thanks to JR and Nicholas I am getting my first real winter gear. So this coat has a lining that comes out, weighs 3 1/2 lbs., not UL but great for my experi... |
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Military Winter Coat and fur lined hood for 22 bucks Thanks to JR and Nicholas I am getting my first real winter gear. So this coat has a lining that comes out, weighs 3 1/2 lbs., not UL but great for my experiments, and has a detachable fur lined h... |
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Thanks Nicholas Thanks Nicholas. NO is just what I was looking for. Now I gotta decide which pants to get, since I don't wanna freeze to death or suffer much when it does get down to 0 F and below here. Your ... |
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Field test of the Stegers What a beautiful feeling to walk in the Stegers (I got the Arctic model and I got my partner the beautiful Navajo). She was really leary. So first I wore mine around the outside of the house and ... |
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Why Moonstone folded I knew a couple of older businessmen who were trying to put together a bail out or buy out package in Arcata a while ago. They told me that Moonstone expanded to fast, carrie a lot of products and... |
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OR Windstopper Balaclava (fleece lined) The OR balaclava looks good, velco allows it to be tight or loose, fleece lining, face mask for harsher conditions which fits with goggles. It is on sale for $35 for the next 11 hours, instead of ... |
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OR Windstop Gorilla Balaclava on sale Nicholas -- (Just a side question: do you buy the fur trim and then sew it on a parka, instead of buying it already on a parka? Are there not too expensive parkas you would recommend that alre... |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
