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All Forum Posts by Michael Davis
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Another Casio Pathfinder owner here I have the similar PAG-80 model. First of all, Michael gave an accurate assessment above and James followed up with a very impressive explanation of the inner workings. I'll add that I like ... |
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Re: "Best Wind Shirt?" Another vote for Montane Lite-Speed. Very comfortable, durable and versatile. Nice balance between weight and features. Not very water resistant, but if it were, it probably wouldn't be ... |
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LT4 lock came apart You're right about US/Canada shipping! I ordered hockey gloves for my son from Canada and the tracking showed that they were mailed the next day but, they arrived in the US a full month later!... |
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Re: Light and Easy Water Filtration for the Lazy Backpacker I didn't mean to imply that this isn't a great setup. The Katadin and many other filters will function swell in this mode. I was just trying to make the point that the filter should mat... |
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Re: Light and Easy Water Filtration for the Lazy Backpacker Good looking design and nice weight, too! The only potential problem I have found with gravity filters that have the filter in the collection bag, is lack of pressure for some filter cartridges.... |
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Re: Down Fill Power Impact on Quilt Temp Rating That's a very interesting relationship! I have developed a formula for loft vs. temperature using Western Mountaineering's published tables of their products. I use this as a guide when pla... |
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Re: Value of substantial suspension Packs, like most things, follow the axiom, "the right tool for the right job." At least, that's how I justify a closet full of packs :-) A summer overnighter vs a multi-day winter ... |
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Re: Hiking/camping off-site...I'm confused.. For me, the best places to hike/camp are in National Forests of a million acres or more. One can get "lost" in there and camp where ever your heart desires. |
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Re: Skiing the John Muir Trail" WOW! You really captured the splendor of winter! Thanks Kevin! |
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Re: Plastic spork vs Ti spork Forget the fast food plastic sporks. I vote for the Lexan sporks. I don't think I will ever break mine! It's just as light as ti and a whole lot cheaper. |
All Reader Reviews by Michael Davis
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Backpackinglight Thurofare Pant I love everything about these pants! They are so light it literally feels like I'm not wearing anything. My size large weighs 4.1 oz. They have features that count but not ones that don't. ... |
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Big Agnes SL3 While there's no tent that works for all purposes in all environments, IMO this is the perfect tent for summer, or year round in Florida. It's a free standing, double wall tent, but the inner ... |
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TNF Diad In summary, a well designed, lightweight, but not spartan, rain jacket. The jacket is a 2008 product in TNF's Flight Series. In men's size large it weighs 8.9 ounces. I am 6'-1" a... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass This Brunton 54LU compass is also the called the Silva Explorer 54. Brunton USA and Silva of Sweden are the same company. The product is manufactured in Sweden. I am extremely pleased with the Brun... |
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite Superfine 140 I am completely sold on Icebreaker's Tech T Lite 140 gm/m2. This shirt is pure comfort on 90+ degree, hard vertical hiking trips! I've tried poly, nylon including Columbia, Railriders, etc. Al... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Both my wife and I have the Max Thermo 3/4 length which weighs 15.0 oz on my scale. It has synthetic insulation inside the air chambers. It's construction is robust. I've never had a failure o... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove While I've always loved the lightweight factor of cooking with alcohol stoves, they consistantly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the outdoors. Fiddling with rickety pot stands, warped fly-... |
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MSR Wind Pro This is the stove that I go to when the weather dictates that water comes from melting the solid form. At 10.2 oz, including stuff sack, it's one of the lightest options to get the Btu's for w... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz This is a great knife if you are looking for something more substantial than a razor blade but lighter than a Bowie knife. I know many people prefer a razor blade or ripping out a pair of sizzors f... |
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SteriPen Adventurer At 3.6 ounces on my scale, it's lighter that pump filters (1 lb.+/-)and lighter than my ULA Amigo gravity filter (9.6oz). However, pre-filtering is required, through a bandana or coffee filter, et... |
