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Re: Tyvek Tarp I can't comment from experience, but Tyvek is regularly used for ground sheets. If it can handle that kind of long-term abuse, I wouldn't worry about punctures from falling twigs or anythin... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Pacerpoles >Where I start doubting is when I see people walking along an asphalt road poling vigorously. I find that I hike about 0.25 to 0.3 mph faster using poles. I tested this over the same trai... |
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Re: C.A.M.P. The original post mentioned the C.A.M.P. Corsa Nanotech ice axe, while the second post mentions the axe weight at 7.2 oz. That weight is for the regular Corsa (205g), not the Corsa Nanotech (250g).... |
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Re: Re: SMC Snow T-Anchors Placement M:TFOTH;7 pp. 333-334 has some good details on proper placement, including depth and angle. The DMM Deadman manual, unfortunately, is no longer available on-line. |
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Re: Fuel resupplying Hardware stores (such as Ace) usually carry denatured alcohol, often in metal quart cans in the paint section. Kleen-Strip S-L-X is a good brand. If you have any question about whether you're b... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Quilts in cold weather (was are straps necessary on a quilt?) A few comments based on my personal experience and size (6'2", too fat, 60" chest/shoulder girth). I have a Jacks R Better Nest down quilt (20.4 oz) which is fine for use in a hammock... |
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Re: John, thougts on wrist compass >I always keep a coin sized compass with my essentials My favorite ultralight 'real' compass is a Suunto M-9 (0.5 oz + optional 0.1 oz wrist strap). It is a good supplement to a GPS... |
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Re: Vargo Triad XE >I am thinking of buying the Vargo Triad XE. I don't have the Vargo Triad XE burner, but I do have the stove stand (1.0 oz). If you end up not liking the burner, the stove stand works g... |
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Re: WPi ? Their newest in the waterproof series is the Optio W20 (7Mp); also the Optio W10 (6Mp). |
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Re: Stephenson's Warmlite 2R or 2X I'm at similar decision point. I'm mostly looking for an alpine/4-season tent with lots of room for two + gear, but it would be nice if it would handle 3-season backpacking with room for th... |
All Reader Reviews by Douglas Frick
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Petzl Zipka I have the original 3-LED Zipka (1.9 oz with Lithium batteries). It is my regular headlamp (when there's little likelihood of hiking at night) and I always carry it with me on day hikes. It isn... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie I grabbed a bunch of random non-Cliff bars at REI before a recent trip. A few of them were wretched, some just indifferent, and a few I thought would be worthwhile to remember for next time. And then ... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System The good points are: fast, fuel-efficient, easy, simple, and reliable boiling water. You can hold it in your hand while you boil water, if finding a place to set up a hot stove is a problem in your en... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I read all of the free articles, and after looking at the abstracts of the Premium articles, I immediately bought a membership. That was well worth it right there. I've also more than saved the price ... |
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Hiking Light Handbook by Karen Berger This is a great intro to lightweight backpacking. She covers all of the major gear areas in an uncomplicated fashion, giving overviews of what, why and how to lighten up. The book includes strategies,... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat I refer to it as my "ugly hat," but it's the one I always grab when it's sunny. I wear this hat in Hawaii, where hiking is hot and steamy. I just tighten the headband a bit (easily and securely adjust... |
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Brunton Helios "Stormproof" lighter I don't have a Brunton Helios lighter, but unfortunately there isn't a way to comment without giving a rating. I do, however, have six butane 'windproof' lighters/torches: a Brunton Firelight, a Solo ... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a thick book with a lot of useful information. I found it inspiring, with a fairly well-balanced idea of hiking and camping with light gear. I've bought copies for friends, with the simple adm... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I have flat feet after wearing rubber slippers in Hawaii for 15 years. When I got back into hiking I found I could only pack for a mile or two before my feet started screaming. Superfeet solved that p... |
