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john Tier (Peter_pan) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Co-Owner Jacks 'R' Better, LLC, VA
About Me Co-Owner of Jacks 'R' Better LLC
Citywilliamsburg
StateVA
My Website URLhttp://www.jacksrbetter.com

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All Forum Posts by john Tier

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alternative uses for sleeping bag
I once carried snickers bars in the center of a rolled up US Amy poncho liner for a day in Panama while reconing an end of course lane for the Jungle warfare school...100 degrees, repelled over a w...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Chocolate and backpacking?
June 17, 6:17am

Re: Re: Re: Question for Hennessy hammock users
Jeff...nice rig...looks a little close on the left end....but hey, let's assume we are smart enough to rig the generous end to the windward...Thx for the pic. Pan

In GEAR » Question for Hennessy hammock users
June 14, 7:44am

Re: Mariposa etc
Grant, Thanks for the update...I'll be watching for it ...Thanks. Pan

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus
June 13, 7:23am

Re: Re: Re: Mariposa (et al.) for hammock users
Grant, Hope that you are still considering the Mariposa that will be 5.5 inches thick vs the current 7.5 for all the folk who have sereously reduced their volume and can't fill the current pack ...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus
June 09, 4:52am

Re: Thanks Jeff
Rob, There are no Canadian distributors for Jacks R Better...We have shipped to several Canadians... None have mentioned the inbound customs as onerous or any issue. Pan

In GEAR » Hammocks with Big Agnes: thoughts?
May 25, 5:46am

Re: neck on quilt
Tim, JRB will be vending at Trail Days (Fri and Sat)...Please stop and introduce yourself and demo the No Sniveller quilt....sleeve and hood too, while you are at it. Pan

In Editor's Roundtable » 2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto
May 14, 8:04pm

pelouze
Pelouze...nice...oz or grams...up to 5 lbz...most office supply stores about $35..... Or go to the post office....the hassle is free. Pan

In GEAR » scales for gram counters
May 13, 5:27am

myog- Sul floating bivi/hammock-sleep system
Bill, Your floating hammock is taking on the appearance of a M1965 Military Jungle Hammock...The shape is very similiar except the entire top is no seeum vs your material and no seeum plans...I ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - SUL Floating Bivy/Hammock-Sleep System
May 11, 3:15am

Re: Re: Quilts - blind spot
This is a good article to start the thinking...However, it does seems like it is focused on mummyesk solutions. The presentation is almost entirely on the top bag style and wearable systems that re...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto
May 08, 8:11am

Re: Re: Re: Hammock tips for WARM(ish) weather?
Warmer weather comes with its own challenges...most definately a 1/4- 3/8 inch ccf will keep you warm....but as it warms it will become too much...especially if you are prone to sweaty back and but...

In GEAR » Hammock tips for WARM(ish) weather?
May 04, 6:35pm

All Reader Reviews by john Tier

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Equinox Silnylon Poncho
Agree with Richard on the mods.... all easy to do....I've had the extended length model for over 4 years and it is super through the mid season.... and yes it will cover a HH. Here is my mod......

In Clothing - Raingear
September 22, 6:10pm