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Re: back-flushing
> Which filter did you order? The 0.1 or the 0.01 micron filter. The .1

In Make Your Own Gear » Heavier, Better Gravity Filter for the Lazy Backpacker
February 13, 2:37pm
Lifetime filter!
Ok, I found it. BTW, I tried very hard to research these filters and this company (they are only a distributor, I forget the manufacturer, but I posted it somewhere on here I think) a couple of ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Heavier, Better Gravity Filter for the Lazy Backpacker
February 12, 5:44pm
lifetime filter?
> Sawyer is guaranteeing their filter for life now by the way. So what happens when it eventually clogs? Do they replace it free??

In Make Your Own Gear » Heavier, Better Gravity Filter for the Lazy Backpacker
February 11, 7:40pm
cheap vapor barrier
I have a vapor barrier liner from Campmor. I've only needed it once so far and wasn't sure I wanted to spend the gitas for the WM one. It's about twice the weight and 1/4 of the pri...

In GEAR » Bivy Question
February 10, 7:07pm
zrest / velcro
If you're not using it already, there is an industrial variety of velcro that has MUCH stronger adhesive. MUCH higher price too! I looked around but can't lay my hands on mine right now,...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Packs that use pad for frame
February 10, 4:16pm
Re: Sitlight Pad
Ok thanks, Scott. I just use a piece of blue closed cell foam pad in the external pad pocket (if at all) for convenient access. I had thought about buying a sitlight in hopes of slightly better ve...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Packs that use pad for frame
February 10, 4:11pm
Re: Put the Z-Rest on top
Hey Scott, Do the convolutions on the sitlight pad offer any benefits (comfort, ventilation, whatever) over a flat pad like the thinlight against your back? thanks

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Packs that use pad for frame
February 09, 3:48pm
Re: Re: Packs that use pad for frame - a stupid idea
> It seems very strange to stick all that ultra-light stuff between your back and your pack. What is "all that ultra-light stuff" you are referring to here? The OP stated that her p...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Packs that use pad for frame
February 09, 3:19pm
filter viruses?
As far as I know, it's not possible to filter viruses with a commonly available consumer type filter.

In Make Your Own Gear » Heavier, Better Gravity Filter for the Lazy Backpacker
February 08, 7:29pm
Homeschoolers
Hey Edude... Hats off to your mom! Much respect for those that take the time to do this. You are truly blessed.

In Community Support Forum » Youthful Posters
February 08, 7:25pm

All Reader Reviews by Chris Chastain

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Dirty Girl Gaiters
Dirty Girl Gaiters are cheap, light, breathable, simple and dang cool looking. What else could you ask for in the way of general usage ultralight backpacking gaiters? Only one thing... I wish they wo...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
October 27, 10:07pm