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All Forum Posts by Tjaard Breeuwer
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RE Skurka's book RE Skurkas book: I cringed too when I saw that, but once I read the book I realized it is not claiming to be the 'ultimate BOOK' but rather is aiming to turn the reader into the 'Ult... |
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Well...... @Dena. Thanks for the opposing viewpoint. I agree with you that it's great that someone is out hiking and it doesn't matter what gear/items they bring if it works for them. BUT this clai... |
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He says he did a 5 day trip with it..... I started reading and thought, well other than the monster pack it's not so heavy. not ultralight, but nice and light traditional gear for the big two, but then I got to the cooking stuff etc.... |
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Nicely done Indeed nice looking with the pics, how did you do that? @MB: The OP said he purposely went for a bigger light because he hikes in fall/winter time a lot, thus lack of daylight. As far as the fil... |
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Thx for the info Thanks for the info Cordell. That is very helpful. Makes me wonder about riding shirt choices. I was aware of the wind, hence the Mid instead of a tarp, especially as the Hex is lighter than my tar... |
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Great thread! Thanks for this idea, it's a great plan, i will give it a shot. For this to work though, you almost have to be able to get a direct flight. Another option for a few people (in the midwes... |
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Clothing @Nick and Arthur: Is the clothing listed only extra clothing, or does it include what you are wearing? |
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the Dakotas in mid October. Help wanted. Hi, Here is my clothing and shelter list for an upcoming bikepacking trip on the Maah Daah Hey trail in the North Dakota badlands in mid October. Do you think I could save weight without givi... |
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What's wapterproof @ Brett: Waterproof is not a yes/no qualification. It's a question of how much. What we are typically talking about is how much water pressure can be exerted before it leaks through. A tent ne... |
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Check Andrew skurka, Chris Townsend Andrew Skurka has a good discussion about this in his book and maybe in his blog too. Also check Chris Townsend Christownsendoutdoors.com, he lives in Scotland so knows a thing or two about that ki... |
All Reader Reviews by Tjaard Breeuwer
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Enlightened Equipment Revelation X Quality: The sewing is very neatly done, I have not looked super close at the fabric but from a casual glance I don't see any blemishes. Nice soft hand. Fit: I have a 6'6&qu... |
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Golite Hex 3 I was surprised to see we fit comfortably with our family of 4, while using the nest. By hanging it from a line between two trees, we have room for a double bag in the center and no pole to be knocke... |
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L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket I returned the L tall I had ordered, as the sleeves were too short. I ended up with a Montbell in XL which had longer sleeves and was no more baggy than the L tall LL Bean. |
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Montbell Down inner pants As mentioned these are a nice and light pair of warm pants. Sorry for the exclamation marks but I have never found stock pants like this! The great news with these is that they fit very slim for... |
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mont-bell Thermawrap Parka & Pants I got the womens size S for my daughter, who wears size 6(yr old) kids clothes normally. The lightest hooded kids parka I could find was the Marmot Amadablam. This is lighter, longer in the waist ... |
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02 Rainwear Rain Suit The design is poor, with a crummy hood that doesn't cover my chin and no bill, short sleeves and body, wide opening at the waist and no articulation anywhere. Wimpy rainflap over a very porous zip... |
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Cioch Direct /Paramo custom I have a Cioch Direct Glamaigh and can only echo the previous comments: It is as breathable as an uncoated windshell,but the liner makes it as warm as a windshell with light fleece underneath. So ... |
