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Re: Need to Add a Sternum Strap I made one for $1.57 worth of materials from OWFINC.com 1/2" grosgrain 1/2" elastic 1/2" contoured pet cord lock Lots of material left over to fiddle with :-) |
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Re: Length of the "taller" 2010 Rainbow tarptent? I have the (single) Rainbow and at 6'-1" I feel like I'm in a palace! You should easily enjoy it at just 3" more than me! The end walls are nearly vertical, so all that length is ... |
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Re: What about pyramid tents? I have a Golite Hex3 (now called Shangra La or something close to that). It is a superb tent in the right conditions. Those conditions are, wide open space and lots of snow. The thing takes up h... |
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Re: Pack liner vs. Pack cover I tried the trash compactor liner and it served it's function as being water proof, lightweight and inexpensive. But I gave it up due to the frustration of trying to find anything in my pack wi... |
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Re: Every Ounce Counts Great article with a nice variety of pictures. I think the one piece of advice I would give to a newcomer, who is trying to lighten up, would be to purchase an electronic postal scale that will ... |
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Re: Merino layers vs fluffy jackets I have a full range of merino tops and always carry two, one heavier than the other. I can then match the weather by wearing the light one, then step up to the heavier one, and finally wear both as... |
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Re: MYOG: Knotless PCT Bear Bag Hang I just love it when such simple things turn out to be so brilliant! |
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Re; Fabric Color and overstuffing for DIY quilt Jeff, I personally don't think the colors make any real difference in warmth but, certain colors may make you psychologically warmer or just make you feel good about your quilt because it l... |
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Re: Coolest Long Sleeve shirt http://www.columbia.com/Tamiami%E2%84%A2-II-LS-Shirt/FM7253,default,pd.html Columbia Sportswear Tamiami II is positively the coolest shirt I have come across, and I've tried many. This is 10... |
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Re: doesn't HAVE to be gortex For truely cold, wet, windy, winter conditions when weight doesn't matter as much a confort and safety, I use OR Cornice Mitts. Gore-tex shell, synthetic insulated liner, good palm grip but wit... |
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... |
