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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
StateWA
My Website URLhttp://shop.bivysack.com/

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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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Heat loss in breath
The heat from breath should somehow be trapped in the sleeping system, not just released to the outside. Same with moisture from breath. Think "DUNE".

In Philosophy & Technique » Extreme but effective condensation prevention in a bivy or single wall shelter?
July 30, 11:05am

Koch-funded climate change skeptic reverses course
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-kochfunded-climate-change-skeptic-reverses-course-20120729,0,7372823.story "The verdict is in: Global warming is occurring and emissions of greenh...

In Chaff » The Carbon Flame War
July 30, 11:03am

Lighten up, TITANIUM dioxide
I am surprised folks on backpackinglight are still using that heavy zink when they could switch to Ti oxide. If you spend a lot of time on Glaciers in the middle of the day, Clown White is even...

In Multiple Use Gear » Zinc Oxide Ointment
July 24, 10:38am

dropping pack at sight of bear
Kings Canyon bear were trained to charge people, since they know the hiker will likely drop a pack full of tasty food. Canadian grizzly are one thing, but black bear in California shouldn't ...

In Philosophy & Technique » How you carry your bear spray
July 23, 11:39am

more wolf politics, WA West side to choose if they want them, East side must take them.
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2012/jul/19/east-side-shoulders-weight-washington-wolf-recovery/#comments "The East Side is getting wolves without management authority whether they ...

In Chaff » Fifth wolf pack in the local area
July 19, 5:37pm

Wolves
As fast as they are expanding, I wouldn't doubt they will move into areas they haven't historically been. Maybe California. The deer herds here, white tail and mule are at very low numb...

In Chaff » Fifth wolf pack in the local area
July 18, 1:40pm

Fifth wolf pack in the local area
The wolves are going to do just fine. Five breeding packs now in the tri county area of NE WA, up from none in just a few years. Had the second livestock attack this month yesterday. First was shee...

In Chaff » Fifth wolf pack in the local area
July 18, 9:41am

Hair Sticks
My wife uses them to keep her bun in place.

In Multiple Use Gear » Chopsticks
July 11, 6:18pm

cotton tent
My dad had a roomy 2 person LL Bean a frame tent that weight 6 pounds, breathed well and didn't leak if you touched the sides. I wonder how a similar shaped tent in todays 20denier DWR nylo...

In GEAR » 1957 REI catalog item with sub-3 pound solo tent for $18.95!
July 11, 6:11pm

lethality
I don't see how this stag party is any more dangerous than most. How many people die of alcohol poisoning, or the brides jealousy, while revelling in town.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Mountain rescue's fury at stag-do revellers who climbed Snowdon in a thunderstorm while wearing just PYJAMAS
July 05, 11:32am

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm