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All Forum Posts by Frank Deland
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fixed poles I use a 120 cm (47 ") fixed pole under a GG Spinntwinn and other tarps. I'm 5'10". It works fine. I do have about a 14" extension aluminum tube that works, too. even tho... |
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LT Hike August on the AT, no bugs. A hammock will be nice when you need to camp on uneven ground or in thick trees on a slpoe. A thin under layer hanging below your hammock will be enough to keep out the ... |
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oh knots! Clove hitch ( directions by dyslectic): Hold line in both hands with the hands about a foot apart in fist with back of the hand up, in punch position. Twist your right hand, moving it to touch t... |
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tensioners Dan's zip ties are know as "cable ties" found at Home Depot in the electric dept.and also in my local hardware store Home Depot, as Lowes, sell surgical tubing in the plumbing sectio... |
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half size up When I try trail runners the 10 1/2 feels snug and comfortable in the store, but on the trail I need the 11. It has happened on several different brands, Montrail, Innov8, Merrell, New Balance. T... |
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JMT shelter On the JMT last August, I used the SMD Wild Oasis which is very similar to the Gatewwod Cape, but it has mosquito netting along the bottom edges. For a gound cover and added warmth I used a bivy w... |
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JMT logistics Steve, My itinerary was similar. I did not spend a night at VVR, but I sent a re-supply there and it was great only to have to carry a small supply of food to MTR. VVR has a convenient satellite... |
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layers vs. all-in-one Brian having these layers " it's a wind shirt, a rain shell, an extra insulation layer, " as separate garments gives you that many more options to control the heat needed to keep you ... |
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pants I,too, like RailRiders. They are light, comfortable, and dry fast. The "business look" means I can wear 'em around town and playing golf where cargo pants aren't "proper at... |
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windscreens Nice jobs: Here is another solution and alternative to the aluminum foil which doesn't last long. Be sure to allow enough ventilation. The flame can be stifled which is why my alternative ha... |
All Reader Reviews by Frank Deland
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Gossamer Gear Ditto. When something is not in stock when you first look, just put your name on the -e-mail-when in stock list and they will let you know. They quickly and without questions replaced items that... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad Very comfortable and a pillow not needed. But, you are not supposed to blow this up by mouth because moisture will get into the fill. So, there is a blow-up bag arrangement that does work, but it is ... |
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GoLite Ultralite poncho/tarp This Golite gear is made of a rugged silnylon. It has snaps to help shorten its length when worn as a poncho. It is useful to run a guide line over the top of it between the supporting poles to help... |
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Ray-Way 3-person tarp and net tent Att: Mrs. EW! You do not need all that extra weight of overhead netting, plus you will have even more room under your tarp without it. Just add several inches of netting along the side edges, and ma... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I do not think superfeet are supposed to prevent blisters, unless because they help correct the fit, they, by chance, correct an area that might otherwise chaffe your skin. Also, cut off about 1/8 in... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Note BD's final picture: the handles of the pot are directly over the opening that allows wood or fuel to be added to the stove when it is burning and the pot is ontop. When adding wood, I found ... |
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Montrail Vitesse On my first pair, the coating wore off the toe top. The grey just pealed off leaving a white fabric. Also, the rubber on the front side separated from the side of the shoe. I repaired it with Shoe ... |
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Merrell Mesa Ventilator II Cross-Training Shoes Ditto. I am about to head to the REI nearest me where they are on sale for $57 (Jan. 5) It will be my second pair having switched over from the Montrial Vitesse (see above). I had avoided this shoe ... |
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Littlbug Wood Burning Stove Littlbug Junior First, to find the website note that Little Bug is spelled with no "e". The efficiency of this stove amazed me. I have tried homemade versions of woodburners with little success, so I was ... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles Same as Phil Barton above. The tip broke off on the first day. I returned the pole, it was repaired at no cost and a spare basket and extra tip was also included. I had lost a basket as well as the... |
