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RBH Vapor Barrier clothing I purchased the three items in December 2006 for use in winter in the White Mountains. The tops were used for one trip only and the pants were never used in the field. I now live in Europe and wou... |
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla Here are two links that you may find useful. Nielsenbrown Gossamer Gear Gorilla Gossamer Gorilla |
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Re: Ryan Jordan pack bag? It is the BPL Arctic Dry Bag (I think) an old link is here |
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Re: What ONLINE mapping software do you use? MacGPS pro, none better. |
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Re: Haglof? I have a Haglöfs Oz Pullover, and whilst it has not seen a lot of use in wet weather, I found it the ideal compliment to my Litespeed for 3 season use. For winter it is Paramo. |
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Re: New Integral Designs website They also have an interesting shelter called the SilTunnel shelter maybe not an UL shelter but an interesting development. I see the wedge is a bivy, only 24" high, I think I will stick to my ... |
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Re: 24: Garnet Mountain Forest Service Lookout, Montana Excellent Ryan, having spent a number of years taking young persons into the outdoors my feelings and experiences completely resonate with yours. Thanks |
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Re: Old issues of Backpacker are online. What is really interesting is looking at the old advertisements, do you have or have used what was advertised in backpacker 10, 20, 30 years ago? My answer is to somethings yes but mostly no. ... |
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Re: WTB: Gossamer Gear Gorilla Hi Tom I assume you received my PM Roger |
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Re: Backpacking in Europe Maybe you should consider joining Youth Hostels (YHA) or the equivalent in the USA try Youth Hostel International this will give you cheaper access to many places in Europe. By the way what do you... |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove It took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 Spinntex This tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design. Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece... |
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BackpackingLight.com When it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri... |
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C and C Outdoors Yes I had hoped for a great deal on their Integral designs equipment, but in the end I gave up and went elsehwere (and paid more). I wanted the gear, not the stories, |
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Pentax Optio WP The Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c... |
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Jolt Gum For me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY. I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover My micropuff is my go to Pullover and coupled with my possum fur vest has provided me with warmth and comfort into the teens. Additionally it packs small. |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t... |
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IBEX Wool Liner Gloves Light, warm and solid. These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s... |

