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Re: McHale Bump goes to a Secret Place Nice Nick, I like the way you describe and experience the outdoors. It reminds me of my youth when we would grab stuff and sleep outside. No gear lists or temp ratings or denier counts. When I c... |
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Re: How you look when you go backpacking... everyone is being so modest about themselves... I look like the same fat ugly tool I look like everyday except that i make it worse by wearing running shorts and tight baselayers. |
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Re: Montbell Ultralight Thermawrap or Patagonia Nano Puff this doesn't directly answer your question but, for 3 season use in the rockies, I'd probably grab a down jacket. More warmth for less weight and it shouldn't be hard to keep it dry in ... |
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Re: Re: Backpacks for Kids rps76, wow in a good way? i think its awesome that Ron makes packs for kids. btw, i thought you were "done" with BPL because of the member's only gear swap? |
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Re: Zpacks Hexanet VS. MLD Bivy never used either one, but personally i'm not a huge fan of the bivy as i find it confining. but... travis bickle, yes awesome film |
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Re: China Syndrome Jetboil Sol Ti Nigel, the way i estimate this to happen, is that the welds are the first point of failure. This means that the problem isnt with the regulator. The welds first break, thereby causing aluminu... |
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Re: Re: Orange thingy on JB sol ti @ John, yeah, cool. Just wanted to be sure and clear. The salt content would raise the temp, but it would take some real testing to see how much. I'm thinking the few degrees shouldn't m... |
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Re: "Most efficient stove/pot combo that doesn't explode" Eugene, probably would "work" just about anywhere. but if you wanted to melt snow in deep and cold winter it would be a bad choice as alcohol/esbit doesn't really put out the BTUs ... |
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caldera cone dave, I have no hard numbers as I am way too lazy. The cone isn't as fast as the jetboil, but it is efficient as the design keeps so much heat in contact with the pot. I have used a couple o... |
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Caldera cone Q: "Most efficient stove/pot combo that doesn't explode" A: Caldera cone, cheaper than a jetboi, lighter than a jetboil, crazy efficient, great customer service, will NOT e... |
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MLD Super Prophet well, i purchased this pack used from another BPL member. It looked brand new. upon first receiving it i was amazed at the craftsmanship and quality involved in construction. this is my first pack fro... |
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patagonia down sweater i bought this sweater %50 off on sale for $100 and have been very happy with it. pros: very comfy and warm, somewhat water resistant outer shell, pretty light, price cons: sewn through construction... |
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Granite Gear company i have purched one pack and a few stuff sacks from Granite gear. i have been extremely happy with their products. good customer service as well. you can read my review of that in another thread. the s... |
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Granite Gear Customer Service (???) i read other had bad customer service. well i purchased a nimbus latitude and it came with a womens hipbelt that didn't fit. i was leaving for a trip in a week. what was i to do? well i called gr... |
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REI Sub-Kilo 20 degree i got mine on sale for like $160. it has kept me warm at 10-15 deg. it is a slender fit, which i prefer as i am only 5'9". on the scale it is about 1lb.14oz. and well worth the money spent. t... |
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trangia mini great stove, comes with cookset which includes a stove with simmer ring, potstand/windscreen, pot, frypan/lid, and pot gripper. the whole thing weighs in at 11oz. and is quite tough. i have used in 1... |
