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Re: Leg Layering Peter, I would be very surprised if you can get over Kenosha Ridge starting at about mile 5 of Segment 4. The west facing slope dropping into Long Gulch might be a bit of a problem, but is pass... |
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share a tent? Romance is the only reason to share a tent. Yuck.. that is just sick!!!! |
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Re: Ever blown a seam on an ultralight pack? I hike occasionally with BSA. Kids can foul up a shot-put with a rubberband. Maybe BP magazine knows their subscribers lack the finesse to use UL gear. I consider my UL gear very durable, bu... |
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Re: Re: Wide-mouth I do not know Ben. I have a friend that is a "branding" expert. They have to do a lot of research to make sure a brand name does not have negative meanings in the worlds dominate langua... |
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Re: Re: Dont wear your day clothes to bed-myth?" Ben, Was the astronaut drink named after you? Maybe Tang = sugar? |
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Re: Affordable wind/rain jackets? The combination that works for me is a GoLite poncho and the BPL Brawny windshirt. I have the Sierra Designs Microlight Anorak. I think it has an interior coating that makes it waterproof. Not... |
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Re: Dont wear your day clothes to bed-myth? You should be able to wear all your clothes at the same time except for extra socks and underwear. I have slept in my hiking clothes and nothing bad happened. However, I do like to clean up at ... |
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Re: Frameless just uncomfortable David, I am glad to hear that I am not alone. I can make the zpacks Blast 32 work great, but I had exactly the same problem you describe with the G4. I like the 10% rule that the pack should... |
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Re: I have a problem.... What a bargain... I expect to spend $20/oz. |
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Re: BPL LW Pack 2009 1. Do you guys want a hydration sleeve? No- But internal pad pocket sleeve could be used for hydration 2. Keep, or skip, the shoulder strap pockets? Skip the should strap pocket, but add ... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
