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All Forum Posts by Jeremy Platt

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Flexible tablets for maps etc
Maybe a good alternative to taking ebook readers? Not yet available and weight not stated though... http://www.gizmag.com/papertab-flexible-tablet/25680/

In GEAR » Flexible tablets for maps etc
January 09, 5:30pm
polymer aerogels
The next generation of aerogels may be 500 times stronger and with 100 times more tensile strength, which may fix the problems in the current generations of gels (many links on BPL). http://www....

In GEAR » polymer aerogels
January 09, 5:23pm
Tentsile tent/hammock
These look like an interesting concept, creating more tension in a hammock by using 3 anchor points. $1280 seems a little steep for a polyester shelter though. I imagine a silynylon one could qu...

In GEAR » Tentsile tent/hammock
January 06, 10:09pm
Packrafts
Modded white water Packrafts in cold climates! I went from 30L 3kg overnight packs to 80L 13kg packs almost over night! Add raft, wetsuits, paddles, helmet, throw bag, real dry bags, life jacket an...

In Gear Lists » Exaggerated pack weights????
December 23, 9:00pm
Thermotic
Nice link. Looks like they provide a fair bit of flotation too.

In Packrafting » Thermotic underwear
December 22, 3:44pm
Sea Trekking
This sounds like it could be fun, especially in warm waters and maybe even as part of the Te Araroa thru hike? http://www.gizmag.com/waterproof-backpacks-seatrekking/25428/

In GEAR » Sea Trekking
December 13, 5:33pm
2WD potential for fat bikers?
Below is a link to a 2WD bike, which looks like it rides better on snow than a normal MTB. A future potential mod for fatbikers who ride a lot on sand and snow? http://www.gizmag.com/tretta-awd-...

In GEAR » 2WD potential for fat bikers?
November 27, 4:21pm
Nice
Hey Darryl, Great design, very stripped back and minimalist. I especially like the ability to add front pockets without adding the complexity of other front pocket packs.

In Make Your Own Gear » 7 Ounce External Frame Pack
November 19, 8:57pm
carbon/ kevlar socks!
Apparently will never get a hole: http://www.gizmag.com/socrates-kevlar-socks/24572/

In GEAR » carbon/ kevlar socks!
October 16, 4:54pm
Argon
Also, could you put argon rather than air in these ones to greatly increase the insulation value?

In GEAR » 3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest
September 18, 1:10am

All Reader Reviews by Jeremy Platt

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Trail Designs Customer Service
Excellent service: very fast to reply, happy to talk about modifications/ deals and makes a great product. Who could want more?

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 06, 9:56pm
zpacks Company
This one is short and sweet but Joe is a pleasure to deal with. He replied quickly to my emails, got my order in on time and is happy to discuss idea. I would highly recommend zpacks to everyone.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 17, 5:41am
GossamerGear Mariposa
I have had this pack for a couple of months now and I do really like it but I find for me it has just too many little problems to justify giving it a 5. I will start with some good points - it is supe...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 17, 5:30am