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Ken Bennett (ken_bennett) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Kids with cameras My daughter always had a camera. Thank heavens for the transition to digital -- she would walk around and just shoot the same thing over and over and over again -- film got kind of expensive. Got h... |
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Re: Are female specific packs necessary? My wife has tried a lot of packs over the years. I'll echo Mary's comments on torso length, angle of the hip belt, and S-curved shoulder straps. In addition, the width of the shoulder strap... |
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Re: Re: Re: Compact camera recommendation Note that the LX5 will take an optional electronic viewfinder, the same one that fits the GF-1. If you prefer holding the camera to your eye, this helps -- though it's not as good as the EVF on... |
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Re: Re Bring a snow stake instead of a trowel - works almost as well and can be used as a spare tent stake. ~1 oz. Given the nature of Eastern trails it's often necessary to use a tool to dig a lar... |
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Re: Compact camera recommendation I have several Panasonics, from cheap P+S models to several Micro 4/3 cameras and lenses. The LX5 is a fine camera. The ZS series is a decent p+s with a very long zoom range, though it's not a ... |
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Re: Do women 'need' a women's pad? What' the lowest temps you'll face at night? We just got my wife the Xtherm, haven't used it yet. But a warm sleeping pad helps a LOT in staying warm at night, and that helps in the sta... |
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Re: Re: IPAs in cans I just about spit when I read the "long term relationship" thing. Much truth in the humor. Deviant Dale's is excellent both on draft and in cans. Mmmmm. |
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Re: edc Yeah, I'm with Mike. Wallet, iPhone, small Gerber folding knife, small LED flashlight in my pockets. The important stuff goes in my "man bag" -- a couple of cameras, various lenses, M... |
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Re: Re: Thanks I have the MLD, my wife has the Zpacks. I think I like the MLD better, but yeah, seam sealing them was a major PITA and they now look terrible. They still work, of course. The seam taped Cuben mitt... |
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Re: Coffee - carry a mug? I just use my SP 700 mug for coffee in the morning. I'll heat water for oatmeal or grits, then add a little more and heat that for Via. If I hike with my wife, we bring the SP 900 and the 700, ... |
All Reader Reviews by Ken Bennett
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) The newest version is the Photon Freedom To The Max, which uses some sort of new technology in the LED that doubles brightness while not using any more battery power. Nice. The Doug Ritter edition ... |
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Marmot Ion I just received my Marmot Ion jacket from Campmor, and I agree with the two most recent posts. I don't think it's sil-nylon, exactly, but my hiking test had water beading up on the inside whil... |
