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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
StateWA
My Website URLhttp://shop.bivysack.com/

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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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speculation
"Hi David and Justin, Hmm, i would think wearing a windshirt over it would really decrease the breathability significantly, but Justin i think your idea might work decently, a really breat...

In Make Your Own Gear » Fabric choice to increase durability of Frogg Toggs rain wear?
March 12, 11:00am

Re: Fabric choice to increase durability of Frogg Toggs rain wear?
I wear Dri Ducks under a windbreaker when bushwhacking.

In Make Your Own Gear » Fabric choice to increase durability of Frogg Toggs rain wear?
March 08, 6:31pm

Bear spray didn't work but two rifles did
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2013/03/no-charges-filed-over-grizzly-bear-shot-during-grand-teton-elk-hunt/

In Chaff » Bear spray didn't work but two rifles did
March 08, 11:44am

usps good
I am having good success with usps price and function. With ups they tried to charge me thrice the cost of some fabric I shipped to Canada when the recipient would not pay the custom taxes.

In Chaff » USPS Shipping problems
March 08, 11:37am

Re: Re: TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
A locking blade is still verboten; do the blades on the mini leatherthings lock?" Leatherman tools were believed to be used by two of the 911 hijackers they said in the article. They are pr...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
March 05, 4:17pm

eVent vs epic
Not exactly your question. I once tried a gaiter of eVent on one leg and one of Epic on the other. The breathable fabric was WAY more drafty than the eVent. No great surprise, I sweated easily ...

In GEAR » Wind and eVent v.s. Gore-Tex
March 04, 1:06pm

sil vs cuben .74
A simple test. the seam between the fabrics is just rolled over and stitched once. I applied body weight and jumped a bit. The main rolled seam held and the cuben fiber tie out connection stretche...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ray Jardine examines Cuben Fiber
March 04, 12:44pm

Re: Ray Jardine examines Cuben Fiber
Simple seam with .51 cuben one side 1.3 oz silnylon other side. Pulled to failure. Stitching, cuben and silnylon all failed together at 42 lbs. The fabrics are comparable in strength in ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ray Jardine examines Cuben Fiber
March 01, 6:46pm

density of foam- warmth vs durability
Increase density, and tear strength etc increases. Decrease density, and warmth per weight increases. Also, the thinner the pad, the lower the tear strength. In other words there are trade offs.

In GEAR » Ultralight Closed-Cell Foam Mat?
March 01, 10:34am

Drop feed or needle feed or compound feed
The most common machines are drop feed, or for upholstery, compound (with both a walking foot and needle). Needle feeds split the difference and work well with light and slippery fabric. They are ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Double Needle sewing machines?
February 25, 12:34pm

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm