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Re: Re: Good double wall tent deal FYI -- I decided not to get the Big Agnes 3 person after reading about it because of the spatial footprint. The foot in your face middle person isn't our cup of tea. More like an emergency shelte... |
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REI UL 45 backpacks - $75, overstock sale REI is selling overstock of my favorite backpack, at present anyway, for $74 or so dollars. The UL 45 is a great pack, especially for us over the hill crowd, less experienced or "fit" nut cases, a... |
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Re: Happy Thanksgiving! I have no problems You are right on, as we say in the US ... I guess you guys say spot on. Happy Day. b.d. |
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Without UL I wouldn't be here (or there) Just thought I would sum up my philosophical mind set re: UL and this site and its many wonderful travellers. Without UL ... concept, practice, gear, and fellow travellers ... I wouldn't be hiki... |
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Re: RE: Lightweight my ex:my present partner |
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Re: Good double wall tent deal Thank you so much. I just got the Seedhouse SL 3 for $179, half price or better -- perfect for our uses in the spring with tons of very hungry mosquitos through August and friends who wanna come w... |
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Re: $20 merino wool blend 1/4 zips or bottoms (MSRP$80) Please do report back. We live on Mt. Lassen, or near its base in N. Cal. This morning is 20 degrees F. I am always looking for a lighter, cheaper solution to my trusted standbys - Patagonia cap... |
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Agree with post, what to do First, we live on the Eastern slope of Mt. Lassen in California. Over the last three years trailers, fifth wheels, and all sorts of rigs have shown up on the Forest Service roads and lands. Peopl... |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
