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Re: wtb: 1/8" ccf pad
Gossamergear has them in stock right now

In Gear Swap » wtb: 1/8" ccf pad
July 28, 9:39pm

Re: real life bivy breathing mask
interesting project. I wonder how it'd work for piping exhaled air away from a sleeping bag or balaclava to reduce frost buildup near the breathing hole. Also taking intake air from inside ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Extreme but effective condensation prevention in a bivy or single wall shelter?
July 28, 9:34pm

Re: Quilt offset drawcord
Here's a contrary opinion ... I use one or both of two MYOG quilts depending on expected low temperatures, first one made has the drawcord hole centered and the later is offset. I'm a re...

In GEAR » Just Ordered My New Rev X Quild
July 25, 9:44am

Re: World Record: Lightest Material in the World Produced
This pales in comparison with unobtainium;-)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » World Record: Lightest Material in the World Produced
July 17, 4:15pm

Re: Steripen on SHT
Tapeworm eggs in Isle Royale NP water? Yes! Lake Superior? I have never seen mention of that except along the Isle Royale NP shoreline coming from streams exiting the island. On the SHT? Bee...

In GEAR » Steripen on SHT
July 16, 5:48pm

Re: Tarptent Notch
Hi Franco, Any photos of the inside in the morning? Also, I'm guessing I know the approximate answers but what was the nature of the snow (temperature, wind, moisture content)? I'...

In Gear Deals » Tarptent Notch
July 15, 5:38pm

Re: Canister Tip
One thing I would suggest is to take a Sharpie and write a number on each canister (1-6) Use the canisters up completely in sequence starting with canisters one and two. Don't use canister thre...

In Philmont » PHilmont related Questions
July 09, 4:48pm

Re: It's a Bedford girl!
AAAAAAAWWWWWWWW! Easy to see how y'all are smitten. Best wishes.

In BPL.com News and Info » Where's Addie?
July 08, 6:23am

Re: The Multi Use Mandate: and why it isn't as simple as that
I'd suggest another consideration that addresses a common misuse of the term "multi-use": 5) Is it truly multifunction (aka multiuse), not merely multipurpose? In the context o...

In Multiple Use Gear » The Multi Use Mandate: and why it isn't as simple as that
July 07, 11:46am

Re: Dining Tarp Size
Nice video. In 2010 we exited where you started ... brought back memories. But had to smile at the crew shirts ... white when trail bound but I'm guessing gray when home bound:-) Our tro...

In Philmont » MYOG- Dinning Tarp Size
July 05, 7:51pm

All Reader Reviews by Jim Colten

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TarpTent
My entry into the world of tarping was with Hernry's orginal squall. Later that year the Cloudburst was introduced. I contacted him about an idea of converting my squall to use an arched front p...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 30, 11:04am

Thru-Hiker.com
1) good products 2) friendly and useful help before ans after sale 3) great customer service I'd rate Thru-Hiker a 6 if that was an option

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 01, 8:10am

Minibull Designs Pocket Puck
Hector, I had similar experience .... but only the first time I lit it. Since then I've been giving the pocket puck about 15-30 seconds more warmup time and it has always stayed lit. There is a...

In Stoves - Alcohol
October 16, 6:04am