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Vest or coat for JMT hike With your other gear, You will almost never need either jacket or vest when actually hiking the JMT in summer. So it's just for rest stops, around camp, or to supplement your sleep system. F... |
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Re. Integrated pot / windscreen In addition to the windscreen function wouldn't it be great if there were also a mechanism to scavenge excess heat from the exhaust gasses? That would save fuel and weight! |
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100% Propane For Backpacking Looks like the Kovea "LPG Adapter" is part number VA-AD-0701. None currently on Ebay. It would be nice if we could do a group buy and get several for less than $25 each. |
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RE: 100% Propane For Backpacking I only suggest the squat can because of the stability and lower total weight for a trip where 5 oz is enough fuel. According to Bernzomatic, the three fuels are pretty similar in BTU/LB. Total ... |
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Re; Marmot Mtn Works in Berkeley sale and closing Sad to see them go. I wonder at what point the stores and corporate "Marmot" separated. I have a Marmot jacket circa 1985 that has the logo shown on the Berkeley store website. Marmo... |
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Forecast your sex life for the year ahead. "Culverts and Pipes" Actually sounds promising... |
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Re: 100% Propane for Backpacking I was wrong. It was the 5.25 oz "propylene" Bernzomatic Quickfire. I guess that's the same as MAPP?. Although billed as a "1/4 turn" connection, it is compatible with the... |
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Re: 100% Propane For Backpacking I'm with you. As a teenager I spent many winter weekends in the Sierra backcountry. We went from SVEA 123 to MSR XGK but still huddled outside to cook and boil. Then we switched to a propane... |
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Re: JetBoil Sol in Winter? I saw the videos too. The warm air will be adding heat to the cold canisters as they burn. In real world conditions it's easy to start with sleeping-bag warm canisters but they cool down FAST... |
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Got one! WTB: Brunton Stove Stand Wanted Brunton Stove Stand so I can play around with different stove/fuel can/ windscreen configurations. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018BEQVO/ref=aw_d_iv_sporting-goods?is=l ... |
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
