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Pick It Apart - Gear List Re-Visited I appreciate the input I received earlier; I now have a pack weight at 14.3 pounds (Not including food, fuel and water) and a Skin-out weight just over 20 pounds. While making a few adjustments I... |
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About Re-read Hi Jason, Yes, I use one 16 inch section doubled over per guyloop exactly like in the picture linked above. I guess if you girth hitch a number of the 16 inch pieces for one continuous length, th... |
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Guyline Settings I have only used the single length of guyline when pitching my Oware 2.5 tarp for maximum height. I too had difficulty trying this at lower heights. In higher wind conditions I do one of three thin... |
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Umbrella Use I always bring an umbrella and I use a GoLite Dome. I feel the extra 9 ounces I carry with that umbrella is well worth it. I also use two collapsible trekking poles (mostly for rhythm and shelter s... |
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Link for info on Permethrin http://www.safe2use.com/poisons-pesticides/pesticides/permethrin/cox-report/cox.htm I find the statement "Permethrin has been found in streams and rivers throughout the United States. It is als... |
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Sabre Spoon That's hilarious! It would be extremely funny at the end of a long day. It might also help those that are visually challenged to have a "night light" on their spoon; so they are sure to get that la... |
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What a salesman! Paul, You have me sold... If Frank doesn't buy it (Big Agnes), I will be in CT the first week of June to drop off my son for the summer and I'll buy it from you! |
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North Face Tadpole 23 If you are looking only at REI they have the North Face Tadpole 23, 3-Season, 2-person (One in reality) tent for $139 during this sale. With the footprint you can use just the rain-fly over it, sup... |
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Thanks for info - Fruit Jacob, Thanks for the links. It may prove an interesting change as to what is carried in the field. To think... no more cook pot! (jk) |
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Nutritional Value Okay, I read the accounting of GoLite’s Co-Founder and President Demetri Coupounas (Coup) 19 day, 468 mile thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. In his list of gear, his food was all natural and consi... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Storesund
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Photon Light Proton Personal Flashlight I would give the Proton a 4 out of 5 score primarily because of its high cost ($69). It is an excellent light if you need to do any emergency signaling at night or if you need a high intensity beam fo... |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo I like the simplicity in the concept of the design. It is a combination of bivy sack and single wall tent with plenty of room that weighs in at 25 ounces. The bathtub floor and netting along the floor... |
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ULA H2O Amigo I too am a firm believer in gravity filters. It is a blessing that you can still get filtered water with little effort while you complete some other chore around camp. I have used self made gravity fi... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine I believe each post have their valid points. I believe the general consensus, mine included, is that Beyond Backpacking © is something that should be on every backpacker’s bookshelf. I have read and r... |
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Go Lite Speed I rate this pack a 5. I also have its smaller brother the GoLite Race, which I gave my son. For 2 pounds, not including ... |
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GoLite Breeze I have to say this is not the worst pack I ever had, but close to it. I do like the simplicity, but the straps are just killer. With 18 pounds I can carry on one shoulder and switch sides, but when ... |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) These are great little lights! I have the White, Red and Blue with 2 clips. I wear the White and Red on my lanyard and keep the Blue on a hat clip. The Blue was bought as a joke with the Scouts... H... |
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REI Peak UL I bought these to replace my older / heavier poles. I prefer collapsible poles so I can adjust the height with my tarps and my SMD Lunar Solo. I did the research before buying and was concerned about... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti I had one of these for almost a year. I thought the four pot supports were a great idea and wish more manufacturers would do so. However I had a few issues and thanks to REI return policy I was able t... |
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Brunton Crux I think this stove is the next generation of things to come. With a collapsible burner head, it folds over for 3.1 ounces of ultimate compact ability. The oversized burner head offers a better burn an... |
