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Re: Not trying to argue..
"I think you two are missing the point and trying to argue over semantics. No matter how you slice it, a fully enclosed translucent shelter is going to be hotter in the middle of the day then ...

In GEAR » Terra Nova Ultra 2 two man tent
July 13, 5:29pm

Re: Not just insulation
"Makes sense that very low fat reserves could make your body think it's in danger of starvation, so it will protect itself by ramping down your metabolic rate." It doesn't real...

In Philosophy & Technique » Low Body Fat - The Tipping Point
July 13, 1:42pm

Re: Re: non-existant
"No, actually the greenhouse effect would raise the temperature during the day regardless of whether the sun is at full power or not." That's completely true, especially if the she...

In GEAR » Terra Nova Ultra 2 two man tent
July 13, 12:41pm

FS: MSR Carbon Reflex 2
It's in like-new condition, very lightly used, and I'm finding that I increasingly favor tarps, so this is becoming overkill for my 3-season camping. Asking price: $400, negotiable.

In Gear Swap » FS: MSR Carbon Reflex 2
July 12, 6:51pm

Re: Pack recommendations?
> I think a Mchale might be too shiny. You might be right. Mine didn't stay shiny for very long though, because I use it ;)

In GEAR » Pack recommendations?
July 12, 12:36pm

Re: Granite Gear Blaze AC 60
If cost isn't an issue, there's always the custom McHale option. :)

In GEAR » Pack recommendations?
July 12, 12:12pm

Re: Re: Get the woman a tent!
Kathleen, I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro this past February. Two of the women in the group were on the older side (one was a grandmother) who hadn't camped before, and hadn't even hiked above...

In GEAR » Backpacking for the girly girl
July 12, 1:43am

Re: would a mld bug bivy fit under a duomid or trailstar (pitched low)
Do you mean MLD's Serenity? I think you could pull it off pretty easily under a Trailstar or 'Mid if you're hanging the tarp, or using an inverted 'V' to support it. If you h...

In GEAR » would a mld bug bivy fit under a duomid or trailstar (pitched low)
July 07, 11:49am

Re: Right...but will it work at all?
1) If I haven't developed any punctures, will it hold out the water beneath me? Yes, Mylar is waterproof. It's just not all that strong by itself, hence the Dyneema threads to reinforce ...

In GEAR » Cuben as ground cloth
July 07, 11:34am

Re: Cram that baby in there!
I talked to a sailmaker in Seattle about a year ago, and he said that the main side effect of stuffing is that over time, the creases reduce the size of the sheet of Cuben. In a sail that can becom...

In GEAR » How do you store a cuben fiber tarp? Stuff/roll/fold/other?
July 05, 4:30pm

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