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Re: Gear weight rules :-) Well, I was just considering the tarp vs. tent question, and comparing solely the skin-out weight of either option, the weight is pretty close (within 8 oz.). I thought I could rationalize the tarp... |
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Weight Credit for Multi-use Items? On multi-use items, do you give the item a weight credit for the extra item left at home? Let me explain... I always hike with trekking poles. When considering the weight of t poles, I categoriz... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Any ideas for Gatewood Cape bug screen? I have the Defender, and the netting it is much coarser than no-see-um mesh. I haven't used it yet, but although it's probably excellent for mosquitos, I doubt it'd "defend" a... |
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Re: Have your feet grown? How old are you? As you get older, your foot bones (metatarsals) spread out (splay), and your arch collapses (very slightly), increasing your relative shoe size. As I passed the 40-year milestone, ... |
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Re: Surefire Titanium LED Assuming the Surefire in aluminum is about $90, that's about $420 worth of titanium. I have a 2 oz titanium cup that cost $30, so unless this flashlight also boils water or lasts 160 hours, Sur... |
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Re: Re: How would you set up 2 5'x8' tarps? Hi All, Thanks for the insight. I looked at the pitch of the two poncho tarps (p. 293?) and have some ideas. I'm thinking of overlapping the two tarps along the 8' sides by 1' or so, a... |
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Re: Re: How would you set up 2 5'x8' tarps? Whoops, Members-only article... Can you describe the setup? BTW, I ordered BPL "Lightweight Backpacking and Camping," is the setup described in there? Thanks, Simon |
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How would you set up 2 5'x8' tarps? I have one 5x8, and may soon acquire (really cheap) another 5x8. Both are ID Siltarps. Both would be used together for a one-person shelter. Assume the two tarps would not be sewn together. O... |
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Re: Free spreadsheet program with collaboration Alas, there's a 512 kb (1/2 mb) limit on Google spreadsheets, and my packing list (and others that I wanted to share for other purposes) just nudged over that limit this year. Great idea, th... |
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Re: Re: Re: Garmin eTrex Legend Cx > Can you turn the altimeter off, or just get a baro-altitude reading when you need it? I have a Vista C, which has the built-in electronic compass and altimeter/barometer. On this unit, I ca... |
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