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All Forum Posts by Richard Matthews
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Re: Tarp site selection My favorite tarp pitch is the one that is in harmony with the environment and weather. Take what nature gives you. My favorite site is: 1. The eastern military crest of a ridge, 2. Between ... |
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Re: Continental Divide The darkline marked on the map is the Continential Divide. The maps mostly predate the Continentail Divide Trail(s) by decades. The Continential Divide Trail Society and the Continental Divide Tr... |
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Jack'R'Better The Jacks'R'Better Down to Earth Pad Converter basically uses that concept. Maybe velcro the bivy top to the pad. http://www.jacksrbetter.com/index_files/Pad.htm |
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Re: Unsupported / Unresupplied Hiking Bill, When you pass a modern restroom are you allowed to use their TP, soap, towels, etc.? For me the biggest issue is the trash. The weight is acceptable, but it attacts vermin and could be... |
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Re: Re: unsupported Aaron, What if you start out with a pack with top pockets and side pockets and then mail the side pockets home, then mail the pack home and do the last several days with just the top pocket/lumb... |
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Re: Fanatic Fringe Quilt I own one. Nice product well made, but it is not wide enough for a side sleeper. Good sized footbox. The temperature rating is accurate if you sleep on your back. |
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Re: Re: Match the tool to the job Yep, The GigaPower is a fine stove. It is possible to work around the pin point heat source. The GigaPower windscreen in Ti would much lighter. Pots do work well to do things like brown bage... |
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Match the tool to the job I often joke that the Snow Peak GigaPower is appropriate for soldering, but not for cooking. But it heats water fast!!! A Ti skillet is useful if your heat source is broad and less intense. I ... |
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Re: The bear bag routine in rain Jeff, We all have different styles, but I always eat first. Sometimes I stop on the trail and eat then walk some more before sleeping. Long term you will benefit from separating eating and s... |
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Re: Vapor Barriers I can ski in a VB shirt and microfleece shirt down to about 10. I use a DriDucks over the two if it is snowing. At breaks I wear a MontBell down sweater. I do not go out when it is cold enough... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
