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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin
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Re: side/belly quilt sleepers: stopping the chimney effect? A good quilt will have a draft collar and a way to synch down the top around your neck to seal out the cold (typically a snap and or draw cord). The best example is what you see with the Katabatic... |
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Re: Best 5 day hike...small emphasis on fishing...within 5 hours of Denver I would leave the dog at home. |
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Re: Don't use just carbon. David, you said "This is a routine aspect of my day job (cleaning up toxic waste sites) and a carbon filter WILL remove gasoline, benzene, chlorine, and many pesticides." Does Carbon r... |
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Re: Re: Level of Effort I just edited my previous post to include some specific recommendations. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable time. Just remember that area sees very frequent afternoon thunderstorms and rain. Exp... |
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Level of Effort So when you say your buddy hasn't been backpacking before, are you trying to keep overall mileage/elevation gain down? What kind of shape is he in? Are you wanting to bag some peaks as well o... |
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Wool is hard to beat in a mid-weight $55 for a Smartwool baselayer is hard to beat. Having said that I really like what Patagonia is doing with their Merino baselayers by mixing with polyester which creates a smoother and more durabl... |
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Re: best shirt for wicking and odor control in hot weather I am not sure the motivation of your desire to have something not form fitting. A base layer that isn't form fitting will not perform it's function of wicking and dispersing moisture to the... |
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Re: Packing it in separate ziplocs Ziplock that i am thinking of isn't capable of containing boiling water. You need something of heavier gauge. Perhaps you could reuse the original container if cleaned thoroughly in which cas... |
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Re: Packit Gourmet serving sizes I think it depends on how much you did that day. For me after a big day I need 2 servings. In addition, with Packit Gourmet, like Mountain House, you are using the container the meal came in and ... |
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Re: To stay as dry as possible, should you walk or run through the rain? For the non scientist types, if you are wearing no rain gear and just crossing the street then absolutely running makes sense, if you have no rain gear and have to travel a mile it doesn't m... |
All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin
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Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width) I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan... |
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Marmot Atom The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe... |
