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Re: Rainshadow 2
I'm a big fan of Henry's shelters, have owned three, made one from his original plans and still share ownership of a Rainshadow 2. But my interpretation of the Rainshadow 2 photos is tha...

In Philmont » Henry Shire's TarpTent Use at Philmont
April 26, 8:18pm

Re: Stuck in bed for a week, help me find a book!
Paddle to the Amazon by Don Starkell ... 12000 miles by canoe from Winnipeg to the mouth of the Amazon

In Chaff » Stuck in bed for a week, help me find a book!
April 25, 6:40pm

Re: Snow Flapping through Sarek (Arctic Sweden)
Nice!

In Post-Trip Reports » Snow Flapping through Sarek (Arctic Sweden)
April 24, 5:53pm

Re: risk assessment and helmets
Wearing a helmet doesn't really take away from riding a bike or blades? I can't speak to blades but helmets do change MY cycling experience ... a lot ... and not in a positive way. In s...

In Chaff » Study: "One third of parents will not let children do ‘risky activities’ like climbing trees"
April 23, 2:58am

for extra credit: Facts, 360 B.C.-A.D. 2012
Explain why 360 B.C. (or B.C.E it you are more "modern") is the birth year of our dearly departed Facts?

In Chaff » Facts, 360 B.C.-A.D. 2012
April 21, 1:24pm

Re: Osprey Catching fish
Warning: Leave your Chihuahuas and Toy Poodles at home. Pardon my key omission ... no pets of any size, PLEASE. But that's not for the safety of the pets. The patients that will be relea...

In Fishing » Osprey Catching fish
April 20, 7:56pm

Re: Osprey Catching fish
That's a great video. On the third fish, notice how it worked at shifting it's grip to carry it in a more aerodynamic fore/aft position ... not unusual. MN and western WI BPLers might ...

In Fishing » Osprey Catching fish
April 20, 5:48pm

Thom's daughter climbing "The Tree"
Brings back a memory. Mom had me take my youngest brother to the park. He asks "Is it OK if I climb that tree?" "That" tree was about 2 feet in diameter and the first branch...

In Chaff » Study: "One third of parents will not let children do ‘risky activities’ like climbing trees"
April 19, 9:02pm

Re: In the USA, Tunnel Tents have a long history
It's nice to see a rediscovery and appreciation of a vintage concept. ..... ... hmm, the more things change, the more things stay the same. Maybe that's because it is a Scotty thing?

In Editor's Roundtable » Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
April 17, 3:48pm

Barry Farm dried dairy products?
Anyone have experience with these items from Barry Farm Foods?

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Barry Farm dried dairy products?
April 16, 3:02am

All Reader Reviews by Jim Colten

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TarpTent
My entry into the world of tarping was with Hernry's orginal squall. Later that year the Cloudburst was introduced. I contacted him about an idea of converting my squall to use an arched front p...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 30, 11:04am

Thru-Hiker.com
1) good products 2) friendly and useful help before ans after sale 3) great customer service I'd rate Thru-Hiker a 6 if that was an option

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 01, 8:10am

Minibull Designs Pocket Puck
Hector, I had similar experience .... but only the first time I lit it. Since then I've been giving the pocket puck about 15-30 seconds more warmup time and it has always stayed lit. There is a...

In Stoves - Alcohol
October 16, 6:04am