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Re: BPLers GGG: Point Reyes, CA The comparison of gear is perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the these photos, along with the Banrock Station wine box nicely timed in the lead up to Australia Day. I look forward to more. |
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Re: New Zealand Trip Report Well done Pedro, though I think you will need to practice the Haka, not half as scary as those All Blacks |
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Re: Golite Shangri-La Colour Confusion I would say that mine is closest to Web Sage, that is a darker shade of green, hope that helps |
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Re: 3-ply??? Yep I think he means plywood. Estapol, did they have the ads with horses in them? I assume that 3 ply could also be used as a chopping board, table, frisbee for camp ... |
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Re: Re: Shangri-La netting etc and half floor My Shangri La 3, no poles pegs etc weighs 710 gm. More details of my set up can be found here |
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Re: Trekking Pole Connector A great idea, I currently use a section from an REI CF pole inside my Pacer poles, it provides a rigid support for my Shangri La 3, but it does add an extra 75 gms to the pack. See here for details... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Gram Cracker Gram cracker and Caldera is also my go to stove, I did a comparison a little while ago with the Trapper Mug and the Gram cracker and Ti wing and found that after about 4 days the gram cracker was a... |
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Re: Staff Videocast: Cowboy Coffee Its great to see Alan making Tea, had not thought of doing it in that way I have always used tea bags. So I need to buy some loose green tea. And the cosy system seems ideal as a tea pot cover, ju... |
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Re: Sylnylon Mountain Poncho In the UK the Whipper Snipper is known as a Strimmer, so the cord should be the same. Hope this helps. |
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Wild Things Epic wind shirt I also have a Wild Things windshirt and thoroughly recommend them, well made and work in cold conditions very well. And this thread will ensure that your epic gear is cleaned correctly. |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove It took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 Spinntex This tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design. Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece... |
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BackpackingLight.com When it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri... |
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C and C Outdoors Yes I had hoped for a great deal on their Integral designs equipment, but in the end I gave up and went elsehwere (and paid more). I wanted the gear, not the stories, |
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Pentax Optio WP The Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c... |
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Jolt Gum For me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY. I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover My micropuff is my go to Pullover and coupled with my possum fur vest has provided me with warmth and comfort into the teens. Additionally it packs small. |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t... |
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IBEX Wool Liner Gloves Light, warm and solid. These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s... |
