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Re: Re: Lightweight Synthetic 40-45 degree sleeping bag
An MLD 30-degree Spirit quilt weighs just 21 ounces... the 40-degree version is presumably lighter. And it certainly lives up to MLD's reputation for being well-made.

In GEAR » Lightweight Synthetic 45 degree sleeping bag
June 04, 11:55pm

Re: Re: Another vote for the s95
The S90 and the S95 will *not* offer you anywhere near the same image quality as the D90. There's no comparison, the sensor is too small -- I couldn't print the images I got from it, so I g...

In GEAR » ul camera
June 03, 1:13pm

Re: Re: trekking poles and knees...
My experience has been the opposite. I tend to not use trekking poles on relatively flat terrain, but on hills I use them quite a bit because of a bad knee injury (blown ACL). I find that I hurt my...

In GEAR » trekking poles and knees...
May 31, 2:52pm

Re: Newbie Factor
As long as there's stuff in it (e.g. water) to absorb some of the heat, it will be fine -- but the only harm will be a bit of deformation. I have an MSR Titan that is slightly oblong now becaus...

In GEAR » Ti Pots in fire?
May 24, 6:34pm

Re: Re: Re: "Lightweight" water treatment
Dean, For purifying a large volume overnight, the MIOX is excellent. For one thing, overnight no one tends to notice the 4 hour thing, and for another, if you let it sit overnight, the bad taste...

In GEAR » Light water filtration/treatment options ?
May 20, 8:55am

Re: Backcountry Boiler Mk II available!
"Wait - the ti version would be heavier and much more costly? Sorry, what is the point then?" Devin's research lead him to the conclusion that a Ti version would require a consider...

In GEAR » Backcountry Boiler Mk II available!
May 19, 10:43am

Re: Sore shoulders
"Why I won't get a pack without adequate load lifters! Interestingly, two of my grandkids have the same problem of pressure-sensitive shoulders--is it hereditary?" It's natural...

In GEAR » Sore shoulders
May 17, 12:53pm

Re: Balloonpacking
"Using hydrogen instead would offset even more weight. Add a small but long enough hose and it could take the place of your stove, too!" And this would carry with it an added incentive...

In GEAR » Negative weight camp pillow
May 17, 12:37pm

Re: Re: Convince me of the merits of gaiters.
> Until I got poison ivy all over my ankles. Ouch. Poison ivy and thorns seem like good reasons to wear gaiters, if you like to wear shorts. After an experience with some stinging nettles ...

In GEAR » Convince me of the merits of gaiters.
May 16, 12:22pm

Re: maybe this?
Those REI snow anchors work quite well. Plus they're light and inexpensive.

In GEAR » Non-freestanding tent in Zion area?
May 16, 11:47am

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