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All Forum Posts by Richard Matthews
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Re: Grand Canyon Recommendations Brett, I do not hike in the Canyon in September because it is too hot. However I do wear cotton in May and October. In the inner canyon the average September high is 97 and the low is 69. C... |
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Re: Recommended clothing For what it is worth: Clothes from head to toe for a September Grand Canyon trip. Straw hat from your local tractor supply. Cotton bandana from your local tractor supply. 60/40 cotton a... |
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Re: Re: BD Epic Fabric Tents Ben, How difficult would it be to rig a poncho over the tent. If I am expecting soggy weather I carry both a poncho and Drop Stopper Jacket. |
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Re: Specs Comparison - DR vs. LD This is turning into a Ginger or MaryAnn question. We are all lucky to have a choice of two fine tents. Good analysis Ben. |
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Re: Quilt or top bag versus reg. bag George, Good: Lighter, Easy to turn inside the quilt rather than turning the bag, Wear clothes inside the bag without compressing the down. Bad: When it is windy or when temperature is ap... |
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Re: interesting George, The pack is tolerable with 20# load. Comfortable with 15#. I have not had it out yet but I forcast the max I can carry is 2.5 quarts of water and 2 nights food. |
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zpacks.com On Monday I received a Z1 pack from zpacks.com. The pack fully pimped out has these features: Side compression straps, Bottom compression straps, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on the shoulder s... |
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Re: Titanium Goat I have the Epic bivy with bug net. Materials are as stated, sewing is excellent. I don't have enough nights to write a review yet, but am satisfied so far. The large is big enough for me a... |
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Re: Re: Re: Tom Claytor Hammocks I really like the Claytor Jungle hammock for a top entry option, but I am waiting until Jacks'R'Better introduce their hammock at Trail Days to make the final decision. The double bottom... |
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Re: Dessert night time food storage? Ratsack: http://www.armoredoutdoorgear.com/index.html |
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... |
