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Re: Staking out a non-free-standing tent on very hard ground....
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/46404/index.html?skip_to_post=396136#396136 Just use a deadman. Easy and it works well. See my post and Steven McAllist...

In GEAR » Staking out a non-free-standing tent on very hard ground....
December 13, 3:30am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Hex plus +1
Thanks William. Do you have much extra head/foot room? Would my extra 2" fit comfortably at 6'? I almost never go alone, so I think I may just go with the twin anyways.

In GEAR » Not another shelter thread.
December 08, 4:34am

Re: Re: Hex plus +1
Jacob: You've been using the solo plus with your girlfriend? How do you find the amount of space to fit two people? Are you using a bug shelter, or just the tarp with netting attached? My ne...

In GEAR » Not another shelter thread.
December 08, 2:43am

Re: First Aid Kit and a bit more...
Disclaimer: I am first aid/cpr certified, but have never taken a wilderness first responder course One thing I did when pairing down my FAK was considering the possibility that I would actually ...

In GEAR » First Aid Kit and a bit more...
December 05, 2:28am

Re: Why are you not a Member of BPL?
To many free forums out there for me to consider paying for it. I'd rather see a few advertisements on the side or top, than pay to browse a forum. It would be nice to be able to read the artic...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Why are you not a Member of BPL?
December 02, 5:03am

Re: RE: "better" aluminum bottle / info on pack
Thanks for the info. Got any specs on the mesh you used? Like what kind of mesh, where it can be purchased? Weight? Sorry for the 21 questions...

In Make Your Own Gear » DIY metal bottle/pot w/straw
December 02, 3:10am

Re: Re: DIY metal bottle/pot w/straw
Sorry, no straws... Maybe they do only sell them seasonally? Then again, they may have just been a limited time deal?

In Make Your Own Gear » DIY metal bottle/pot w/straw
November 30, 9:51pm

Re: Trek near San Fran: Need Suggestions
Ah, you didn't go up and check out the Elk herd at Tomales point?! Bummer, that's a great day hike out to the point. A bit crowded, but beautiful none the less. Sorry to hear you spent mo...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trek near San Fran: Need Suggestions
November 30, 2:51am

Re: DIY metal bottle/pot w/straw
Haven't done it, but it shouldn't be difficult to do. With a metal straw, you could just use a drill press and drill out the lid to the exact diameter of the straw to insure a nice snug fit...

In Make Your Own Gear » DIY metal bottle/pot w/straw
November 30, 1:50am

Re: Water on the hips
Hmmm. Interesting idea! I can see ben's point though, about it getting in the way when bending. What about adding water bottle "holsters" the either side of the hip belt? Would that ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Weight transfer to hips in UL frameless packs and water bottles...
November 24, 5:38am

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