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All Forum Posts by Kevin Babione
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The mUV James, They have redesigned the mUV but haven't released it yet. I keep waiting. They sent me one of their pre-production models to test in the Spring but I didn't want to post a revie... |
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We All Need Water Michael, I wasn't clear in my post...They drink in the mornings before we hike, at lunch (although this is often part of their liter of hiking water) and in camp at night. I'll usually ... |
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Electronic Versus Chemical - Carrying Less Water My purifier of choice is the mUV but I do carry a handful of tablets in case something were to happen to my mUV. The number of tablets varies from none (if someone else in the group has a filter o... |
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Granddaddy's Best Advice "Graveyards are full of indispensible people." |
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Squeeze Tubes I've used the squeeze tubes as well and also put them in their own quart-ziploc for safety's sake. The only problem I've ever had was with the plastic "tube closer" piece cra... |
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LHT - Out and Back Nice report - Thanks. I haven't done the LHT because of the need to reserve a shelter (no tenting is allowed if I remember correctly) and thus pre-define your daily distances. You'll en... |
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Backcountry Backpacking/Camping in PA James, Welcome to the wacky world of Pennsylvania backpacking! As another poster said, you can't camp on State Game Lands except along the AT. I've done out-and-back along the AT witho... |
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Rain Gear Think about The Packa in eVent. It's a little on the heavy side (my XL is 17.3 ounces) but it's big, breaths well, has huge pit zips, extends down to cover my rear, and has a built-in pack... |
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Quilts I made the switch to quilts from mummy bags a couple years before I moved off the ground and into a hammock. I didn't need to make a change to my pad or my supplemental clothing when I made th... |
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GT Nano with Straps I have a GT Nano as well...but my total weight including the straps is 10.8 ounces. A buddy of mine has the Eno straps and they are indeed heavy. I have the following in that 10.8 ounce setup: ... |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Babione
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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket I'm a big guy and have the Ex Light in XXL - weighs 7.8 ounces. In addition to being a great piece of insulation to wear I've found that I can use it in my hammock as an extra top quilt by op... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin I just finished reading the book - it's an enjoyable and quick read. I've got two weekend trips planned this spring with guys who have never backpacked in their lives. I'm passing the bo... |
