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Roger B (rogerb) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Re: Pot lifters? In my view gloves or other items carried will work with all pots whether used with a Bushbuddy or a Caldera, I do not carry pot lifters for any stove I carry. My 2 Dkk worth. |
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Re: Gear Room I wish I had a room that I could use as a gear room. But who knows maybe I can find a corner or 2 |
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Re: MYOG PACK01 Well done and where do I buy one of these? Or do I have to make my own? Looks great is that a z rest inside? And where did you get the raw materials? In europe or ... I especially like the last ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Esbit and Caldera Thanks Todd I did not test the BPL with the Caldera,but I assume the heights are about the same though so results maybe similar. However, sounds like another trip is needed. Probably early Janu... |
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Re: Esbit and Caldera Reginald I am also surprised by your results, what size pot were you using? What size Esbit tablets were you using? You may want to look at the comparison I did on my web page Thanks |
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Re: Tarptent Scarp1 (4 season -freestanding) Also looks like the Hillberg Atko and its weight is about the same, so what is the advantages? 1. is the 2 doors which allows for cross flow ventilation, and maybe less condensation and options for... |
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Re: Hot Sealed Straw Storage Contrainers Well done, now all I need to find is the multi colour straws. By the way what do you do with the empty straws? Single use so I assume you dispose of, I wonder if it is possible to find and use recy... |
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Re: Weatherproof Sleeping Bag Would a bag with an outer layer of Epic be sufficient for your needs? My Nunatak quilt is has an outer layer of Epic which I have been happy with. |
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Re: My 15lb Gear List Which pocket towel? The weight of the Pocket Towel is 1.5 ozs, not 4.3 or did you include the carry case? However, the Packtowl UltraLite™ from MSR is only 0.7 ozs according to their website ... |
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Re: Warmest beanie and balaclava? Possum Fur beanies have always been the warmest for me. Not seen a possum fur balaclava though. The warmest balaclava I have used is the Nunatak Down Balaclava |
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... |
