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Re: more ideas - great! Dimension-Polyant is a company that makes a pretty big variety of different sailing fabrics. I'm also curious about which specific fabric you put to use, Roger. Also, their website has some good ph... |
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Re: Re: Hooded, Insulated Synthetic Vest? Good ideas, I'd just have to think of something to do with the sleeves afterward. Maybe some 1980s Flashdance-style legwarmers? :) I'd also thought of making a hooded insulated vest, and then addin... |
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Hooded, Insulated Synthetic Vest? After searching around on the internet I'm guessing the answer is 'no,' but... does anyone know of a company that makes a synthetic insulated vest with a hood? I'm thinking something like Nunatak's... |
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Re: Re: Who uses/hates the umbrella? They work about as well as they do in the city, i.e. find if you have other rain protection, it's not too windy, and you have another place to get dry. I share Inaki's appreciation for the psyschol... |
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Re: What is your favorite lightweight stove? There are quite a few good alcohol stove choices. I like the SuperCat alcohol stove, and I think your pot will be wide enough to use it well. It's .2oz for the stove, and I add another .3oz for foi... |
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Re: Re: Forum Updates/Feedback Request RSS stands for Rich Site Summary, or sometimes noted as Really Simple Syndication. It allows web users to see new headlines or information tickers without actively browsing. Sort of like how you ca... |
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Re: thanks Here's an idea: snap the ponchos as much as possible. You'll have about a .5-1" overlap. Then, fold this overlap as if you were making a felled seam. Two layers become four layers. If you have e... |
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Re: Anyone used SD Wicked Fast Bag? I've examined the bag in the store, but never used it in the field. It's a pretty simple piece. All down on top, all single-layer nylon on the bottom. I prefer a small torso pad + backpack to sleep... |
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Re: Re: Delta longevity That's pretty cool, Joe. I hope you can find those numbers, and share them if you do. Do you recall any of the varieties of insulation standing out in any way, whether good or bad? -Mark |
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Re: Pack recommendation for 10 day hikes Not exactly sure of your volume needs, but I think you're on the right track with the Starlite at 1.5lbs. A couple of other packs come to mind for high-end performance and durability. ULA has a ... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
