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Re: Packing for the Florida swamp in winter
Eureka Solitaire tent 3#: You're in the ideal area for a hammock to get off of the swampy, critter-infested ground. Consider a Warbonnet Blackbird hammock and tarp. Teton Fox 5200 backpack 6...

In Gear Lists » Packing for the Florida swamp in winter
October 23, 9:31pm

Re: Man missing for 10 days found on Grouse Mountain
"He said he saw rescuers looking for him and could hear them, but that they couldn’t hear him." It sounds like a simple whistle would have had him rescued within a few days.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Man missing for 10 days found on Grouse Mountain
October 23, 8:55pm

Re: Easy to pitch sub-2 lb tent?
I have a Tarptent Moment which I like. It arrived at 2 lbs, but I tacked on 6 more ounces for customizations. Other ideas: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Check out the Zpacks Hexamid with exte...

In GEAR » Easy to pitch sub-2 lb tent?
October 22, 11:44pm

Re: Platys
The Platy I have screws straight on to my filter. I don't sense any tendency for it to go on at an angle at all. It's this one: http://cascadedesigns.com/platypus/water-bottles/platy-bot...

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
October 22, 8:36pm

Platys
I tested using a Platypus 2.5 liter as the dirty water bag, and I did not observe any leaks, despite rolling and squeezing very hard. Also, if I put the Sawyer bag lid on the Platy and squeeze very...

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
October 22, 7:32pm

Re: What do you do for a living?
Software developer, writing software for medical research, sometimes clinical use

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you do for a living?
October 22, 8:57am

Bonding nylon webbing to natural rubber
Is there any way to bond 1" wide nylon webbing to natural rubber? I need something which will withstand temperatures down to at least -40 C/F. I use rubber overboots with felt liners as muk...

In Make Your Own Gear » Bonding nylon webbing to natural rubber
October 21, 8:53pm

Re: Chemicals?
My experience and approach match Dale's, except I haven't used a Steripen. I like that I don't have to add chemicals to great-tasting water.

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
October 21, 6:52pm

Re: Another leak
Yeah, a platy would work. I already carry a 3 liter one, and plan on that being my backup in case the dirty water bag fails. Mine isn't leaking, but it has seen little use yet. I purchased i...

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
October 21, 2:05pm

Re: Winter footwear
I don't do any mountaineering, but I tend to prefer oversized, breathable trail runners with a GoreTex sock covering 1-2 thick wool socks. The GoreTex sock can be rinsed off every night and dri...

In Winter Hiking » Winter footwear
October 20, 10:52am

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