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Re: To Poncho-tarp on not to poncho-tarp Tom, This is just opinion. I think there are many levels to your question. Some people need to be enclosed to sleep. Inexperienced people tend to take a lot more gear than they need and t... |
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Re: Re: pack cover V internal protection I needed to go to lunch and did not finish my previous post. The lightest, cheapest and most durable way to stay dry is technique and not gear. In the morning the pack should be packed inside... |
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Re: pack cover V internal protection ian, I don't use either a pack cover or an internal liner and still stay dry in pretty awful weather. Outside is a poncho because it protects your harness and keeps water from running dow... |
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Re: Re: Warm Drinks Honey is difficult to carry. Mexican restaurants sometimes have honey packets for sopapillas. I would be very interested in containers to carry bulk honey. Hot Jello is another idea. I hike... |
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Re: Rappelling Rope I have used 7mm rope with a stitch plate to rappel. ATCs, etc. do not create enough friction on that sized rope. A prusik works OK for a single pitch. 50' 7MM ROPE 15.3 oz. 20' 1... |
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Re: Warm Drinks Hot spiced cider, herb tea, hot cocoa. Hey Eric, chai tea is redundant. Like ATM machine. |
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Re: "Normalized" Reader Reviews I only review gear that I like. I also have a bunch of gear that is OK, but I continue to search for other alternatives. Just human nature to want to talk about our victories and not our ties. |
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Re: A Do-It-All Water Purifier? Ben, We were hoping you would get one and write a review. I would be concerned about the filter clogging on anything other than the clearest water. Sucking a golf ball through a garden hose ... |
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Re: Hammock and a GoLite Poncho/Tarp Hennessy Expedition A-Sym hammock is my primary hammock. The Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp has been a very good replacement fly for the hammock due to the design of the hammock. The f... |
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Re: Re: WP/B Jacket - 2 oz - Too Good to be True Ben, I do not care about the color as much as the seams. Seams are subject to leaking and ripping. Seams add weight. I am willing to sacrifice a little fit and fashion to reduce seams. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
