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Re: Essence Discontinued Sad. I started using my Essence only for high altitude trips, but I am now using it more and more. For me there was a bit of a learning curve, but I am looking forward to your new "Wicked Li... |
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Re: What do you use for navigation? I use a 7.5 minute topo map. If I need the compass or GPS I am aready lost. |
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Re: golite ether xxl Kevin, I will take it at $32. |
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Drag racer of backpacking The JetBoil is the drag racer of backpacking. Impressive performance, but still does not answer the question -- Why? |
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Re: Re: Doing it right? Hey Ben, One of the benefits of my advanced years is short term memory loss. You have made my life better by sharing your bathroom technique. Maybe I can return the favor. A short swim at... |
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Doing it right? Ben, Sex is only dirty if you are doing it right. If you are not sweating then you are not trying hard enough. |
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Re: Poncho: Arms get wet! GoLite ponshos have side guy loops. I put a paracord loop in the guy loop and wear it over my middle two fingers. Add a belt to the poncho and you will stay a lot drier. |
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Re: SMD Essence? John, I also pack my food in the bottom. The more I use this pack the more I like it. The best system for carrying water I have come up with is a pint with my kitchen in the top, a pint on a c... |
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Stephenson Warmlite 2R with windows Maybe the 2C. |
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Re: Traveler Kari, I own a Traveler, but I have not used it enough to review it. I have a lot of Six Moon Designs products and have always been satisfied. |
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... |
