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Re: SUC Update- David, thanks for the idea on the SUC trekking pole. I have some broom handles laying around. Maybe I can rig a Leki type tip and use it with my Gatewood Cape. Can't beat the price that... |
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Re: Money is the root If you truly want to simplify your life, you first must get rid of your money. How many people out there remember what their life was like as a poor college student? I do, and I miss that simplicit... |
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Re: Durable but light fly rod tube for backpacking I have also used fluorescent lamp guards. $1.99 @ Home Depot. Trim and add a couple of pieces of duct tape and mine comes in at 1.2 oz. |
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Re: Komperdell C3 poles at REI-Outlet I ordered and returned a pair around Xmas. The ones I received were several ounces over weight and several seasons old - old style with the compass on the top of the grip. |
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Re: Any quilt haters? quilt lovers? The ultimate reuse (members click here). |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Things not to do: $ Jeremy you earned more than $200 since the extra $200 to buy the Nunatak would have been after tax dollars. Probably closer to a $300 pre-tax bonus since the $200 would be after fed withholding ... |
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Re: just getting started with fishing What I use is a cheapo Daiwa Minispin outfit. You can buy at Cabela's or BassPro for under $40. The unit is pretty lightweight: rod + reel + 100 yd 4# test + swivel around 8 oz. The reel its... |
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Re: liberals lefty/conservative righty I always thought conservatives got zippers on the right and liberals zippers on the left... |
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Re: re: Gatewood cape Robert, with all the times I used my GW Cape this year I only had condensation build up once. That particular time both the outside and inside of the shelter had a coating of ice (and my 2 liter p... |
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2007 Top 3 Picks Patagonia Wool2 Zip Neck (6.25 oz; M) - an excellent light weight shirt that doesn't stink! Extra length in the arms and torso are welcome. Zipper provides great ventilation. BPL Lazr Hi-V... |
All Reader Reviews by Steve .
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Driducks rainsuit Tested: - size: small - jacket weight: 5.5 oz - pants weight: 4.4 oz Pro: - price - weight - functionality Con: - fragile - zipper Having used Driducks for 2 years in ... |
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Darn Tough Vermont Socks Customer Service Had a small hole form on the ankle of one of my Darn Tough Full Cushion Boot socks that I use mostly for fishing. Surprising since I have a pair of Micro Cushions that I have hiked the heck out of wi... |
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Backcountry.com Learned about BackCountry.com here and have dealt with their customer service twice. First time I purchased a Granite Gear Vapor Trail on sale and the waist belt was out of spec - this true for all... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Overall a nice pack with the exception of the huge extension collar and the fact that the Men's Medium waist belt length significantly differs from what Granite Gear says it is. Granite Gear sp... |
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Sahalie Men's Ultralight Tights I ordered a pair of the Sahalie's Men's Ultralight Tights (medium, 1.8 oz) and the siz... |
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Inova Microlight Last summer I lost a Photon that had faithfully served me for several years and hav... |
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Jim Wood SuperCat Although I haven't used it in the field yet it works great in the house. Brings 2 cups of cold tap water to a rolling boil in about 6 minutes (prime: 1 minute; cook 5 minutes) using less than 1oz... |
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TarpTent Ordered a Contrail during the holiday sale. Followed up with an email asking for some scrap material. Communication was great. Order was perfect. Delivery exceeded expectations. If the tent i... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin Lighten Up is an entertaining introduction to lightweight backpacking. Lots of good material for the beginner and a nice review for experienced lightweighters. The illustrations really make the book... |
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Mont Bell 13 years ago I purchased a lightweight Montbell Parka. It served me well until the Gortex started to delaminate this year. I called the Boulder office hoping to find a place to have it repaired. Th... |
