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All Forum Posts by paul johnson
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Re: 1lb Montbell #7 bag loft: 4.5"! Brett, As you know, I'm a big fan of "all things MB", and do own a few MB bags (both "wimpy" 725FP and ExcelLoft - all SuperStretch versions - no Alpine). So, with this... |
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Re: First draft Interesting customizations. I use 805's - not the best trail sole, IMO (807's are better), but purchased some on closeout some years ago for $30 a pair. >>"Not sure wh... |
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Franco - Akto vs. Vela Mesh Franco, Please describe your experiences with the Vela (was that the Extreme or Mesh version you've seen/used?). If you're up to it, please talk about ventilation, condensation, setup,... |
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Re: Re: ultralight bivy A couple of years ago, Ron Bell/MLD made a heavily customized Soul Bivy for me out of Epic Malibu fabric. IIRC, original estimate was 8 weeks. Turned out, IIRC, I had to wait just 9 weeks for it... |
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Re: Re: Between Pack Sizes--Which? Ben, that's a very good idea. Wish i had thought of that. Michele, i'd go with Ben's idea. Err on the side of... better fit! |
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Re: Between Pack Sizes--Which? I have an 18" torso length. I also have a Jam pack. It fits me fine. It's a Medium. Hope it works for you. |
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Some additional observations and comments on the Article [Please note that this is a reverse-Rating driven Post, i.e. one long post vs. three shorter ones. Dashed lines separate each sub-Post.] >>"I challenge Petzl to create a big brothe... |
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Re: Rhus dermatitis I have not used it. However, for decades, when around home, my family and i have used soap and water. Works well, in my experience, when the oleoresin is washed off within 10-20 minutes of conta... |
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Re: Glasses or Contacts Within the last couple of months there was another Thread about this. It had many Posts in it. No problem at all bringing this subject up. It happens all of the time with new people coming to ... |
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Re: Re: Re: When does water freeze? Roger, you're right about the SB. i had tunnel vision and focused on the "tarp" that Christian mentioned. Thanks for taking the time to point out the frost on the SB aspect. Did... |
All Reader Reviews by paul johnson
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Zebralight H50 the H50-Q5 has so many pros: 1. very small size (one of the benefits of being a "twisty". )- just slightly larger than the cell that powers it (1xAA - alkaline, NiMH, or Li-Primary; it c... |
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Pak-Lite White Super when i need a 5mm task light this is now my "go to" light for the last couple of months. why? 1. light in weight 2. bright in light [output] 3. i'll die of old-age before i bu... |
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Surefire L2 Lumamax Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all a whopping hundred bucks cheaper (that ain't sayin... |
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Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4 Light. Warm enough; add a thinlight or torso-length inflatable when it gets cold. Comparing the NightLight's R-value to other pads, it appears that the Nightlight has the highest R-val for its... |
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Surefire U2 If I could have only one flashlight, or maybe even one lighting device, it would be the 5.7oz 5watt, 2xCR123A powered Surefire U2 Ultra Digital flashlight. First the downsides: 1. How do ... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I've ordered many times from PLG. Big items. Small items. Several items in one order. Only ONCE, was there ever a mistake. However, i personally feel that the mistake was beneficial to my u... |
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Lighten Up DVD with Glen Van Peski . This DVD was a gift to me from another Forum participant (many thanks GR). This DVD doesn't pretend to be a detailed step-by-step tutorial, but, rather, more of an introduction. In this capaci... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso My favorite pad. Light. Warm enough (use two when it gets cold). I add a separate single section of this pad for use under my feet. Being so short that xtra 3" that the First Reviewer ment... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Thick. Warm. Cushiony. Comfortable. Packs small enough. I can't make many claims to being great at anything in life. But, i could claim to be a GREAT sleeper after a day of trekkin' up ... |
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Pacer Poles I truly do love both sets of PacerPoles that i own (one pair 2-sect, and one pair 3-sect). I can't say enough good things about them. They are one of favorite T-poles (trekking poles) to use.... |
