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Frank Deland (rambler) - BPL Premium Member
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Camera and waterproof cases (Pelican) These cases are not for waterproofing your camera while taking pictures, but for keeping your camera dry in transport. Put your camera in the size case you select and then carry it with you on y... |
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light DSLRs Olympus E-620 http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/olympus_e620.html Olympus E-1 http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/olympus_ep1_camera_review.html... |
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JMT dates When did you hike? Looks like a lot of snow. Great pics! |
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thru-hikers A few years ago I hiked with a man the last few days of his AT two year section hike. He was 82. Guess where he is now? Last I heard he was in NH doing it all again. He is now 88! I finished m... |
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faster shutter speeds Rather than change the ISO to a higher number to get faster shutter speeds, use aperture prority and choose a low number (wider aperture) to get the faster shutter speeds. |
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Pemi Loop There is a AT shelter (Garfield Ridge Shelter. see link below) between Lafayette and Galehead just below Mt. Garfield. Do not underestimate the hike over to Garfield from Lafayette. It drops dow... |
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rain gear combo Although having the zipper front in the Cape, is nice, I generally do not like the poncho as rain gear, but if you do use the Cape, it is an excellent shelter. You do need another rain gear option... |
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Gear List Here is a standard to get suggestions: http://www.andrewskurka.com/SHR08/gearlist.php |
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ISO and Shutter Speed Bob, I think we are saying the same thing! Both of these might be correct exposures: ISO. 100. f 5.6. 1/250 ISO. 400. f5.6. 1/500 The higher the ISO less light is needed for the correct ... |
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Canon Powershots Canon Powershots models use two AAs. Try Best Buy. A1100IS. Or A540 are examples. They are not just automatic either. |
All Reader Reviews by Frank Deland
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Gossamer Gear Ditto. When something is not in stock when you first look, just put your name on the -e-mail-when in stock list and they will let you know. They quickly and without questions replaced items that... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad Very comfortable and a pillow not needed. But, you are not supposed to blow this up by mouth because moisture will get into the fill. So, there is a blow-up bag arrangement that does work, but it is ... |
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GoLite Ultralite poncho/tarp This Golite gear is made of a rugged silnylon. It has snaps to help shorten its length when worn as a poncho. It is useful to run a guide line over the top of it between the supporting poles to help... |
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Ray-Way 3-person tarp and net tent Att: Mrs. EW! You do not need all that extra weight of overhead netting, plus you will have even more room under your tarp without it. Just add several inches of netting along the side edges, and ma... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I do not think superfeet are supposed to prevent blisters, unless because they help correct the fit, they, by chance, correct an area that might otherwise chaffe your skin. Also, cut off about 1/8 in... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Note BD's final picture: the handles of the pot are directly over the opening that allows wood or fuel to be added to the stove when it is burning and the pot is ontop. When adding wood, I found ... |
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Montrail Vitesse On my first pair, the coating wore off the toe top. The grey just pealed off leaving a white fabric. Also, the rubber on the front side separated from the side of the shoe. I repaired it with Shoe ... |
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Merrell Mesa Ventilator II Cross-Training Shoes Ditto. I am about to head to the REI nearest me where they are on sale for $57 (Jan. 5) It will be my second pair having switched over from the Montrial Vitesse (see above). I had avoided this shoe ... |
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Littlbug Wood Burning Stove Littlbug Junior First, to find the website note that Little Bug is spelled with no "e". The efficiency of this stove amazed me. I have tried homemade versions of woodburners with little success, so I was ... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles Same as Phil Barton above. The tip broke off on the first day. I returned the pole, it was repaired at no cost and a spare basket and extra tip was also included. I had lost a basket as well as the... |
