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Antonio Abad (tonyabad) - BPL Forum Member
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RE: Poncho Tarp Dale wrote: "A garbage sack or even one of those plastic emergency ponchos..." I considered that option but figured that at that point I would be just as well-off with a tarp and a cheap, lightw... |
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RE: Poncho Tarp The other consideration for the poncho/tarp is set-up. Even if I had managed to stay dry while walking, setting the poncho/tarp up soaked me in no time. I've read about people doing a convoluted ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Advice from experienced poncho tarp users Same here, Dale. I've been using the SilShelter as my primary shelter for the past couple of years. While it takes a little more time to get a good, taut pitch (it was designed before the cantena... |
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RE: Advice... Maybe I did something wrong, but I remember the arms of my wind shirt (Montane Featherlite) wetting out pretty quickly under my poncho with temps in the 40's and moderate precipitation. A more wat... |
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Re: Re: My gear "Yawwwwwwwwwwn. Save the suffering for the masochists-- I'm gonna have a good time on my days off" Exactly! That's why I'm carrying a "heavy" self-inflating pad these days. Some stuff I can do... |
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Re: Advice from experienced poncho tarp users Petras, that scenario almost exactly describes the experience that soured me on the poncho/tarp option. I tried the ID Silponcho for a while. Not only did the wetness wick up my arm, but it also ... |
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RE:Awesome Yeah, that pic didn't turn out so awesome. Here's another try (sorry moderators): |
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Re: Awesome! David, Vick: what's it going to take to put you in an alcohol stove today? [end used car salesman pitch] ;-) Vick, I can meet one of your requirements, but not both. A couple of years ago I bui... |
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RE: 1.3 oz $5 Energizer LED Lamp Hey folks, sorry it took me so long to respond. I completely forgot about this post. Anyhow, I'm posting a photo of the headlamp that I found in an arbitraty nook at Wal Mart. Unfortunately, I t... |
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RE: Space Blanket/Ground Sheet It proved too noisy for me. Any movement would result in that loud, crinkly noise and would keep me up. I have since switched to window insulsation plastic for my groundsheet. It has just about ... |
All Reader Reviews by Antonio Abad
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves They are comfy down to freezing, but aren't terribly wind resistant. Thus, I pair these with OR basic shell mitts (goretex) and have used this combination down to the teens. It's comfortable in thos... |
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Integral Designs Sil Poncho I would have easily given this piece of gear a 5 if it was available in a larger option. As a poncho, it certainly delivers. The drawcords help minimize any flapping at the expense of air circulatio... |
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GoLite Breeze I dove headfirst into the ultralight way by buying this pack. I used it for almost 1.5 years before I sold it. My baseweight never topped 9 lbs with this bag yet my shoulders were always aching afte... |
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Montane Featherlite Lightweight, breathable, and very water resistant. What's not to like? This is my favorite and most versatile piece of clothing. I've used it for almost 3 years now. I wear it any number of ways: ... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest When I received my Puffball Vest I was somewhat underwhelmed: it looked like Patagonia skimped on the loft and the fit seemed kind of off. The latter objection was due to the combination of my physiq... |
