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Re: Re: MYOG Pack - Torso Size? Torso size is important even if you don't use a hip belt. And I strongly advise against using one. They simply don't work well on frameless packs. Torso length depends on whether you w... |
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Re: shoulder strap questions Source for thin (1/4 to 3/16") microcell poly: automobile upholstery shops (scraps, usually free) or upholstery suppliers (larger pieces costing money). Evazote tends to bunch up in shoulde... |
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Re: 3D mesh + evazote How much paddin you need depends on what weight you plan to carry and the width of the straps. I prefer waterproof microcell polyethelene - lightweight sleeping mat material. It starts off light an... |
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Re: Thanks One thing to consider: can you get your hand into the down tubes? It's really hard to stuff a fist full of down into a tight tube. |
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Re: Inflatable Pack Tyler, You are going to get a lot of "it-can't-be-dones" and "if it works it won't be as good as ....blah blah" on this idea. Ignore all that. Just do it anyway. Even ... |
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Re: best sleeping systems(tent) humid east The absolutely best system I have ever used for east coast touring/treking is a hammock with bug net and fly. A hammock tames humid conditions better than anything else and is a matter of safety an... |
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Re: Re: water treatment All of the above, especially treatment times and taking water from inflow instead of outfall. |
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Re: What homemade gear do you take with on every outing? If outing means overnight: pack pack cover/gear hammock/water bag hammock, bug net & fly quilt cook set(windscreen, lid, cozy/storage sack, burner when using alcohol. sometimes Heinie pot,... |
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Re: Thanks very much Lawson, If you have any left, I can always use grossgrain. Thanks. PM on the way. Vick |
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Re: Tape Questions Graingers has several widths of transfer tape, but they use their own product number. The generic transfer tape works fine for Cuben: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/transfer-tape/tapes/adhesives... |
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Nike Free Trail 5.0 Summary: A light moccasin with a good sole and no heel counter. The shoe encourages full use of foot and ankle, improves balance and control, and strengthens the foot and ankle. The low profile sole r... |
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Golite Trail Fly and Tail Spike Two pairs of Golite shoes self-destructed within 70 miles on the AT. The first pair (Trail Fly) failed after 66 miles. The fake ripstop fabric over the toe section cracked with repeated flexing (an... |
