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In GEAR » MLD Cricket
May 01, 8:34pm

CD customer response
I've no idea how many or if beta testing - but I've had a couple failures of the XLites this spring. Eventually, one of their quality control engineers talked to me, and said that the probl...

In GEAR » NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
May 01, 5:02pm

Good group!
I'm with Jim and Thom on this - I think MLD and Ron are doing a top notch job taking care of their customers. In fact, I'm so pleased with Ron, MLD and their products, I just ordered an...

In GEAR » MLD RECALL Cuben Trailstars 2012
May 01, 3:37pm

Trailstar is Sold
The Trailstar is sold.

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Trailstar Silnylon Gray
May 01, 1:11pm

FS: MLD Trailstar Silnylon Gray Sold
I bought this here just before the Cuben version came out. It was unused when I got it. I installed the guy lines, and set it up once or twice (may include free dried lawn grass!). Still not seam s...

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Trailstar Silnylon Gray
May 01, 12:46pm

re: Why bother with toothpaste?
Thanks, Gary - that's good to hear from someone who knows! I intuited as much some time ago, and stopped carrying toothpaste on hikes. I still brush and all, and I do use toothpaste daily cu...

In Multiple Use Gear » Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?
April 30, 10:28am

Looks interesting
I think that one of these in each trekking pole, and then using a pole on each side, would make the Duomid near as bombproof as the Solomid! With a single pole, I doubt it would be much weaker than...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear LT4 pole extenders
April 29, 3:18pm

Duomid
Great choice, Scott!

In GEAR » Ordering something from MLD is like...
April 29, 2:39pm

Adding Pemmican
Those interested in adding tasty calories to dried or freeze dried food might want to check out my post on adding pemmican to trail food. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Highest calorie per ounce Freeze dried meal?
April 27, 10:51am

Pemmican added to ????
When I recently made some pemmican, one of my thoughts was that I could perhaps add some pemmican to portions of dried or freeze dried foods to increase flavor and calories. This morning I made my ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Pemmican added to ????
April 27, 10:49am

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am