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Re: UL Internal Frame Pack: Mountainsmith Ghost v Granite Gear Vapor Trail vs Others I have a Six Moon Designs Starlite and it might fit the 2-5 light pack. I have carried up to 45 pounds with it, but for me it is only comfortable under 30 pounds. For ski touring I use a McHale... |
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Re: What would you do re: gear return I suspect the guy would be advised to exchange his girlfriend. Just joking. I would give him a full price store credit. A reputation for excellent customer service is way more valuable than ... |
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Re: Combining pads 1. Don't know. 2. I can stay comfortable on an plain air matress to about freezing - if I use a quilt that covers the side of the air matress. If the sides of the air matress are exposed then... |
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Re: 2 Pads = New Weight Class! The 2 pad system fits my style. YMMV. I am a side sleeper and with a self-inflating pad alone I need a 1.5" pad to keep my shoulder from going numb. The RidgeRest is stiff enough to make the... |
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trick question The lightest one that gives you a good nights sleep. I use both a closed cell pad and a self-inflating pad. The closed cell pad can also be used in a chair kit and is the backup if the self-infla... |
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Re: Re: Re: define 'cottage' The classic cottage model was when production was outsourced on a piece work basis. At one time the auto industry in Japan was a cottage industry. The US textile industry was a cottage industry a... |
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Re: solo bp or camping in general Shelter - Hennessy Hammock with poncho rainfly - also rain gear. Sleeping - Jacks'R'Better Nest & No Sniveller - No Sniveller also insulating layer. Cooking - Mini-Trangia Pack - Six Moon ... |
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solo Sunny, I don't know the proper word to describe his actions. I can only guess at his motivation. What I do know is that you handled the situation better than him. |
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patronizing? Eric, is that the word you wanted? Maybe protective? |
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Re: best day pack that is also waterproof? Double bag the contents in plastic bags and all packs are waterproof. You can "swim" a regular pack with waterproof liners. Why the waterproof requirement? |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
