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Re: Essense's "Big" side pocket? I carry my shelter in the big side pocket. It can dry a bit in the sun during the day. Your shelter does not get your other gear wet when it is wet. I like to pack my shelter last and set it fir... |
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plastic tarp I don't take it out in big storms, but 2 mil painters drop cloth will work to see if you like tarps. I do not use tie outs or grommets. Sheetbend the corners. Anyplace else where you want a ti... |
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Lunar Solo It is a perfect fit in the long mesh pocket of the Essence. |
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Re: Re: Do tarps have limits? The limits are more a function of the user and not the tarp. A hobby that makes you uncomfortable often is not acceptable. It needs to be fun. I use a hammock most of the time. I use tarps,... |
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Re: Re: Arctic technology and more VB talk The fuzzy stuff is the only VB that is comfortable next to my body. Shirt = 7.8 oz. Pants = 4.5 oz. |
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Credibility for sale The BPL subscribers actually are buying Dr. Js credibility. One lapse in integrity and BPL might not survive in a very competitive environment. The members are the fact checkers. When a member... |
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Saws A couple of times I used my wire saw in the backcountry and was disappointed with the performance. I thought it was because I did not know how to use it so I tried using it to trim trees in the ya... |
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When will the winners be announced? I remember 1/15/06, but the memory isn't what it used to be. |
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Colorado Ben, Day: Patagucci lightweight longjohns, and *****-tex pants. Night: Patagucci silkweight longjohns, Dancing Light VBL pants, and 200 PolarTec pants. Maybe the ******-tex pants if sit... |
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Re: Bugs and tarping Try: http://trailquest.net/dlgcsleepnet.html For star gazing attach the net to the ridgeline and sleep with your head outside the tarp. |
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... |
