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Re: Re: re: jacked up price John, Sorry to sound defensive; I had just received my new toy, and it was suddenly relegated to a more expensive version of last year's model. =) But now that I know you own the previous mo... |
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re: jacked up price Forgot to mention that campsaver.com offers a 20% discount if you sign up for their newsletter. Also free shipping. I purchased mine for at total of $119 shipped. If you read through my post ful... |
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GoLIte Shangri-La 1 - mine is 16.8oz! I just received a GoLite Shangri-La 1, and the weight on my digital postal scale is 16.8oz for just the tarp (no stakes or stuff sack). This brings this down to a true 1 lb fully enclosed shelte... |
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re: Sleeping pad choices There's also probably a difference using an uninsulated air pad in a bivy versus out of a bivy/no bivy. Using cc foam on top or below still leaves the sides open to expel heat, but I would thin... |
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re: Single Poles Low, Dale, just low. Absolutely hilarious, but low. =) ...picking myself up of the floor from laughing so hard... |
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DriDucks I really like my DriDucks as well. As I mentioned earlier they can be more breathable than eVent at times due to their baggy, billowy nature. I still don't know why eVent jackets have to come i... |
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re: crystal stick I sweat just as bad in a thin cotton T-shirt as I do in my Merino base layer. I tried a crystal stick, and it didn't do the trick for me. But those are both good suggestions. One of the reas... |
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Candle Lanterns inside tent I recently read a comment from a tarp camper who felt that using a candle lantern hanging a few inches below the ridgeline not only keeps his shelter much warmer, but the dry heat prevents condensa... |
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Re: Advantages and Limitations of Tarptents "Recently, one poster asked about a light weight 3-person tent -- to be used in fairly humid places with kids who are pretty rough with gear (as many kids are). Despite spelling out his criter... |
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Arm & Hammer odorless works wonders It seems there are three issues here: 1) The odor-reducing properties of deodorant 2) The sweat-reducing properties of antiperspirant 3) The bear/bee-attracting odors of scented deodorant/anti... |
All Reader Reviews by John Carter
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Shires Tarptent Rainbow I've never purchased an item where my initial thoughts were so negative, but my final thoughts so positive. I have truly come 180 deg. on this tent! Initial thoughts: too heavy for solo use, la... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove I give the Caldera Cone a 5 for it's simplicity and wind resistance. It provides the best compromise between lighter weight but wind-prone alcohol systems and heavier but more wind resistant canis... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I wholeheartedly agree with the above posts. The ProLite Gear team was extremely helpful both before my order and after a return. When I ordered two Integral Designs eVENT Thru Hiker Jackets during... |
