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Re: Re: Who uses/hates the umbrella? I use a GoLite Chrome Dome - 10.1 oz. http://www.golitestore.com/store/NS_proddetail.asp?number=AC0112 It is great for desert hiking. There are many ways to rig it for hands free operation... |
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Re: Re: Ursack Hybrid approval? What might work is a combination of the bag plus some bear repellent. The spray to keep my cats off the furniture works well. Maybe something that tastes nasty. We should try to drive the bear... |
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Ray = Terrell Why it it that I think of Ray as the Terrell Owens of hiking? I recognize the talent... BUT. |
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Re: upside down canister? You can't have too many stoves <g>. Maybe buy at a place with a liberal return policy (REI). Try it in the snow and take it back if it does not work the way you want. It may take a lot o... |
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Re: stove for melting snow Tony, I have used both stove on top canister and white gas stoves in snow. I have used a detached canister stove, but never in the snow. I use my sit pad and a tin foil pie plate for the sto... |
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Re: cansiter stove for melting snow Tony, You need a platform to keep the stove from sinking into the snow. I use a small piece of closed cell pad with a tinfoil pie plate on top. Put some of your heated water into the pie plate... |
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Re: Primus Gravity valve type? For cold weather use only ISO-Butane/propane mix. The more propane the better. Avoid plain butane. The best info I know about is at: http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_Mixtures.htm |
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Re: Re: Quilt vs. Bag Stephan, I have the original No Sniveller and it had only 1.5" loft. It is good to 40 degrees. 2" of loft is good to 30 degrees. I have 10+ nights under the No Sniveller and it performs great... |
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Re: Carrers in the outdoors Hey Ryan, Check out Colorado State Univeristy http://visit.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=list_pos&by=interest_group&interest_group=Agricultural+and+Natural+Resources |
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less conflict My wife used to hike with me but it exacerbated our differences. In town it is not a problem that she is a night person and I am a morning person, but there is conflict when we hike together. M... |
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... |
