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Ken Bennett (ken_bennett) - BPL Forum Member

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All Forum Posts by Ken Bennett

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Re: Re: Esbit Stoves
"Esbit is light and Esbit can be packed in your baggage on an airline flight, both of which are good things." Do you have this in writing from the FAA? According to every document I...

In GEAR » Esbit Stoves
July 27, 11:34am

Re: Platy patches?
"I asked Thermarest if Platy patches could be used for a temporary field repair of my NeoAir," Where are you finding Platy Patches? I have one left, and can't find new ones anywh...

In GEAR » Your experiences patching air mattresses in the field?
July 24, 4:44pm

Naproxen
Naprosen (Aleve). Fewer pills to carry (I take one pill twice per day -- but check with your doctor for dosing.) Another reason to use it: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-06-11-nsaids-...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Aleve vs Ibuprofin
July 22, 3:18pm

Re: great!
"lightening everything else means that I can carry a 4x5 camera with extra film and a changing bag" Holy cow, that's hardcore. I still have my 4x5, and it's a nice kit, but I h...

In GEAR » Holy Crap! UL Backpacking is Great
July 21, 7:59pm

Re: gear
The Halo is a nice bag, I've recommended it to several friends and family members (along with the previous Sub Kilo bag.) If you can get it on sale, it's a great deal. The Z-lite is comf...

In GEAR » Getting some new gear
July 21, 7:49pm

What wine goes with that?
http://tinyurl.com/26td7ah

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Candwich
July 21, 2:56pm

get wet
That article is a good start. The reality is that you can get really wet when using a poncho tarp as your shelter and rain gear.

In GEAR » Regarding poncho tarp combos...
July 18, 7:01pm

Re: My experience
My mini dropper bottles came with different color caps. I just try hard to remember the contents based on the cap color. Re: bear bagging. I, too, use an Ursack. Mine is 6.7 ounces including th...

In GEAR » Questions from my last hike - bleach taste, labeling, FBC, bear bagging
July 18, 2:29pm

Re: m4/3 cameras
I purchased a Panasonic GF-1 last weekend when my Canon G7 died right before a trip. I just could not justify spending any money on a tiny-sensor compact camera. The GF-1 with the 20mm f/1.7 le...

In Photography » Thinking of the Olympus E-P2
July 15, 6:11pm

waist pack
I carry my camera in a small Eagle Creek waist pack, where it's always available even when not wearing my pack. The waist pack carries a lot of other tiny useful things.

In GEAR » UL Point and Shoot Camera Protection
July 14, 6:52am

All Reader Reviews by Ken Bennett

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Photon Freedom Micro (White)
The newest version is the Photon Freedom To The Max, which uses some sort of new technology in the LED that doubles brightness while not using any more battery power. Nice. The Doug Ritter edition ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
January 17, 6:10pm

Marmot Ion
I just received my Marmot Ion jacket from Campmor, and I agree with the two most recent posts. I don't think it's sil-nylon, exactly, but my hiking test had water beading up on the inside whil...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 17, 6:04pm