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Re: Silnylon Poncho vs. Precip, etc. Yes, I switch to enclosed rain gear for winter and bushwacking. I use the Campmor Ultralite Extension Poncho/Tarp. Add a cord lock on the hood. To keep the poncho from blowing around a bel... |
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Re: Sweating and chilled while sleeping Guess only. If you are still sweating when you turn in then you may not have stoked the furnace by eating a hardy meal. Second guess is sleeping pad is too low an R value. Crunch the numbe... |
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Solo study Vick, I want to be the guy you pay to hike solo if you are going to do a scientific study. |
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sorta The combination of a Sling-Light chair inside a Moonbow Gearskin. The chair makes the Gearskin carry like an external frame pack. |
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Re: Tarps in Grand Canyon 29 nights below the rim with no tent in May and October. Mostly used just a poncho for shelter, but this last May I used a 8'X10' tarp because rain was forcast. In the corridor sites a tent is ni... |
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Ultralight is safer My base weight is about 15 so I am only lightweight. Seven years ago I was coming back from an injury and realized that I must go lighter or less miles. Injury from falls stopped when I switche... |
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snake skins Snake skins solve the put it up in the rain problem. The hammock stays dry inside the snake skins until the fly is up. The snake skins can be used to keep the hammock out of the way while you coo... |
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Re: Sweet Water Viral Stop used alone? Sweet Water viral stop is a 3.5% concentration and normal household bleach is a 6%. Very little advantage over bleach. I mostly use a Hiker filter, but when I use chemicals I alternate iodine a... |
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Re: Rain Pants vs/ Windpants For a number of years I have used nothing but REI Sahara pants. During the monsoon and early fall I will add a pair of DryDucks or Frogg Toggs. I also carry expedition weight long underwear for s... |
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GoLite Coal The GoLite Coal has been out of production long enough that they are getting hard to find. I wish I had bought a half dozen when they were on sale for about $50. |
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... |
