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re:snow peak bowl The only thing stopping me from buying it is the lack of a lid. It's much lighter than my current pot, but I'm sure I would rip a home-made foil lid instantly. Also I don't want to carry a pot hold... |
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thanks al Perfect...thanks Al! |
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preventing bottle contamination Kind of a stupid question here, but I'm stumped. I just bought a Platypus 2L+ to replace my 100oz Camelbak. Dropped about half a pound for $10...good deal. Now the problem is, I dip the thin... |
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thanks franco thanks franco! |
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gorrila pod question I have a question...if you tilt the camera so it is pointed upwards or downwards, will the camera swing around on the camera mount due to gravity? The WPi doesn't have it's tripod mount centered, s... |
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re: MH 2nd dimension replacement Sorry it took me so long to reply mountain walker. At first I replaced it with a Nunatak Arc Ghost, but after a cold wet night decided I wanted the assurance of synthetic again. So I bought a Fanat... |
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MH 2nd dimension The MH 2nd dimension was my first bag...and I only used it for backpacking about 3 times before replacing it. The thing is HUGE. It does all it is supposed to, but it is simply too big and heavy. I... |
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re: washington sleep systems I'm from Seattle, and do most of my hiking in the Olympics. I usually use a ID poncho/tarp and BMW bivy with a synthetic Fanatic Fringe quilt. But when I know I will encounter rain for sure, I b... |
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re: cary "do you generally find you can sleep comfortably to around mftr. comfort ratings, or can you go colder comfortably?" Cary - I get a bit cold at night easily. I usually cannot go colder than the ... |
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re: quilts If you want down, I think I'd go with Nunatak. If you want synthetic, check out Fanatic Fringe. If you are able to sew you might try the Ray-Way quilt. I have the Fanatic Fringe Polarguard 3D. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Dane Burke
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad Sorry to ruin the average score of this well constructed pad, but it is simply too narrow for me. I am not "wide" by any means (not a small guy either), but I always feel like I am about to fall off t... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr Bivy Sack I simply can't justify NOT bringing this on every trip. Very durable. It is kind of annoying to get into though... |
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Integral Designs Silponcho This poncho/tarp works flawlessy in both configurations. The poncho mode does not affect it's use as a tarp...except you won't get a pretty ridgeline in an A-frame pitch (hood spoils it, causes wrinkl... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest Good vest if you're looking for lightweight high-loft torso insulation and can do without a full zip. The lack of a full zip is actually what persuaded me to get this instead of the Montbell Thermawra... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership Balanced, intelligent, in-depth, and open minded reviews on cutting edge gear. After a year's worth of BPL reviews, I can't believe the blatant advertisements that pass as reviews in other outdoor mag... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a low 3 stars, but I don't want to discourage anyone from reading it. It is full of good (if outdated) information and is simply a part of lightweight backpacking. However, it is the "old-scho... |
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Golite Jam This pack can do everything I need it to, from overnighters to weeklong trips, on trail, off trail, up and down mountains. I even used it as my only storage on a 3 week cycling trip down the pacific c... |
