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Bernard Shaw (be_here_now@earthlink.net) - BPL Forum Member
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Are poles effective and PP poles more so? This is a site known for facts and not dogma or simply opinions. So, with an open but skeptical mind, can any of you with science backgrounds tell us if hiking poles are "energy savers" and the pa... |
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Try the Neva by La Sportiva Ryan, Two different methods, the Neva and the Exum River. Both work for me in wet and difficult stuff. http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/306 EXUM RIVER http://www.sportiva.co... |
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Re: Gossamer Gear Poles I have the aluminum CG pole set for the SpinnTwinn. They weigh very little and for most situations they are quite sufficient imo. Because of the larger surface area of the SpinnTwinn (two person a... |
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use the search engine Use the search feature. The BPL staff has written about the use of w/b fabrics for tents and bivy bags. My read of this is that each fabric has its problems. eVent was one of the best. Bibler and... |
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WM Highlite (Long) For Sale: LIke New Condition SOLD- thanks for all your inquiries! Get outdoors and off BPL as great as it is! Must sell, Like new condition, no flaws period. Great bag. Below is WM literature and specs. Retails for $250 plu... |
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I have ordered them Rather I ordered one. I hope to use the fact it is a take down model to ease shipping on planes, to stow on my pack and to use as a SpinnTwinn tarp pole too! Let you know when I try it out. |
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No mystery here Metal properties are a known quantity. The question is what weight of what type of Titanium will equal the puncture and resistance of the alumininum liner currently used. Then, we and they can ju... |
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BMW more insulative BMW is significantly more insulative and comfortable, I use is in conjunction with a Gossamer Gear shorty for the rest of body in colder conditions. |
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Integrity Yes, his integrity and knowledge impressed me also. I am interested in their new Summerlite bag, looks like a good value. |
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TrailCast: Western Mountaineering Pardon me if this has already been posted, but have any of you listened to the podcast on Trailcast of Gary Schaelzlein, one of the founders of Western Mountaineering? He discusses the merits ... |
All Reader Reviews by Bernard Shaw
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Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn Tarp Definitely 5/5. 47 sq. ft. useable area for 8.0 oz of the best spinnaker cloth available this is a very versatile tarp for two plus their gear. A Pletntitude of stake loop, very high quality stitchi... |
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Titanium Goat 2 section poles These two section poles are very stiff, come apart and join effortlessly, are quiet, the tip is replaceable, very light, about 4.7 oz. per pole (the non-take down pole, 3.1 oz), and the handles comfor... |
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove Well made and my own fault for not noting dimensions and specs. That said, fit is marginal at best for MSR titan kettle. I have to bend and grind it to modify it so it would work. |
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves BPL has been clear about the limits of durability of the Possum material, so not a gripe here. Just, in my experience, even when baby them they wear out very very quickly. Thin spots develop even whe... |
