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Re: It has to do with EPA requirements.
Hi Rick -- so it's basically claiming just enough to pass the legal bar. Never thought of it that way, but makes sense. Do you have a ready link by any chance?

In GEAR » A Question Re. Filter Effectiveness
March 28, 5:56pm
LifeStraw Filter - User Experience?
Who here has used LifeStraw?  Likes?  Dislikes?  Can it be used as an inline filter with Platypus hydration tube -- or a gravity filter?

In GEAR » LifeStraw Filter - User Experience?
March 28, 4:59pm
A Question Re. Filter Effectiveness
One thing I've yet to figure out... Intuitively, bigger things are easier to block than smaller things, right? In terms of size: o bacteria - 0.2 to 3.0 microns o cysts - 5.0 to 1...

In GEAR » A Question Re. Filter Effectiveness
March 28, 4:55pm
Re: @ Doug, Christopher, Jeffs and Idester
"Pin holes in your neoair Thousands of pinholes" Less is more. I say two pinholes -- just enough for Travis to wake up on frozen ground at 3am. Mwahahaha.....

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 28, 3:52pm
Re: @ Doug, Christopher and Jeffs
"For the full effect: http://nooooooooooooooo.com" Wow -- a whole webpage just for that??

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 28, 3:49pm
@ Doug, Christopher and Jeffs
"Now that it's all said and done, I kinda miss my old nickname. Can I have it back?" I say we take Travis to the men's room and beat the crap out of him! :)

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 28, 11:02am
Re: Rugged waterproof cameras with excellent image quality
Travis: Looking for a digital survivor -- no matter how long the soak or how deep the water? Click here and be amazed.

In Photography » Rugged waterproof cameras with excellent image quality
March 27, 2:03pm
Re: Re: Re: Boise area: Visit or Reside?
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In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Boise area: Visit or Reside?
March 26, 10:47pm
Re: Re: Gear swap needs a disclaimer
"Replace tent(s) with tarp(s)" Replace? What heresy!! We need tents... and we need tarps... and a hammock too!! Each has its purpose and each provides its own joy! How can anyone e...

In Gear Swap » Gear swap needs a disclaimer
March 26, 8:34pm
Re: Re: Having a job when I'm done
"NONE of them said, "Get back to school, start a real job, get a mortgage, and settle down real soon." Well, I took the opposite tack and I am really happy that I did... I got ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Anyone ever regret a thru hike??
March 26, 8:28pm

All Reader Reviews by Ben 2 World

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Big Sky Ultra C Aluminum Tent Stakes
I've been using titanium shepherd hook stakes for years now -- loving their ultralight weight but disappointed with their suboptimal ground penetration and holding power. These stakes can be bent...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm
Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
I received my pair and went on a moderate 2-hour hike today (approx. 2,000 ft. elevation gain over 2.7 miles -- then returning back down). I find the specs to be accurate, and the poles a beauty to...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm
MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm
Coleman F1 Ultralight
The first review touched on the F1's performance. This post will describe and critique the set up process. Prior to buying the F1, I have used the MSR PocketRocket (PR). With the PR, all you ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am
Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
Comparison to Potable Aqua above is incorrect. For bacteria and viruses, Micropur is just as effective and easy to use (15 minutes treatment time). It is only for protozoa (e.g. cryptosporidium) t...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am