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Steven McAllister (brooklynkayak) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Steven McAllister
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I had glass ankles I suffered my whole life with ankles rolling. I have had many sprained ankles. I used to overcome the problem by wearing mid-height shoes to reduce the range that my ankle would bend when I roll... |
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Montbell Montbell has a series of wide short pots. Many stoves work more efficiently with wide short pots |
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UL I did not fish much when I backpacked in the past because I usually don't have a lot of time to fish. The weight, size and fiddly aspect of fishing had me leaving everything home when backpacki... |
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Good Setup 33 oz is not heavy compared to what most people carry. The combination should be quite comfy. I would loose some of the weight of the stakes by carrying mostly lighter stakes. You can always s... |
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Zpacks bug net vs. Gossamer Gear bug canopy Regarding tick protection, Ticks are not much into crawling. You tend to get them from brushing against foliage. Their method is to climb plants and wait until something brushes into them. Ant... |
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Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question Most hoods on windshits seem loose, awkward and annoying unless there is a hat on underneath. The combination of hat under a windshirt is perfect. The sides of the hood help protect the face from ... |
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BPL Stealth Nano setup and pitching tips Not specific to the Nano, but I usually tie a separate line/loop to tie-outs for the reason you mention. It's easier to replace worn line than repair a tie-out and wear will happen in strong ... |
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Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question I agree, a windshirt is more comfortable than a rain shell in a drizzle. I also find it more comfortable in most snow, unless it is really cold out. I can walk all day wearing a windshirt in he... |
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Windshirt does not make a good vapor barrier Regarding wearing a winshirt as a vapor barrier in the winter: A vapor barrier should NOT be breathable. So a windshirt or even breathable rain jacket is not a good choice. A vapor barrier wo... |
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Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question I carry a short cape for rain, but use only the windshirt as my outer shell in most rain and snow. If it is cold and raining hard, I will wear the windshirt under the cape. I find it helps keep ... |
All Reader Reviews by Steven McAllister
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RailRiders Eco-Mesh Clothing I wear both the shirt and the pants when sun and/or bugs are an issue. They are light, well ventilated and flexible. Mesh ventilated sleeves on the shirt protects arms from bug and sun. Loose fi... |
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Melanzana micro grid hoody Grid fleece is more hydrophobic than standard fleece, but not quite as warm without a shell. Great for cool days. Put a wind shell over the top and you have a warm combination that breaths well and k... |
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Integral Designs Silcoat Cape The biggest complaint that people seem to have about this cape is that it doesn't extend below the knees. I personally prefer this as it works better when hiking in rough terrain or when wearing ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Monk Tarp Spinnaker This makes a great summer or emergency ultralight shelter. Add a bivy and it could be used year round. I had problems with the durability of the spinnaker version. A couple tie-outs are starting to... |
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Six Moon Designs Serenity NetTent Although most people use this combined with the Gatewood Cape, I have used it many times under an Oware Alphamid and I'm sure it would work great under many other pyramid shelters. It is lighter... |
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Equinox 8 X 10 silnylon tarp Although it has grommets instead of tie-outs, the grommets are reinforced and can take abuse. It has mid-point tie-outs that help make it a more versatile shelter. A great step up from the stand... |
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Integral Designs Siltarp 2 A good all around tarp. It does not have any mid point tie-outs like Oware and others have. This limits your pitch options, but if all you use is an a-frame or flying diamond pich, this is perfe... |
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Oware Flat Tarp 2.5 You will not find a more flexible shelter. Square shape and multiple well placed tie-outs means more pitch options than most shelters. 9'x9' means big enough for a variety of conditions. ... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter The GG Spinnshelter has much of the flexibility of a flat tarp, but easier pitch in a storm-proof mode. It sheds wind well and is fairly roomy when pitched high. You may not be able to fully sit ... |
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Gatorade Bottle On problem with sports drink(Gatorade) bottles is that the cap is made out of a different more brittle material. I have experienced the caps breaking many times from being dropped when full of water. ... |
