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Jhaura Wachsman (jhaura) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Jhaura Wachsman
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Whisper G6, Mod #4 Just added pics and description of cuben fiber stake bag mod. |
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Re: Re: Modified Whisper G6 Ben, Thanks for the "uber" nice comments :) I tried the ribbon under load and it seems to hold fine. The ribbon is 5/8" grosgrain and the buckles are the stock 5/8" buckles. It's bunching becaus... |
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Modified Whisper G6 This is a work in progress. So far I have completed the following mods. The new weight with all the current mods is 3.1oz. down from 3.88oz factory weight: 1. Removed the velcro from shoulder st... |
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Re: Help with Quilt Dimensions David, Thanks for that point. I measured laying on my back. One note by girth I mean circumfrence, all the way around as opposed to from ground over as you mention. I primarily sleep on my back ... |
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Help with Quilt Dimensions I'm making a synthetic insulation quilt, but am not sure what dimensions to make it. I've read all the relevent threads here (Fornshell's tunic, 12oz. summer quilt, newb quilt, etc). Bill's pattern... |
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Re: MYOG Materials How about BPL Patterns? A nice poncho tarp and spin chaps pattern, hooded vest pattern, quilt pattern and bivy pattern. These are out there in traditional backpacking style, but it would be nice to... |
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Quilt Dimensions Bill, hello looks like you've been busy with upper body gear. How 'bout a mithril vest? I heard they are really light :) I'm getting ready to make a silk/climashield quilt. I've measured my ARC ... |
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Supermarket Boil 'n Bag Meal Zip Locks Here's a great alternative to the Stand and Zip (hot link to BPL store item) OP Sak by Watchful Eye Designs. It's not odor proof though. It's the Trader Joe's Jumbo Raisen Medley. After using th... |
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Re: Ti spokes Semi U-shaped tarp stakes if used in ideal ground conditions. |
All Reader Reviews by Jhaura Wachsman
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Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles Just received these poles so this is a pre-trip review. Superb craftsmanship, super light and exactly what I would have made if I could do it myself. The adjustable mechanism is easy to use and ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip Pack The perfect balance between light weight and durability with features like side pockets, padded shoulder straps and dyneema spectra grid fabric, all for under 10 oz. I have a second generation one,... |
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Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeve I love this shirt more than any other I own. The only problem is the durability. I'm on my second one and have had numorous holes 1/8" to 1/4" in diameter pop up all over on both. Also, ... |
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Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy Rating 4/5 because the construction was under par. They use tape to form the bivy shape from a single piece of material. The tape job was sloppy with some holes in the bottom. Other than that a great ... |
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Gossamer Gear Thumbs up to GG. They don't make a lot of items, rather a few quality niche packs and other gear. I really like their sourcing of other industry items and presenting them for backpacking, such as the ... |
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Gossamer Gear G6 Whisper Initial Review Oct 2006: Out of the box I love it, light as a feather, VERY well made and sized perfect for my intended use. I really like the shape, it's like a slim aerodynamic sled. GG's products a... |
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove Just got mine in the mail and tinkered with it a bit. Like the previous reviewer, the rivet looks very suspect. I will write more after some use. Drilled the rivet out to remove the pan. The pan we... |
