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All Forum Posts by Tom Kirchner
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Re: Re: optimizing backpacking menu Hi Richard, Many thanks for the really informative beta. You have pushed me further along a path I was just starting out on. For years I have pretty much adhered to the approach taken by Ryan, R... |
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Additional beta on Montane at Campsaver.com One minor nuisance about Montane at campsaver.com: the company is not on the list of dealers, but if you enter Montane into their search engine, it will provide you with the list of available prod... |
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montane dealers in US For all those interested in Montane products here is the US of A, try www.campsaver.com. They have quite a few, though not all, Montane products. Definitely the Featherweight pants and Lightspeed... |
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optimizing backpacking menu I am in the process of trying to optimize my backpacking diet for the Nth time and am interested in any and all comments, advice, etc. Assumptions 1) I weigh ~137# and usually add ~5# of body... |
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Re: Cold Weather Active Wear Headwear I use a Mountain hardwear Transition Featherweight Dome. It weighs 1 oz and is constructed with a Windstopper membrane and microfleece lining for the headband. It breathes plenty well enough for ... |
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Leave no trace principles Further thoughts on burning TP; If fire risk is elevated, burning is clearly not an option. |
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leave no trace principles Interesting and timely topic, indeed. I feel a common sense approach to leaving that which we all hold sacred works best. Generally that means following the rules set out by the powers that be. ... |
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Re: Re: Sleeping bag won't fit in pack Hi Einstein, I read the comments by JR and you with interest but, in the end, found them unconvincing. So, I called the folks at Western Mountaineering because I own 2 of their bags and consider ... |
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Sleeping bag won't fit in pack Why is it better to cram a sleeping bag into a stuff sack, unzipped, as opposed to rolling it? Seems like it would be harder on the baffles, as well as less efficient space-wise. |
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Caldera question I just checked out the Caldera on the Traildesigns website. Really ingenious design. One question: How does one get at the handles to lift the pot off the stove? Also, wouldn't the handles be p... |
All Reader Reviews by Tom Kirchner
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. Having used both of the above mentioned combinations(only with a Mens' Prolite 3), I heartily concur with their rating(s). It would be hard to find a piece of insulation/protection/padding that g... |
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ULA Circuit Pro's: 1) Light; 2) Durable for the weight(like Kevin, I've done some off-trail/bushwhacking(Wanda Lake to Martha Lake via Davis Lakes/N. Goddard Creek) with only minor abrasion on the waist... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt Scott, Check out travelcountry.com for the eco-mesh shirt. They have free shipping whereas Railriders charges a pretty hefty fee. I've been using this shirt for years and consider it the best S... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro-Lite 4 Hi David, What you are experiencing with your Prolite-4 is a common phenomenon in my experience with the Prolite-3. It is, however, easy to mitigate. Just position the valve next to your shoulder o... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 I've used the Prolite-3 almost since it came out with good success. It compresses well, is very light FOR ITS SIZE(what would a TorsoLite weigh if it was 20"x48"??), and insulates just ... |
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REI Peak UL I've been using the Peak UL carbon fiber poles(womens' non antishock 3 section model-11.2 oz/pr) ever since they came on the market and have been ecstatic about their performance. Like some other pos... |
