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Re: Help me pick my first tarp
Check out MLD's Grace Due silnylon tarp. 13oz and $150. Has some nice features and MLD quality is superb. Prepare for a 6-8 week wait though...How tall are you and your wife? I am 6'5"...

In GEAR » Help me pick my first tarp
June 10, 11:05am
Thru Hiker
I ordered a length of #3 zipper from them two weeks ago and got a shipping confirmation the next day. Then it arrived two days later. Hard to beat three day delivery. Ryan

In GEAR » Does thru-hiker send a shipping email conformation ?
June 09, 11:00am
Re: Best waterproofing treatment?
Revivex is all that I've used and have been pleased with it. I did a lot of research before going with Revivex and the consensus was that it was the best. I recently used it on some 5mm silk an...

In GEAR » Best waterproofing treatment?
June 07, 11:10am
Camp stool
Doug, I think you've been reading my mind. I love camp chairs but the weight stinks. I had often thought, "No reason I cant use CF for the legs and heavy cuben for the seat". Glad you...

In GEAR » Cricket door, camp stool, just because....
June 07, 11:01am
Re: Lightest energy bar high in calories and fiber?
I am on a Probar kick right now. A lot of calories and good taste although that is subjective. My favorite is the koka-moka which the link below will take you to. ~3.0 oz, 360 cals, 7g of fiber. ...

In GEAR » Lightest energy bar high in calories and fiber?
June 06, 11:50am
Re: M50 Pullover Jacket
That is really impressive Jamie. I've tried a lot of MYOG and for me a *professional looking* down jacket is the hardest to do by far, but looks like you've got it down! Ryan

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 Pullover Jacket
June 05, 11:52am
Re: Need something...
I use Salomon Tech Amphibians for a good mix of solid trail shoe and water shoe. It has excellent tread, but does have some mesh so you can get a few pebbles here and there though. IIRC, Vasque Wat...

In GEAR » Best hiking/portaging water shoe?
June 03, 9:34pm
Re: Half Ounce Headlamp
Ha! That's an awesome job man. Ryan

In Make Your Own Gear » Half Ounce Headlamp
June 03, 7:55am
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I like your thinking. Ryan

In Make Your Own Gear » Bottomless Bivy
June 01, 8:16am
Neoprene
My first thought was 3mm neoprene. Flexible, durable and cheap. Ryan

In Make Your Own Gear » Best insulation for cozies
May 29, 1:28pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Smith

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ULA Ohm
I've had an Ohm for about a year now and have taken it on a few trips. It's very comfortable provided that you keep it in the weight range it's designed for. When carrying 20-25 lbs it car...

In Backpacks - Frameless
September 10, 5:36pm