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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://ddrake.net
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Re: Hydropel = Body Glide?
A little off topic: like the OP, I've heard of Hydropel, but never tried it--mainly because I've never really had problems with blisters. But I have noticed discomfort when my feet get r...

In GEAR » Hydropel = Body Glide?
May 12, 10:03am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Hydropel = Body Glide?
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In GEAR » Hydropel = Body Glide?
May 12, 9:56am

Re: first myog pack
Mike, +1 what Terry says re: epoxy. Generally, not much sticks to PE, including epoxy. Aluminum can also be tricky to bond to, but maybe the anodizing helps with that. If HDPE and alum. have di...

In Make Your Own Gear » First MYOG Pack
May 11, 10:39am

Re: Beginner quilt project questions
I notice DIY Gear Supply now stocks a limited amount of down 850 FP, $6.65/oz. On the other hand, it looks like the lightest shell fabric they have is 1.1 oz, so you'll need to look elsewhere ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Beginner quilt project questions
May 10, 9:49pm

Re: Re: First MYOG Pack
Ahh--1/16" makes a lot more sense, esp. given how clearly it seems you've thought through your design. >"I also believe there is a point when gear can become too light, and tha...

In Make Your Own Gear » First MYOG Pack
May 09, 10:51pm

Re: B2B – Bay to Beach – 60 miles with my 10 year old Daughter
Really nice trip report, Manfred (and Hannah). I think your right--it isn't really the mileage--but it is great what kids can accomplish (and happily!) .

In Post-Trip Reports » B2B – Bay to Beach – 60 miles with my 10 year old Daughter
May 09, 7:45pm

Re: First MYOG Pack
You might get more specific feedback if you posted pictures of your prototype frame and sketches of your design ideas. I use the free 3D modeling program Google SketchUp for MYOG design--if you...

In Make Your Own Gear » First MYOG Pack
May 09, 7:22pm

Re: Tarptent Notch vs Lightheart solo vs SMD skyscape trekker"
+1 Mary D.

In GEAR » Tarptent Notch vs Lightheart solo vs SMD skyscape trekker
May 09, 12:27pm

Re: Re: Adventures in Laminating Silicone-Impregnated Fabrics
Hi Jim, Great article--glad the thread was revived, as apparently I missed it when first published. I've made a bunch of rubber molds using silicone caulking, and sometimes use water to acc...

In Editor's Roundtable » Adventures in Laminating Silicone-Impregnated Fabrics
May 09, 12:14pm

Re: Backpacking food
You should be able to put together just-add-water meals from the supermarket, for close to half the weight you quote for MREs. A lot cheaper too, I bet. Here's a recent thread with ideas: ...

In GEAR » Backpacking food
May 07, 5:08pm

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