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Cuben fiber v. silnylon
Perhaps Ray should watch this video . It's well known that cuben fiber tears easily from a cut edge. It would be interesting to see the same test with a seamed strip of cuben. Also, is it jus...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ray Jardine examines Cuben Fiber
March 02, 3:53am
Re: 2013 Mid Layer Hoody Roundup / Contingency Plan
If you want a truly comprehensive list, perhaps it should include the RAB Women's Orbit Hoodie (8 oz). I don't know why they don't make a men's equivalent.

In GEAR » 2013 Mid Layer Hoody Roundup / Contingency Plan
February 21, 1:23pm
Re: Re: Re: Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
David, I reinforced the corners with tape where I planned to punch the holes. The tape prevented the hole from tearing.

In GEAR » Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
February 17, 11:24am
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
John, we have the Twin groundsheet, so it may be different, but we find that if you clip up the floor and put some gear in the corners then the bathtub keeps its shape pretty well. It works better ...

In GEAR » Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
February 17, 6:37am
Re: Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
It's pretty easy to make a polycryo bathtub floor. Lay a sheet of polycryo out inside the Hexamid a draw an outline where you want the floor to be. Then cut the polycryo 6 inches outside your m...

In GEAR » Zpacks Hexamid --polycro bathtub floor?
February 17, 6:29am
Re: Z-series bags and quilts
"The weights are totally unimpressive. 1lb 4oz for a 2-season quilt? http://www.golite.com/Unisex-Z30-Quilt-Regular-P46992.aspx That's no better than anything that came before it. The p...

In Gear Deals » New GoLite
February 14, 12:44pm
Re: Fizan compact
UOG also have an ex-display pair of Fizan Compacts reduced to £40 pounds at the moment, and if you are buying from the U.S. you'll get the %20 VAT knocked off so they're only £39.78 even ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Easton UL Carbon 3 Trekking Poles Spotlite Review
February 13, 10:01am
Re: Five weeks in Scotland
I have no personal experience of this, but in light of German Tourist's thoughts on the WHW this might be worth considering: http://www.cicerone.co.uk/product/detail.cfm/book/615/title/not-the-...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Five weeks in Scotland
February 10, 1:26am
Re: Five weeks in Scotland
Amy, did I miss what time of year you're planning to do the walk?

In Pre-Trip Planning » Five weeks in Scotland
February 09, 2:30pm
@ Nico
"If I had the sewing skills, I would've instead added LineLoc 3s to the shelter (like those found on MLD tarps) but alas, since I lack that ability..." If I've understood you cor...

In GEAR » Shangri-La 2 Owners/Tarp Owners
January 17, 9:13pm

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