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All Forum Posts by Jon Solomon

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Re: MLD Devotion
I spoke with Ron and was considering losing the short side zip and/or narrowing the circumference of the bag a bit (especially the large footbox). Even if he changes the standard specs, he'd probab...

In GEAR » WM Flash Vest
September 25, 3:42pm

Outdoor Designs (UK) switch to eVENT
In my reading I came across a notice that said Outdoor Designs, a British company some of whose products have been reviewed here, will be switching to eVENT for the tents and bivies in their line. ...

In GEAR » Outdoor Designs (UK) switch to eVENT
September 25, 2:22pm

WM Flash Vest
Adverstised manufacturer's weight of 3.5 ounces, mine weighs in a bit over at 4.1 ounces or 118 grams. Loft is a bit higher than the UL down pieces from Mont Bell. Mine fits easily under a BMW C...

In GEAR » WM Flash Vest
September 25, 6:36am

Re: Re: RE: Ryan's mystery pack
The pack in the picture looks just like the photo of the pack that was on the old BMW website. A few years ago, before BPL got started, Ryan's BMW was making highly-specialized full spectra mou...

In GEAR » Ryan's mystery pack
September 14, 7:00pm

Mont Bell Breeze Dry Tec Bivy versus Gore Tex Bivy
I've tried both versions of the Mont Bell UL Bivy (really just a bag cover): the 2-layer Gore Tex version and the new Breeze Dry Tec version. The BDT version is slighly lighter and less expensive, ...

In GEAR » ultralight bivies.
August 26, 7:52pm

Speaking of Waterproof Paper
Now here's a glimps of the future: http://news.com.com/Making+paper+waterproof--and+writable/2100-7337_3-5823337.html?tag=nefd.top

In GEAR » improvised map cases
August 15, 8:40am

Re: Integral Designs Single Wall Tents
I just wanted to remind folks that Exped still offers the Polaris, not a one person tent as Stuart is looking for, but of interest in this thread becuase it is made from eVENT, with integral vestib...

In GEAR » which tent to get
June 23, 12:00am

alti versus ascent
I used a version of the ascent with the compass at one point (it's how i first came away with a strong impression of the altimeter function being better on the Nike watches than the Suunto's). The ...

In GEAR » I want a watch
May 18, 2:19pm

Watching confusion
I did it again! My apologies if anybody was confused. The watch to which I was referring was the Nike Orgeon Alti, not the ACG Ascent. Both are priced the same. The Alti is a later model, and has a...

In GEAR » I want a watch
May 18, 6:21am

Shocking!
Your terse comments about Perseverance Mills closing in 2-6 weeks make it sound like you have the inside scoop. That's a very big surprise. I had been enjoying watching--and occasionally reaping ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Pertex Dynasty Slipping Away or Just Regrouping?
May 18, 6:04am

All Reader Reviews by Jon Solomon

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Mountain Laurel Designs Doumid ('09, spectralite)
This is a fantastic shelter that accompanied two avid hikers on a planned ten-day trip through the 2nd southern tier trail and its environs in the Central Mountain of Taiwan (peaks approach within met...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
September 05, 5:57pm

Fujifilm Natura Black F1.9
This is a specialized P&S officially sold only in Japan. Web sellers (e.g. http://www.unicircuits.com/shop/index.php?cPath=31&osCsid=650a569263565cefe00de0a7e871340b)will ship to North America and oth...

In Photography - Hiking & Backpacking Cameras
May 19, 10:56am