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Why Does Gear swap need a disclaimer?
"gear swap can be addicting" So what's the problem?

In Gear Swap » Gear swap needs a disclaimer
March 26, 8:12pm
Re: NEW NeoAir..brand new for $85.00 shipped!
"Just buy it! @$*%$#" You remind me of shopkeepers in China who curse their customers viciously for looking and not buying. Happens quite regularly over there... :) Consider this ...

In Gear Swap » FS: Zpacks, Ruta Locura poles, NeoAir
March 23, 9:48pm
20% off THREE items
Unless REI made changes to its system -- you can use the coupon for one item in the store -- AND use the code online as well.

In Gear Deals » REI Coupon?
March 23, 9:45pm
Teaching Old or Young...
Many (if not most) people are creatures of habit -- and not real good at thinking outside the box without a little help. To me, the best way to convert someone is to go hiking with him or her --...

In Chaff » Teaching an old hunter to go ULTRALIGHT!?
March 23, 4:40pm
Origin of Spiderman
"in 1900, the vast majority of black widow spider bites were inflicted on male genitalia." because that is what projects further into an outhouse" The real truth -- those idiots w...

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 22, 3:19pm
Another Way to Carry a Blade
How about carrying a blade like this guy did -- and for three whole years!?!

In GEAR » Why a knife instead of scissors?
March 22, 11:23am
Re: Re: trash everywhere
"I would ratheer go outside than use most of the backcountry loos I've seen." I have never and I will never use an outhouse / pit toilet to do #2. EEEeeewwww!!! Truth be told, I...

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 21, 9:40pm
Re: tp
"You actually need an amazingly small amount of TP per "session"." Correction -- No one needs to use any TP at all. However, you can choose to use an "amazingly sma...

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 21, 4:06pm
Re: survice
5 posts thus far... pray tell, what is "survice"?? :)

In GEAR » Hilleberg thread
March 21, 4:02pm
Re: Still going without tp?
" It was very liberating" Indeed. Heck, when I was a newbie back in 2004 -- my virgin overnight trip -- I wasn't scared of getting lost or getting eaten by lions -- no -- my big ...

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 21, 12:27pm

All Reader Reviews by Ben 2 World

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Big Sky Ultra C Aluminum Tent Stakes
I've been using titanium shepherd hook stakes for years now -- loving their ultralight weight but disappointed with their suboptimal ground penetration and holding power. These stakes can be bent...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm
Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
I received my pair and went on a moderate 2-hour hike today (approx. 2,000 ft. elevation gain over 2.7 miles -- then returning back down). I find the specs to be accurate, and the poles a beauty to...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm
MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm
Coleman F1 Ultralight
The first review touched on the F1's performance. This post will describe and critique the set up process. Prior to buying the F1, I have used the MSR PocketRocket (PR). With the PR, all you ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am
Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
Comparison to Potable Aqua above is incorrect. For bacteria and viruses, Micropur is just as effective and easy to use (15 minutes treatment time). It is only for protozoa (e.g. cryptosporidium) t...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am