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Re: Re: Alcohol stove info needed Denis is correct. Windscreen is more important than stove. Also the match of stove and pot is important. Wide pots generally are better. A narrow pot needs a very narrow stove. The Caldera... |
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Re: Re: Re: Hiking with Franco in Australia That is a reasonable amount of water for 3:00pm to 9:00am. Without "camelling" I actually prefer 3 quarts each for that time frame. That is not a reasonable amount for 3:00am to 9:00p... |
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Re: ZPacks™ "Blast" or "Z1" Backpacks I use a Blast 32 for fast and light trips. Workmanship is excellent. Design is inspired. The fabric is not fragile, but I do not expect it to last as long as a pack that weight three times as mu... |
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Re: Re: Culture Vulture The studies I have read is that you are more likely to get giardia from a public pool than untreated water in the backcountry. My local Recreation center is down to about one diaper accident per... |
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Like golf Brian, To be a complete golfer you need to have a long game, a short game and a hot putter. You need the full bundle of techniques. I think you need the complete bundle of technique to be a sk... |
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Re: Re: Washing Your Bottom W/O TP Brian, Do you use TP hiking in the east in your home area? I still carry TP because on those rare occasions I need to dig a hole at night I want the quick and dirty method. Sometimes my dige... |
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Re: Re: Re: Washing Your Bottom Say it ain't so, Joe!!! My transition started with sking. The obvious choice was carry the TP out or use snow. I used snow and from there progressed to 3 season hiking. I still carry TP... |
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Re: Re ; Walking is like sex....... Ben, Please see Dirk's post. With adequate enthusiasm an ankle sprain is possible. |
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pit viper? A pit viper bite is worth a rescue. The venom starts to digest your body and prompt treatment can prevent disfigurement. I do not and would not carry a snake bite kit. |
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Re: Total Items Carried I think you have to count all your stakes. A hammock that uses 4 stakes is simpler than a tent that uses 14. However, you should not count consumables. The first aid kit is mostly consumables. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
