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Re: Re: Shah TMB Dry-Run Gearlis I brought two 2 gigabyte CF cards, but only needed one. I always carry two memory cards in case one fails in the field. Just too light not to carry a backup. |
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Re: Re: Shah TMB Dry-Run Gearlist 7.1 Source 2L hydration pack with drinking tube I don't have the fewest/lightest water containers, but for off off-trail use in Colorado I carry 3 oz of containers with a capacity of 4L: ... |
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Re: South Pass gear list Water treatment? Needle & Gütermann thread for repairing shoulder straps? Cat hole digger? Bear bag sack - probably part of your consumables. |
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Re: What magazines do you all subscribe to? I read three: - BPL online - National Georgraphic (hand me down subscription) - Arizona Highways (hand me down subscription) I subscribed to the Economist for world events but got to the p... |
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Re: Preparedness view of ultralight? Pretty entertaining close-minded comments :) |
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Re: windshirt under another shell Off topic, but how applicable are topics in Twight's book Extreme Alpinism to UL hiking? My library and local bookstores don't have copies. I am interested in his ideas on food, clothin... |
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Re: Komperdell C3 carbon poles Thanks Rick. I have been looking for a pair of these on sale for a while. Luckily I had an additional 20% off coupon so it was an even better price. Hopefully they will have the external flip ... |
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Re: Montbell Alpine Light warmth? I haven't used either, just tried them on, but the WM Flight definitely has more loft. The downside of the WM, aside from the price, is that it the material can bleed feathers. When I was t... |
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Re: Thanks Sven! I think the Patagonia (MARS) R1s are thicker than the Patagonia Wool 2s. There is an Patagonia R.5 that I think is about the same thickness (maybe slightly thicker?) than the Patagonia Wool 2s. ... |
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Re: Thank YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone know how the Puff pants fit runs in the waist? I have a 33" waist and was looking at a medium. I know the MPuff top to be roomy for a Medium. |
All Reader Reviews by Steve .
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Driducks rainsuit Tested: - size: small - jacket weight: 5.5 oz - pants weight: 4.4 oz Pro: - price - weight - functionality Con: - fragile - zipper Having used Driducks for 2 years in ... |
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Darn Tough Vermont Socks Customer Service Had a small hole form on the ankle of one of my Darn Tough Full Cushion Boot socks that I use mostly for fishing. Surprising since I have a pair of Micro Cushions that I have hiked the heck out of wi... |
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Backcountry.com Learned about BackCountry.com here and have dealt with their customer service twice. First time I purchased a Granite Gear Vapor Trail on sale and the waist belt was out of spec - this true for all... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Overall a nice pack with the exception of the huge extension collar and the fact that the Men's Medium waist belt length significantly differs from what Granite Gear says it is. Granite Gear sp... |
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Sahalie Men's Ultralight Tights I ordered a pair of the Sahalie's Men's Ultralight Tights (medium, 1.8 oz) and the siz... |
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Inova Microlight Last summer I lost a Photon that had faithfully served me for several years and hav... |
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Jim Wood SuperCat Although I haven't used it in the field yet it works great in the house. Brings 2 cups of cold tap water to a rolling boil in about 6 minutes (prime: 1 minute; cook 5 minutes) using less than 1oz... |
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TarpTent Ordered a Contrail during the holiday sale. Followed up with an email asking for some scrap material. Communication was great. Order was perfect. Delivery exceeded expectations. If the tent i... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin Lighten Up is an entertaining introduction to lightweight backpacking. Lots of good material for the beginner and a nice review for experienced lightweighters. The illustrations really make the book... |
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Mont Bell 13 years ago I purchased a lightweight Montbell Parka. It served me well until the Gortex started to delaminate this year. I called the Boulder office hoping to find a place to have it repaired. Th... |
