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Richard Sullivan (richard.s) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Just got an ACR PLB Just got an ACR PLB, the TerraFix 406 I/O, used but never activated, weighs 12oz, $250. The more I read the more I am convinced it was a great investment. The best informational site seems to be ht... |
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NeoAir was 5 years in development NeoAir was 5 years in development...I don't think it's going to bomb...MSR is a serious operation. |
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Re: Re: very useful thread hi-jack :) How much does it weigh, Ben? Mine is 28 oz. vs the 24 that it is supposed to be. |
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Re: NeoAir repair? Ok, I unrolled it all the way and found the info sheets. Talks about a "Fast and Light" repair kit. Is this different than a regular Thermarest HotBond kit? I can't find an item of th... |
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Re: Re: BA IAC Hi Ben, it's been fine at 10C/50F, but at 5C/40F I could feel the heat being sucked out of me...it was a long cold night. And that's in the Marmot Hydrogen which is normally quite comfortab... |
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BA IAC IMO the BA IAC is not warm at all, no way it's a 4.1, more like a 1.4!! And valve flow rate is not good. I am just keeping mine for family camping in the summer. For the tent, most with a la... |
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Re: Down Sweater vs 2nd Sleeping Bag Yes, the Marmot down sweater is a real inferno. The only thing is have that is lighter is the MEC Northern Lite jacket. I do have some nice Polartec 100 fleece tights at 7 oz. I have used that ... |
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Down Sweater vs 2nd Sleeping Bag This week I am going to be pushing somewhat below the comfort limit of my Marmot Hydrogen. Can anyone advise about using a Marmot Down Sweater (20 oz) vs a 2nd sleeping bag (TNF Propel 18 oz)? The ... |
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NeoAir repair? I just got my new NeoAir but there were no instructions inside. Can anyone tell me what the repair procedure is? |
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Re: Osprey Exos According to Osprey, the self-loosening strap problem was resolved for production. They have also told me that the volume spec is for the main bag only. Just weighed my Exos 58 Size L and it is ... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Sullivan
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (Canada) I totally agree with the reviewers above. MEC is now the REI of Canada, but greener I think. You can buy all the heavy gear you want and return it for whatever reason, and most of the profit goes to e... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad With 25 reviews already, not much more to say except to add a few comments. Certainly interesting that in terms of the sheer number of reviews and the high average score, this is a very popular produc... |
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Petzl e+LITE This light is real beauty. At one ounce even, it's kinda like having a one pound sleeping bag. This is clearly the Western Mountaineering Hilite of headlights. Not perfect, but perfectly good and ... |
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Osprey Atmos 50 I'm with you Brett, I always carry some good wine in my Atmos 50, usually a Fetzer Zinfandel. I also carry some single malt scotch in case the temps go lower than my bag rating. Anyway, the Atm... |
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Osprey Packs Customer Service Unfortunately a beach dwelling rodent totally destroyed the top pocket of my Osprey Atmos 50 pack. Boy, was I mad. Later I made peace with him: after all I was camped in his home. Later that year I in... |
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Big Sky Products Evolution 2P At 0 lb 0 oz, the Big Sky Evolution is unquestionably the worlds lightest tent. How can they make this tent so light? Simple. They don't use any fabric or notions. Just air and promises. And to make i... |
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Big Sky Products Evolution 2P At 0 lb 0 oz, the Big Sky Evolution is unquestionably the worlds lightest tent. How can they make this tent so light? Simple. They don't use any fabric or notions. Just air and promises. And to make i... |
