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Re: Re: 12 lbs for free We need balloon lifting devices to carry the weight of a pack, which are deployable at will. My thought is to start with old air bags from cars or military/gov't. weather balloons. The b... |
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ACE Painters' Suit as Rain Gear - not good This experiment was probably doomed to failure before it began. But, I had to try. For about $8.00 ACE Hardware sells a painters overall / suit which is supposed to stop paint and other liqui... |
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Re: Re: Re: To carry or not to carry a PLB Hey Mike, Thanks, a lot. Just saw your post about the new EPIRBs. I am not going to go Sat phone or VHF aircraft transceiver for sure. Too much trouble and cost, plus I don't even like th... |
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Baggie Balaclava wind & rain hoodie I wanted to figure out a way to use my trekking hat, micro beanie, and light weight Mountain Hardwear balaclava in wet, windy, cold weather without carrying a lot of other gear for an afternoon... |
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Re: Re: New toy! Sarah et al., So happy for you on your new gift Garmin. My partner just got a different model Garmin and is running around seeing how fast she is going through the house, and the longitude/... |
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Re: Re: ID eVENT gaiters - replacing sole strap Vick, I really admire your work on the cape design for rain gear (referred by Prof. Emeritus pj) and not so Crazy Pete's on tarp configurations. Have you gone any more distance in that vein... |
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ID eVENT gaiters - replacing sole strap Integral Design Shortie Gaiters as they came: As modified: I just got my first pair of ID eVENT shortie gaiters, knowing from the reader and BPL staff reviews they did not stay down w... |
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Re: Re: Chicken wrap lunch recipes: Sarah, The recipes are great. Since my partner is way more health conscious than me I can tell her about them and it gives her reassurance I am not just hiking to eat junk food. Can you put ... |
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Re: EvF # Paradox pj, Here is a pic of my stash food carried for the munchies. I always pick these up, and other jams, honey packs, etc. when staying at a hotel and getting the continental breakfast goodies. No... |
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Re: 6.64oz Climashield-COMBAT Bivy Liner/Quilt Bill, That bivy liner/quilt is beautiful. The concept, design, workmanship and execution -- down to the saffron yellow silk after dyeing is just inspiring, and it passed the field test. Yo... |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a day, a night, and a day camping trip. Here it is packed,... |
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Gorillapod SLR I rarely bother to review items I would not use or which deserve less than a 4, but this chain caught my eye. Owning a GorillaPod for SLRs I can't recommend it for a person trying to go UL. So I... |
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Spark-Lite Fire Starter (Survival Gear - BPL Gear Shop)
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Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil I have been using the same piece of Reynolds aluminum foil for a windscreen and a food prep area for about 6 months, maybe 8 now. It held up well and is light weight. It is important to get the heav... |
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BMW Stealth 0 NANO (6x8) UL Tarp - 4.2 oz. Catenary Ridgeline I don't think I could have found a better tarp to learn with and from. It is fragile compared to heavier fabric tarps, but it is precisely for that reason that it is a great learning tool This... |
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Mountain Hardwear Butter Balaclava I entirely agree with Craig S.' review. I carry this item with me everywhere once the weather turns cool or cold. I wear it over or under my Mountain Hardwear Micro beanie, and both of them unde... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from another New Zealand supplier and although they are gre... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket (Women's) This is a piece of gear my partner obtained. But, it also works for me. She got a large to wear over other items, and it fits me fine as well. It is well made and is warm, but not too hot in cold... |
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OR DryComp Summit Sack A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and technique with gear and the ... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment It has taken some time, and a lot of winter boredom, to get to trying out chemical water treatment systems -- goal: reduce weight w/o gagging on the water after treatment. So after studying here I fi... |
