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Bernard Shaw (be_here_now@earthlink.net) - BPL Forum Member
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I like the 2 - 3 mm poly I prefer the 2- 3 mm poly bags like here and Gossamer Gear sell. The seams on sil bags leak with use. Yes, the longevity of the poly bags is likely less and they need some TLC but they are inexp... |
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Integration is the answer Ryan, I think you are moving in the right direction. 1. A shell that is very tough, very ventilated but that does not let in fine slurry and or dust. 2. Very tough sole that is decent... |
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Re: JMT shelter recommendation? Late July, like the last week and above 9,000 feet, not likely to get mosquitos, however, just in case, either a tarptent like tarptent.com or a light tarp like gossamergear.com spinntwinn. Gossa... |
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Re: U.K.BPL store Ouch! Early birdie gets all the wormy. |
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Anyone heard of info for Enlightened Gear?? Has anyone seen any contact information regarding Enlightened Gear and there MalconTent system shown here last summer. I did a search and found nothing. Thanks in advance, sorry if information... |
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Thanks Hank! Thanks all. I also found that the UK BPL store has some and will ship! Bloody well, cheers, brilliant, etc. Evan |
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source for Titanium Foil .03 mm ??? Please excuse double post (listed in make your own, but more people read this forum) Does anyone know where to find .03 mm titanium foil like BPL uses? Since they are out of stock for some time ... |
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Re: Re: Tiroxane Thanks for the ideas. As I have been told they do have some advantages. On the other hand I read a listing of BTU output of various fuels and it is quite allot lower than Esbit fuel. If this mat... |
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Re: esbit stove/titanium stakes....windscreen/pad Thanks this is such a good idea. I am planning on modifying a BPL titanium foil windscreen for stake support. I may need to reinforce it by using having the holes be fairly tight so the stakes act... |
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Source for Titanium Foil .03 mm ??? Does anyone know where to find .03 mm titanium foil like BPL uses? Since they are out of stock for some time I was hoping to find some on my own rather than wait. So far I can't find any. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Bernard Shaw
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Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn Tarp Definitely 5/5. 47 sq. ft. useable area for 8.0 oz of the best spinnaker cloth available this is a very versatile tarp for two plus their gear. A Pletntitude of stake loop, very high quality stitchi... |
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Titanium Goat 2 section poles These two section poles are very stiff, come apart and join effortlessly, are quiet, the tip is replaceable, very light, about 4.7 oz. per pole (the non-take down pole, 3.1 oz), and the handles comfor... |
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove Well made and my own fault for not noting dimensions and specs. That said, fit is marginal at best for MSR titan kettle. I have to bend and grind it to modify it so it would work. |
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PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves BPL has been clear about the limits of durability of the Possum material, so not a gripe here. Just, in my experience, even when baby them they wear out very very quickly. Thin spots develop even whe... |
