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re: question on compass
Good one on the button compass for PCT and other trail work. I have a button compass mounted on the sternum strap of my pack, and if I'm hiking trails it's all I really need. On the othe...

In GEAR » question on compass
March 20, 8:57pm

re: Tylenol AND Ibuprofen
Ben, It was my doctor, and honestly, I can't remember if it was liver or kidney or what, as it was over 5 years ago. Probably the underlying issue is overdosing, which might be more of a CYA i...

In Gear Lists » Tylenol AND Ibuprofen?
March 20, 3:30pm

re: Tylenol AND Ibuprofen?
"I've found mixing the two (i.e. one of each) more effective (meaning faster and better) than taking two of either." Ouch! Ben, don't do it! Taking ibuprofen and acetomyicin to...

In Gear Lists » Tylenol AND Ibuprofen?
March 20, 12:24pm

re: gear
When I lived in that kind of environment, my favorite gear was a well-chinked log cabin and a good wood stove!

In GEAR » Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
March 17, 10:01am

Ridge gone
The Bearicades do not have that ridge.

In GEAR » ULA Circuit with cuben hydrid fabric.
March 15, 10:06pm

Re dry sleeping bag
Sean, you say you're using an Exped down mat. If you have or use the Exped dry bag schnozzle pump, it makes a pretty good sleeping bag pack liner. I put my sleeping bag, down sweater and anythi...

In GEAR » Stuff sacks for sleeping bags
March 15, 6:20pm

Bladder leaking
There's just nothing like having a 3L bladder start leaking in 40* weather! That's when I gave up on bladders!

In GEAR » Hydration bladders... out of fashion?
March 11, 9:16pm

re: Knives
I'm with BER on this one - Bark River makes very nice knives, and the Ultralight Bushcraft is an excellent, lightweight knife. They also make several small neck knives, also light weight. But f...

In GEAR » Knives
March 11, 7:10pm

re: Exped Downmat UL 7 -> NeoAir XLite / XTherm
I've had the same experience as Stephen M: I went from the NeoAir to the Exped, and haven't looked back. I continued to be bothered by the crinkling of the NeoAir even after a week of using...

In GEAR » Exped Downmat UL 7 -> NeoAir XLite / XTherm
March 11, 2:52pm

Stash Wintermint Tea
Amazingly tasty! http://www.stashtea.com/Stash-Tea-Wintermint-Herbal/dp/B005DM5G8Q

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Best tea with no caffeine for the Sierras?
March 07, 10:55am

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am