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Vick Hines (vickrhines) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Central Texas
About Me 2X AT thruhiker
Author of How to Make Your Own Lightweight Camping and Hiking Gear
Builder of solo canoes
Compulsive builder of yondering gear of all kinds.
CityAustin
StateTexas
CountryUnited States

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All Forum Posts by Vick Hines

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Re: Hammock suspension
ridgeline: I use MuleTape, a surveyors' tape made from Kevlar, or 3/8" Dyneema/Spectra sailboat sheeting, but the 4mm accessory cord mentioned earler is easier to find and works fine. ...

In GEAR » Hammock Suspension
July 29, 3:10pm
Re: keeping stuff in pack dry: your techniqiues?
One technique is to line the pack bag with a contractor's bag and just put the stuff sacks in that. This works for paddling as well as backpacking altough the contractor bag is perhaps overkill...

In GEAR » keeping stuff in pack dry: your techniqiues?
July 29, 1:53pm
Re: Old Sewing Books
I'll second the opinion that old design books are out of date. Mine sure is. Materials and philosophies have changed and there are few insights to be gleaned from anything since Beyond Backpac...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Pack patterns
July 27, 12:12pm
Re: Re: Well done
Gotta make one. Too cool!

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Silicone Cup Lid and Pot Grabber
July 27, 11:53am
Re: Re: Re: Esbit Stoves
I like Esbit, but it takes practice and planning - as everyone else has noted. I have used it for long backpacking trips such as AT thruhikes. It works better than alcohol in near-zero weather. It ...

In GEAR » Esbit Stoves
July 27, 11:43am
Re: Re: firesteels/bic
Besides the fun factor and satisfaction, primitive fire starting is a useful survival skill. It should be added to the Essentials. I keep my BIC on a lanyard under my shirt in cold weather. Tha...

In GEAR » Bic: The lighter lighter
July 27, 11:32am
Re: Hammock Suspension
1. Single layer of 30 D (1.1 oz) or 70 D ripstop. High quality 1.1 oz. nylon 66 will handle 230# for extensive use based on my experience. Double layers are tricky unless you make the body from ...

In GEAR » Hammock Suspension
July 27, 11:15am
Re: bug netting
It is easy to combine a bug net arrangement with a static line to ensure that you get a comfortable set-up every time. A static line is simply a strong cord (parachute cord is not quite enough...

In GEAR » I want to try out hammocking....
July 16, 6:20pm
Re: Tieout Numbers on Cat Cut Duo Tarps
I go for fewer stakes, but use U stakes for their extra holding power. I prefer 4 corner stakes and 2 ridgeline stakes but have center-hem loops for extra heavy wind conditions. Adding shock co...

In GEAR » Tieout Numbers on Cat Cut Duo Tarps
July 16, 6:06pm
Re: Beer can pot stand
Fuzzy's Li'l Stove made from a V8 or Red Bull can is a good Heinie support and stove all in one.

In Make Your Own Gear » Beer can pot stand
July 15, 8:28pm

All Reader Reviews by Vick Hines

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Nike Free Trail 5.0
Summary: A light moccasin with a good sole and no heel counter. The shoe encourages full use of foot and ankle, improves balance and control, and strengthens the foot and ankle. The low profile sole r...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
May 12, 4:17pm
Golite Trail Fly and Tail Spike
Two pairs of Golite shoes self-destructed within 70 miles on the AT. The first pair (Trail Fly) failed after 66 miles. The fake ripstop fabric over the toe section cracked with repeated flexing (an...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
May 08, 8:16pm