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Roger Caffin (rcaffin) - BPL Staff

My Locale Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
About Me Research Scientist. Been walking all my life, mainly off-track - we don't have 'trails' here, and I always go with my wife. Summer and winter, lowland and highland, Australia and Europe. Forced into UL gear by heavy packs and increasing age. :-)
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BPL email: roger@backpackinglight.com
CitySydney
StateNSW
CountryAustralia
My Website URLhttp://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/

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All Forum Posts by Roger Caffin

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Re: Re: sub-2 pounds 4 season tent
Sorry Huzefa - I was away. > >You don't get much protection from flying spindrift. > Is it because there is a gap between the groundsheet and fly? If so, can the problem be solved ...

In Make Your Own Gear » sub-2 pounds 4 season tent: hacking Nemo Morpho
May 10, 2:11am

Re: Re: MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove with Jetboil Components
> Ti is an amazing material that solves many problems; weight, strength, corrosiveness, durability, heat weakening. But poor heat conductivity makes it a poor choice for a cooking pot. Thin alum...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand
May 09, 6:41pm

Re: Re: Re: Stealth colors
> Roger, I am guessing you have never been harassed in the national parks by the rangers. Why should I be harassed? I camp where it is legal - and generally way beyond where they go anyway. ...

In GEAR » Stealth colors
May 09, 6:20pm

Re: boil in bag for large groups
Good question. (Disclaimer: I cook for the two of us and don't use this method myself.) It's OK for YOU, because you know how much you want. But what about a bunch of novices? Which of ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » boil in bag for large groups
May 09, 6:12pm

Re: Filter for third world countries
The First need will handle viruses. I am not ware of any other filter which can. Sadly, nasty viruses are VERY common.

In GEAR » Water purifying query:
May 09, 4:36am

Re: Re: I have gone too light....
> is there not a danger in promoting the SUL way of walking (which is fine with me) that some people will go for it with out developing the experience and knowledge to cope with the demands the ...

In Philosophy & Technique » When have you gone too light?
May 09, 4:34am

Re: Stealth colors
Stealth???? Why? Who goes skulking around in the undergrowth? My winter tent is brilliant orange. It makes wonderful photos in the snow.

In GEAR » Stealth colors
May 08, 10:18pm

Re: Roger and DIY Projects - Tunnel Tents
Hi Jason For your thoughts, much thanks. What you are suggesting is far more than just a set of instructions for sewing a tent. Certainly I am interested in the project, but I am wondering ho...

In Make Your Own Gear » Roger and DIY Projects
May 08, 4:46pm

Re: Roger and DIY Projects - Tunnel Tents
Hi Tony The Chinese have completely killed any chance of making tents in Australia in a commercial manner. No-one wants to know about it. And the design is too complex for the Chinese to be inte...

In Make Your Own Gear » Roger and DIY Projects
May 08, 4:43pm

Re: MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove - Stand Source
Hi Jason I am sure it will work with bits off a jetboil - in fact it will be much lighter than the helios I am sure. But will the few grams of fuel savings be enough to outweigh the extra wei...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - A Winter Canister Stove using your Summer Upright Stove and the Brunton Stove Stand
May 08, 4:40pm

All Reader Reviews by Roger Caffin

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Skinny Skis, Jacksons Hole XC Skis
My wife and I had to re-equip with new XC skis, NNN-BC bindings and boots this year. We found several companies which could supply the models we were looking for and ship overseas (to Australia), and ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
October 28, 3:08pm

Darn Tough Vermont Socks Customer Service
I got a pair of the DTV boot socks in a BGT Test. I gave them hell for four months. It didn't seem to have had any effect on them. Roland B is a very helpful guy too.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
May 06, 3:53am

Coleman Exponent Xtreme Stove
I have been using the Xtreme in the snow for many years. I have never ever had any problems with it. It lights and runs completely reliably. It will run down to -26 C (-15 F) because the gas mix in t...

In Stoves - White Gas
October 24, 4:17pm

Snow Peak Gigapower Ti
I've used mine for ... many years now. I was initially irritated by the valve off position, but then I wondered: It is otherwise superbly made: what if the valve position is deliberate? Why would th...

In Stoves - Canister
December 29, 10:04pm