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Bear trap. You could use that size duct tape for bear traps, similar to fly traps but bigger. |
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quilt sleeping advice...Silk sheet. The lightest solution would be a small silk sheet to cover the pad, 1 to 2 oz total depending on the size and weight of silk. Probably something like 8mm habotai silk from: http://www.dharmatradin... |
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Scented trash compactor bags and asthma. I tried trash compactor bags from the grocery store and they were a very powerful asthma trigger for me, i.e., instant asthma attack. I couldn't even keep them in the house. These scents are... |
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UL mosguito net for hammock Randy Smith/Papa Smurf occasionally posts on BPL. He sells 'bug socks' in tulle (1.87 to 2.5 oz) and noseeum (5.5 to 8oz). I haven't used them (not a hammocker), but he's given e... |
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Antarctica books and films. My favorites are Endurance and Worst Journey in the World (best title in the world). There is a film "Endurance" that is mainly still photos and a few bits of motion by Shackleton'... |
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Sewing tulle. This thread has some hints and sources for sewing tulle: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=47478 It's time to add bug netti... |
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RE: How effective is Tulle against mosquitoes? Tulle works fine for mosquitos and black flies. The mesh is coarser than noseeum, so there may be other smaller bugs that can get through it. Peter Vacco is the man for sewing tulle; I've b... |
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Survival of the fittest: M&M. "I've never had a problem with M&Ms melting. The chocolate softens a bit, but the sugar shell holds everything together. Note that when softened, they can be crushed easier by pressure... |
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RE: Altimeters "Does anyone have first-hand experience with analog altimeters?" Yes, I had a fairly cheap one years ago. It worked well. I still have an old Casio watch with altimeter/barometer fu... |
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RE: E. C. Bear Bullet It's of questionable legality in the Adirondack E. High Peaks, where the requirement is "commercially made container constructed of solid, non-pliable material". I think they would ... |
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