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Hi-Tech Altitude IV's Waterproof, comfortable, leather, no Goretex. A pair (11.5's) weighs two pounds. I walk straight through water and mud with these guys. If the water is under 5" deep, your feet will sta... |
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one more word on catenary curves I downloaded the spreadsheet and added rows to compute the difference between a catenary and a circle that intersects the midpoint and the ends of the catenary. For anything you're likely to m... |
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feedback stoves Both Handy Camper and the Bomb are feedback stoves. Feedback can be good if it's negative. I.e. the hotter it gets the less fuel is fed in. Negative feedback will come into equilibrium giving... |
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what to disconnect Ike, Nalgene has some accessories with quick disconnects that you might be able to use. If you're looking for cheaper, you might try some hose clamps. I've seen them with a tab so y... |
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looks nice, but this is BPL He means well, but did you see how thick that aluminum is? I've made wick stoves with movable covers from the bottoms of soda cans that I would be willing to bet are a fraction of the weight. ... |
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if yer worried about salt ... Try adding low sodium boullion and some oil instead of the flavor packet. That said, when you're sweating, low salt intake can be deadly too. |
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Re: Report back after your first long hike Sorry, I can't deliver the promised report. It was rainy and muddy. I wore waterproof hiking boots for the hike. |
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spare no expense As far as I know, all vinyl out-gasses. I'd save my money and buy silicone. It doesn't impart a taste and it stays flexible. Can't help with the dialysis question. |
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No, not the HH ULBP, "- the HHULB (rated for 200lbs) is 1lb 15oz;" The Ultralight backpacker is not the lightest Hennessy model. That would be the HH Hyper-light backpacker which weighs 1 lb. 10 oz. Also ... |
All Reader Reviews by Keith Selbo
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Osprey Exos 58 I bought this pack for the loads imposed by longer hikes which exceed the comfort capacity of my GG Mariposa. The decision to buy was a long time coming because the 58 weighs a pound and two ounces mo... |
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Hennessy CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Product: CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Manufacturer: Hennessy Hammocks Weight: 9 oz. Price: $89 This Rain fly replaces the stock fly on a number of Hennessy models including the Hyperlight Backpack... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I reviewed the hyperlight backpacker elsewhere, but I wanted to comment on the review above that said it's necessary to tighten the ropes after lying in the hammock. This hasn't been my exp... |
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SteriPen Adventurer Price: $90 Weight: 3.6 oz Capacity: 50 l. per set of CR12... |
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Bearikade Expedition First, I'll round out the product info of the first review with the dimensions: 9" dia. by 14". Pricey is an understatement. I surveyed bear canisters (see below) and this canister is ... |
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Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket The first reviewer in this thread summed up just about everything pretty well. I'd have opted to pay the fraction of an ounce weight penalty for a higher collar to avoid the inconvenience of usin... |
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Hennessy Hammocks lightweight hammock shelters For starters, they have some fantastic promotions. I got a Scout model free with my Hyperlight Backpacker. I gave it my daughter and she loves it. When I bought a Hyperlight for my wife, another ... |
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Backcountrygear.com When the wrong Western Mountaineering jacket model arrived (They sent me a Flash when I'd ordered a Flight) they overnighted me the Flight jacket and a return label for the Flash. I like a compan... |
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Remington RMHL2AAA-B Serious Competition For the EOS Manufacturer's Specifications ... |
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Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steamer Bags I use these bags for baking all the time. Usually muffins for breakfast. Put the mix in the bag, roll it up and secure it with a rubber band so mix doesn't leak out the vents. When it's time... |
