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paul johnson (pj) - BPL Forum Member
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All Forum Posts by paul johnson
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Re: Re: Re: SteriPen and UV Transmission Roger, Many thanks. UV-A...this answers a lot of questions and explains a lot of things. I can now accept what the Mfrs claim, viz. that UV-C doesn't escape. UV-A is probably the wavele... |
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Re: SteriPen and UV Transmission John, SODIS does work - it is generally recommended that SODIS be allowed six hours to perform its disinfecting work on non-turbid water. Is it UV-A, UV-B, or UV-C that is doing the work. Fra... |
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Re: Re: Re: Army:"Micropur and Sweetwater best" My preference (it's NOT a dogma intended to be enforced on everyone) is to filter first, then treat w/either UV-C or chems. Why? Both modalities work far better on treated water due to... |
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Lookin' Goood !!! All this is really something that I fortunately don't have to concern myself with. I learned long ago that absolutely, positively, nothing will make me look good!!! At least on the trail, th... |
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Re: Re: Coatings, Laminates, PU, Air Permeable... Ben, you're too kind. I do remember that you've had to correct my Chinese - for which I sincerely thank you. |
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Re: 5000 gallon filter. 1 oz. $30 James, not enough info there to make an in-depth evaluation. Even the "Learn More: Survival Straw" link has very little detail as to the precise construction and modus operandi of the &q... |
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The Life (sic) cycle of a Virus Like Brian said, a virus doesn't conform to the standard definition of a living creature - no reproduction (apart from a host of an entirely different nature), no metabolism, no respiration (th... |
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Re: Re: Filter / Screen for Nalgene Bottles That's a great suggestion Ben. I've seen your design before, but haven't tried it yet. Your reminder has spurred my interest in making one. |
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Re: Re: Coatings, Laminates, PU, Air Permeable... Ben, thanks. I remember reading that Thread with your Post in it. Good explanation. Thanks for reminding me. |
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Re: Re: MontBell's Breeze Dry Tec Laminate Tom, i NEVER would have guessed that English wasn't your native tongue. YOU WRITE so well. Me,...all my languages are so bad that i say that i don't have a FIRST language!!! I think yo... |
All Reader Reviews by paul johnson
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Zebralight H50 the H50-Q5 has so many pros: 1. very small size (one of the benefits of being a "twisty". )- just slightly larger than the cell that powers it (1xAA - alkaline, NiMH, or Li-Primary; it c... |
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Pak-Lite White Super when i need a 5mm task light this is now my "go to" light for the last couple of months. why? 1. light in weight 2. bright in light [output] 3. i'll die of old-age before i bu... |
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Surefire L2 Lumamax Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all a whopping hundred bucks cheaper (that ain't sayin... |
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Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4 Light. Warm enough; add a thinlight or torso-length inflatable when it gets cold. Comparing the NightLight's R-value to other pads, it appears that the Nightlight has the highest R-val for its... |
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Surefire U2 If I could have only one flashlight, or maybe even one lighting device, it would be the 5.7oz 5watt, 2xCR123A powered Surefire U2 Ultra Digital flashlight. First the downsides: 1. How do ... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I've ordered many times from PLG. Big items. Small items. Several items in one order. Only ONCE, was there ever a mistake. However, i personally feel that the mistake was beneficial to my u... |
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Lighten Up DVD with Glen Van Peski . This DVD was a gift to me from another Forum participant (many thanks GR). This DVD doesn't pretend to be a detailed step-by-step tutorial, but, rather, more of an introduction. In this capaci... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso My favorite pad. Light. Warm enough (use two when it gets cold). I add a separate single section of this pad for use under my feet. Being so short that xtra 3" that the First Reviewer ment... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Thick. Warm. Cushiony. Comfortable. Packs small enough. I can't make many claims to being great at anything in life. But, i could claim to be a GREAT sleeper after a day of trekkin' up ... |
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Pacer Poles I truly do love both sets of PacerPoles that i own (one pair 2-sect, and one pair 3-sect). I can't say enough good things about them. They are one of favorite T-poles (trekking poles) to use.... |
