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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: New machine,don't laugh.... Back about 25 years ago a friend and I sewed two pyramid tents on a basic machine (straight plus zig-zag). Each tent plus fly had about 23 panels to sew. I had been tempted to buy a sewing ma... |
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More Please! Re: JMT Highlights Before hiking the JMT last summer I considered it a trail to be hiked and done with. After hiking the JMT I began to understand those who keep repeating the hike. More photos please! Even thou... |
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Bugs; Greenland; Permethrin; MSR Twin Sister Regarding Permethrin, I couldn't find definitive documentation but I really suspect that wool holds the permethrin better than synthetics. (Look for the US Army study on permethrin clothing tr... |
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Justify Jetboil PCS Total Weight! Sorry to divert from the subject matter here- Mathematical analysis of subjective happiness is just fascinating. Anyhow I posted here on BPL about my plans for a JMT hike last summer. I ended u... |
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I love REI's return policy... But it affects what they carry. I wouldn't return an item after it wore out- but they will take things like that back. The danger is that they might not carry lightweight or fragile products because of excessive returns. ... |
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Shants/Manpris, knee shorts. In the final few days before a trip last summer I was running around trying to find a pair of long shorts/short pants that were light and breezy and went just low enough to keep the sun off my knee... |
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Re: Tent idea- Pyramid with flat endwall. Rod - I've read your posts with interest since you're housing a family as well. In the Sierra we don't really have much rain (most of the time) so I probably don't need quite as mu... |
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Modified Pyramid- Franco, Thanks for that link. He has a lot of good ideas but the construction looks a lot more complicated than I was hoping for. He does give a hint of how the fabric would be cut. I espec... |
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MYOG! Martin, Thanks for the references. I think I've looked at all those offerings but I'll look again. One point is that I would like to make it myself. Also nothing I've seen comme... |
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Another thought on 4 person pyramid Seen in another thread was the One Planet Australia "Polar Pyramid Vestibule" model. http://tinyurl.com/PolarPyramid A lightweight version of this basic geometry with a ~6' tall ce... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
