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Chlorine Dioxide tabs overnight. For overnight treatment on the JMT I used one ClO2 tablet in 2 liters of water. With the extended contact time you don't need as much, and by morning the water tasted perfectly fine. |
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Re: Pyramids like the One Planet design I posted a new thread regarding a 4 person semi pyramid with one vertical end "Tent idea- Smaller Shangri La 6". Size needs to be good for two adults and two kids who are quickly growing... |
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One end similar to Oware's Alphamid Doing a little searching for similar ideas I found Oware's Alphamid and Pyramid models: http://owareusa.com/ My idea is basically a pyramid with a second pole and an end like the Alphamid. ... |
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Tent idea- Smaller Shangri La 6 I've been trying to work out a good tent setup for family trips. There are four of us- Dad, Mom, big 8 year old, skinny 6 year old. My only big enough tent is a 7' square pyramid that I... |
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Re: How do you pack sleeping bag and bivi??!?? A requirement for the new pack I bought last year was that it have a big mesh pocket to hold a wet bivy outside of the main compartment. My sleeping bag goes inside a stuff sack, inside a trash ... |
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Trekking Poles-VO2 is one reason I rejected them. Man existed for a long time without trekking poles. Maybe a staff, but not dual poles. I'm 43. I did a huge amount of hiking 20+ years ago and a fair amount till 10 years ago, then no backp... |
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REI third order, now up to $400 And we're now broke. I feel bad. I'll probably return at least half of what I ordered. I blame it on the "limited quantities clearance sale". I ordered a REI Sub Kilo 15 d... |
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Re: Rehydrating Food I made a good cozy from Reflectix (double mylar foil bubble wrap) and even at 12,000 feet it kept food hot while rehydrating FBC style. Although Sarah always says "near boiling water", i... |
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6 year old child backpack My wife insisted on buying a fancy pack for our 8 year old daughter at REI's garage sale last year. Unfortunately the pack is over a kilogram. We also have a 5 year old son. Tim Marshall (... |
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REI 50% Broker than I was this morning. Got two pair of trekking poles for the kids at $15 each. Got a pair of carbon +shock absorber trekking poles for me at $55. I may also order the Leki Super Maka... |
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... |
