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Re: Are more backpackers a good thing? Seems I've read interest in backpacking has actually declined since the 70s and 80s, although this may be as percentage of population, rather than absolute numbers. Regardless, in my view th... |
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Fixing holes in Prolite? Just discovered 2 small prickly pear spines in my TR Prolite. Will Seam Grip along be a good fix, or should I use the nylon patches? |
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My First MYOG Pack After Six Weeks Use Had my pack out on the trail for the first time this weekend--a three-day, 45 mile hike with my daughter in the Hells Canyon Wilderness along the Idaho Snake River Trail. Prior to that, I was usin... |
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Re: On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow Bookmarked. Thanks for another great article, Dave. |
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Re: Re: "Modify shoe lacing system with cord lock?" Zack, In my experience, Eugene Smith is one of the softest "spoken" and most consistently helpful people on these forums. (The quotes around "spoken" are because I've never... |
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Re: Will copper foil withstand a wood fire? FWIW, copper is also significantly heavier (as in denser) than steel. Not sure what the advantage would be (at least in pot or windscreen application), even if it did withstand wood fire temps. |
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Re: Drops vs tabs No difference in concentration between Aquamira drops and tabs. Here's a link to the thread where Dan Durston reiterates this, and links to a letter from Aquamira COO (also posted on BPL forum... |
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Re: Re: backpack questions for the sewing experts I had similar issues on my last project, and that was sewing only thin layers of nylon, on what is usually a very reliable machine. Just checked the manual and (embarrassed to admit it) it looks l... |
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Re: Re: Highest calorie per ounce Freeze dried meal? I also like MaryJane's stuff, (even if the FarmGirl persona thing is a little cheesy) mostly because it tastes great. MaryJane's Farm is located in the same town I am, so our local food co... |
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Re: warranty Hi Zack, FWIW, here's my experience going from traditional full-leather goretex boots (Danner Mountain Lights) to mesh trail runners. >Started with Keen Ridgeline (no longer made), @ 13 ... |
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