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Re: I was looking... I don't weight my entire pack. I weigh each item individually and then add them together. I just use my bathroom scale to make sure my numbers are pretty close, and if so I don't sweat a ... |
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Re: Scales I got a food scale from the kitchen department at Target. It's not that sensitive, which is the downside of it, but it's good enough for my purposes. Tom |
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Re: Perfered Tarp Colors Ron, I like the idea of the brown/green blend, or even a gray/green, for some of your stuff. As for if they were in military colors only, it wouldn't keep me from buying anything just b... |
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One thing I've learned in life The one lesson I have good and truly learned in this life is to be happy with what you do for a living. When you dread waking up in the morning because of your job, you won't be happy in almos... |
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Re: B.S. in Adventure... I'm jealous! Tom |
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A cheap suggestion Why go with a $200 poncho when you're not even sure you'll like using it? You might want to try Campmor/Equinox's poncho/tarp. $39.99 and 7 ounces. At least you can afford to try i... |
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Re: I am out Oh well. Maybe another time then :) Tom |
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Re: Socks Smartwool Adrenaline short crew sock. Accept no substitutes :D Tom |
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Re: I live in GA October 20 looks like the best time for me. However, if someone wants to come along, and another (preferably later) date works better for them, then it can be adjusted ;) Drop me an email at th... |
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Many Thanks I must repeat the commentary of my comrades in Lil' Nipper-dom: You rock! ;) Tom |
All Reader Reviews by Thomas Knighton
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Golite Jam I bought my GoLite Jam on closeout, since I was gearing up completely and needed to save money where I could. However, after trying the pack out, I have to say it was money well spent. I currently r... |
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Petzl e+LITE I got caught out past dark, and my e+Light really saved my butt. On maximum, it was enough to help me find my way for the next couple of miles to get to camp, and help me set up. I didn't notice... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin First, let me preface this by saying that I found no new information in the book really. However, that doesn't take away from the book. What I did was read it in the context to which it was inte... |
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Light My Fire Spork I bought one of these about a year ago to test as a possible piece of gear for my first backpacking trip. I promptly bought one for my wife and one for my son! These puppies are the best design out ... |
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Lighten Up DVD with Glen Van Peski . I purchased this DVD as a bit of a lark. I had heard some good things about it, and wanted to actually SEE some of the ultralight gear and techniques put to use. Not only that, but one of my guilty ... |
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Lightweight Backpacking and Camping by Ryan Jordan et al. First, there is no better book on ultralight backpacking that I've read. This book is good for the beginner who decides to start ultralight, or the experienced traditional backpacker who wants to... |
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Coleman Peak 1 Microstove Purchased partly by accident, partly by impatience, the Peak 1 Microstove is actually a pleasant surprise. It's easy to light, easy to control, fairly fuel efficient, and realitively inexpensive ... |
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The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel Kestenbaum When I stumbled across this book at my local bookstore, I was excited beyond belief. A book on ultralight backpacking was exactly what I was looking for, and Lighten Up! was apparently sold out. &qu... |
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The Backpacker's Field Manual by Rick Curtis Being new to backpacking, I picked up this book as a primer for my understand of the subject of backpacking. It's target audience is primarily people like me, who are new to backpacking and want ... |
