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David Olsen (oware) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Columbia Highlands
About Me Manufacturer Tarps, Tents, Bivys, Packs and Bags
since 1985.


Blog http://cattarp.wordpress.com/

email do@owareusa.com
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All Forum Posts by David Olsen

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Even and odd Days
On sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, there are even and odd days for hikers or bikers. Not legally enforced, just enables each group to have days more compatible with their activity.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » "Damn those mountain bike hooligans!!!"
December 30, 2:13pm

Heavy duty avalanche shovel
from http://blog.owareusa.com/

In Make Your Own Gear » Heavy duty avalanche shovel
December 30, 7:18am

NRA, Clinton and Boxer agree
So Bill in 2000 and Wayne LaP now, want armed guards in schools, and Barbara wants the National Guard there. Can you say Kent State? Banning guns outright would set up a huge black market. 30...

In Chaff » Newtown
December 23, 11:54pm

Australia
"As per Tony Beasley's comments up thread, mass murders dropped to zero after the Port Arthur Massacre and the tightening of gun laws. " Not zero. The Monash University shooting...

In Chaff » Newtown
December 20, 10:30pm

taylor supply store
If you can find a taylor supply store, the may have some bonded 33 nylon or polyester for sewing on buttons. This will work very well too.

In Make Your Own Gear » Is Gutterman thread necessary?
December 20, 3:18pm

hand warmers
There is no comparison using hand warmers vs a quart of boiling water. The hot water bottle will help drive out moisture from your sleeping bag and clothes too, hence you will be warmer in the lon...

In GEAR » Using hot water bottles as 'cached heat'
December 20, 3:07pm

1 quart nalgene
I have found I get 6 hours of warmth from a 1 quart nalgene bottle full of boiling water stuffed in a wool sock. This I have done for weeks at a time. I also keep my stove at the head of my bed so...

In GEAR » Using hot water bottles as 'cached heat'
December 20, 3:01pm

death by pesticide
"Compared to the U.S., the suicide rate for males ages 15 to 24  years  in  Sri  Lanka  is  nearly  four  times  greater;  the  female  rate  nearly  13  times  ...

In Chaff » Newtown
December 20, 2:50pm

Re: Scots brawl
Mike, you just need to visit where the Borderers settled. Recreational fighting still going on. People will invite you outside, and then back inside for a beer. They will only shoot you if adulter...

In Chaff » Newtown
December 20, 1:10pm

Re: Hikers, others rescued in New Hampshire would pay a fee under legislative proposal
"He has not had money to replace the snowshoes, ropes and other equipment his teams use for eight years and worries someone will be hurt or killed if the equipment fails." SAR voluntee...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hikers, others rescued in New Hampshire would pay a fee under legislative proposal
December 18, 6:49pm

All Reader Reviews by David Olsen

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Botach Tactical Customer Service
Ordered several emergency bivys for Christmas presents. They sent the wrong item-an inferior space blanket bag. They did send a UPS call tag, but then called to say the item was discontinued. We wi...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:54pm

Basegear.com
They sent a match safe that was too short to hold matches. I had to pay $2 in shipping to get a $4 refund.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 07, 2:48pm

Liberty Aluminum Match Safe
The match safe, purchased from Basegear, is too short for the matches (Diamond strike anywhere kitchen matches). When the lid is screwed on, the tips scrap against the bottom and top of the safe ...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
January 04, 2:42pm