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Aquamira I asked the question of McNett, the makers of Aquamira whether it could be premixed before a trip. Here's their reply by email: Dear Scott, Thank you for your email and question regarding o... |
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Re: Drink Powder Re-Packaging CrazyPetes idea wasn't bad. Instead of sealing one end of the drinking straw (That contains your powder) with heat or a paperclip as suggested, cut off two one inch lengths from the straw. Then fol... |
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Paramo Mens Cambia Short Sleeve Tshirt A really good article and one that also took time and effort to put together, thanks! I was looking at the Cambia Short Sleeve Tshirt by Paramo, link below. They are touting this as a 'Two in On... |
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Re: Kilt I bought a down smock from a company called Klattermusen. On their website they also had a hiking kilt available - 160gr size medium. I never tried it, so don't know what it's like but it is anothe... |
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Re: Pressurized Alcohol Stove with simmer capability Nicholas, not sure if it's just the way you phrased your question but you can use titanium pots on alcohols stoves that don't simmer! If however you do need to simmer,you could take a look at th... |
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Hardcore Well, I went and looked at Hardcores Blogg, what a joke! He freely admits that it's only within the last 6 months that he got back into backpacking after a FIFEEN YEAR hiatus. Who is he to be criti... |
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Re: Remote canister stoves Bill, I had no intension of trying to refil a canister. I use an alcohol stove and have done for years and have no intention of changing. It did strike me as extremely dangerous although I have ... |
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Re: Remote canister stoves Mark Can you explain what you mean by a fitting to tap directly into the canisters? Is this a valve that is puncturing the canister, i.e. tapping in through the metal sides or is it an attach... |
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Re: Wicking fantasy Ian your post made me laugh. I too sweat heavilly, i'm especially crap in really hot conditions, or even mild conditions for that matter. I break into a sweat even after getting out of a shower!!! ... |
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Backpacks. Well this has certainly been one of the most heated forum threads in a long time. Ignoring some of less thought provoking - more provoking coments, some good points have been made. David Lewis I... |
All Reader Reviews by Scott Ashdown
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Montane Featherlite I have two of the Montane Featherlite shirts one of which I have owned now for about two years. These things pack up so small I always have one with me when I go out, whether its stuffed in a pocke... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat Ditto to everything Douglas Frick said. This hat has offered me the best protection from the sun to date. I haven't had it long but am already impressed by the coverage it offers. Definitely will ... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad Well, I've taken my BMW Torsolite on a few backpacking trips now, in that never end search for the perfect nights sleep for the least amount of weight. It is true to say that this pad is nice and t... |
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FlexAir Pillow Dual Compartment Ultralight I bought one of these pillows with a bit scepticism. However, I have to say, it performed better than I expected. You get all the usual problems associated with air pillows in terms of getting the ... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass Having looked for a a good compass over a long period of time, I evenutally settled for the Silva Type 54. The compass it's self is a base plate type compass so it's ideal for taking bearings direct f... |
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Kelly Kettle I totally agree with Ryans comments above. I have owned a Kelly Kettle for a few years now and use it in a base camp type set up. It is supremely fast in boiling water and the chimney effect makes it ... |
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Stratus Trailstove The TrailStove by Stratus is a straight forward wood burning stove. I purchased one about a year ago or so and looked forward to the weight savings I would make by not having to carry fuel with me. Th... |
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ThermoJet MicroLite I have purchased several types of soda can stove over the years and whilst they all have there strengths and weaknesses, this is by far the alcohol stove set up I use the most. This openjet stove, is ... |
