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WBBB
I'm another who has recently gotten a Wabonnet Blackbird, and am looking forward to trying it out. I'm expecting comfy nights, in contrast to years of hard ground!

In GEAR » Which New Gear are You Looking Forward to Trying?
November 02, 8:30pm

Recipe
Maybe my google-fu isn't so bad! I just found a recipe for Kendal Mint Cake: http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/camp-craft/making-kendall-mint-cake.html Doesn't look too difficult - ju...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
November 02, 8:27pm

Great!
Thanks, Sarah!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
November 02, 8:28am

Kendal Mint Cakes
Anyone know why they aren't available in the US? Or where to get them online? With my sketchy google-fu I can only find places in the UK that seem to limit delivery to the UK!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
November 01, 11:03pm

Price Lowered a Second Time
Now down to $95. Includes shipping to lower 48.

In Gear Swap » FS: Osprey Exos 34 size Large
October 30, 6:27pm

Price Lowered
Price lowered to $95

In Gear Swap » FS: Osprey Exos 34 size Large
October 28, 11:30pm

FS: Osprey Exos 34 size Large
For sale: a very lightly used Osprey Exos 34, size large. Excellent condition. Doesn't quite fit me. My loss, your gain. $95 [reduced] includes shipping to lower 48. Insurance, or other dest...

In Gear Swap » FS: Osprey Exos 34 size Large
October 28, 1:09pm

conifers and flavor
"why the strong warning against coniferous wood? Will it not work well, or is there a health issue? a flavor issue?" Ever tasted turpentine? It is made from pine (conifer) sap. Too clo...

In GEAR » Cooking a steak?
October 27, 11:47pm

YMMV
I found the Exos to be moderately comfortable, but a long ways from ideal. Fit of a non-adjustable pack like this really varies. If you match Osprey's "normal" profile, you've got...

In Gear Deals » Osprey Exos packs onsale at zappos.com
October 27, 10:28am

wood coals
You can cook a steak "caveman" style by just tossing it on the coals, then flipping it over after a few minutes. Do NOT use coniferous wood for this, only dry hardwood. In the mountai...

In GEAR » Cooking a steak?
October 26, 10:17pm

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am