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Re. Sawyer In-Line Filter / Purifier
In case anyone is interested, I called Sawyer and got the following info: Filter (SP120) - 5.5" length x 1.75" diameter - 2 ounces. Purifier (SP125) - 6.25" x 2.75" - 8 ou...

In GEAR » A Do-It-All Water Purifier?
January 02, 10:28am

Re: BPL 500 Titanium Pot
One aspect of our capitalist system is that companies charge whatever the market will bear. Campbell Soup charges more for their less salty soups! You'd think that using less salt would actua...

In GEAR » BPL 500 Titanium Pot
December 31, 4:09pm

Re: MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?
Thanks, Dondo. Happy New Year.

In GEAR » MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?
December 31, 3:23pm

Re: MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?
How do the MontBell pads compare to the Thermarest ProLites in the comfort department?

In GEAR » MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?
December 31, 11:40am

Re: Which one first?
Hmmm... I think I would apply DWR first. Let it dry. Then apply Permethrin on top. Here's my rationale: 1. Applying DWR over Permethrin may reduce its bug-killing efficacy (I hate bug...

In Philosophy & Technique » Which one first?
December 31, 12:44am

Re: Base pack weight
Here are some definitions: 1. Base Weight = your pack plus everything in it or attached to it, except for consumables (i.e. food, fuel and water). 2. Pack Weight = base weight + consumables...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Base pack weight
December 30, 11:45pm

Re. Sawyer In-Line Filter / Purifier
Douglas: Thanks in advance, best of luck with your upcoming filter/purifier, and looking forward to your feedback!

In GEAR » A Do-It-All Water Purifier?
December 30, 10:59pm

Re: do-it-all purifier?
Richard: Think about camping where a river is your water source. It's the morning after an overnight rainstorm. The water's all churned up and brown. Your Adventurer won't filter ...

In GEAR » A Do-It-All Water Purifier?
December 30, 9:33pm

RE: do-it-all purifier?
Caleb: I'm with you on this one! Right now, I use a simple pre-filter, and then treat the water with Micropur tablets. Easy and light as heck -- but althought the Micropur's taste is a...

In GEAR » A Do-It-All Water Purifier?
December 30, 8:27pm

Re: Cookpot Toilet
Wherever Mike empties out his contents, can't he just deposit them there to begin with?? :)

In Multiple Use Gear » Cookpot Toilet
December 30, 4:54pm

All Reader Reviews by Ben 2 World

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Big Sky Ultra C Aluminum Tent Stakes
I've been using titanium shepherd hook stakes for years now -- loving their ultralight weight but disappointed with their suboptimal ground penetration and holding power. These stakes can be bent...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm

Titanium Goat Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
I received my pair and went on a moderate 2-hour hike today (approx. 2,000 ft. elevation gain over 2.7 miles -- then returning back down). I find the specs to be accurate, and the poles a beauty to...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm

MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm

Coleman F1 Ultralight
The first review touched on the F1's performance. This post will describe and critique the set up process. Prior to buying the F1, I have used the MSR PocketRocket (PR). With the PR, all you ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am

Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
Comparison to Potable Aqua above is incorrect. For bacteria and viruses, Micropur is just as effective and easy to use (15 minutes treatment time). It is only for protozoa (e.g. cryptosporidium) t...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am