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Re: Something new. I've been wanting a G6 pack (I like its smaller capacity and obviously its UL weight as well) -- but also wishing it had side water bottle pockets. The Zpack might be just the thing for me! On ... |
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Re: Re: Rain Gear (in warmer temps) The combination might be great for rain protection, but chaps are ugly as heck... :) |
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Re: Wicking fantasy My experience is that when you sweat, you sweat no matter what. The difference between cotton and synthetic wicking / quick drying fabrics is simply that once you stop your work out and rest in a ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Mystery Ranch Backpacks equals Dana Design quality? Roy: I just re-checked my schedule -- we're driving in 8/13 and summiting/returning on 8/15! Maybe we will bump into each other! |
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Re:: Benjamin Tang basic economics My time does not allow me to go on hiking trips that are much longer in duration. And in any case, the major difference is simply the inclusion of more food and fuel -- which I keep very light wei... |
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Re: Re: Ignorant abut Backpacking I did a four-day hike in Colorado (Weminuche) early this month. I am off to Canada (Whistler) for another four-day hike next week. Come mid August, I've a two-day hike up Mt. Whitney. None of ... |
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Ignorant abut Backpacking "Backpacking is a masochistic sport, always has been, always will be. It is somewhat painful no matter how light your pack is. This is why I seriously question many of these posters...many dont see... |
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Re: Mystery Ranch Backpacks equals Dana Design quality? "So you support sweat shops, Benjamin? Have you moved your company to China yet, enslaving poor Chinese while at the same time putting American workers out of work?" Richard, do yourself a favor... |
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Re: Mystery Ranch Backpacks equals Dana Design quality? Truth is too complicated / inconvenient for some people. They seem to have a need to do quick classifications -- be it entire peoples or entire continents -- and then move on. Asia = sweat shop... |
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Re: Trail running - carrying water Howdy Ben: You won't have any problems with water sloshing around if you use bladders. As you suck water out, the bladder collapses due to the "vacuum effect" -- preventing any water movement. ... |
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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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 ... |
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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... |
