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UFK: unidentified fire kettle
It does not look like a Thermette to me for several reasons. All the ones I have seen were copper or painted tin. This is the type I have used : Other differences are : you don't remove t...

In GEAR » UFK: unidentified fire kettle
March 27, 5:21pm
Tarptent Stratospire 1 specs?"
Hi Peter They are sold directly from TT USA (Nevada City) On and off I have most models here in Melbourne but I don't sell them.

In GEAR » Tarptent Stratospire 1 specs?
March 25, 3:55am
Tarptent Stratospire 1 specs?
You can now get the SS1 Fly only* and that is listed at 20oz/567 g All up it is listed at 33oz/936 g The solid inner should be 2-3 oz (60-90g) heavier than the mesh. Setting up the Notch at 45...

In GEAR » Tarptent Stratospire 1 specs?
March 24, 6:45pm
Ground sheet for TarpTent Contrail?
you can soften Tyvek by rolling it up like a newspaper and then twist the ends as if wringing it out.

In GEAR » Ground sheet for TarpTent Contrail?
March 24, 4:43pm
Hilleberg thread
fully sick is what you elderly folk refer to as "high quality"

In GEAR » Hilleberg thread
March 23, 4:47pm
Hilleberg thread
it is a thread sickness yes , to remain water tight the seams need to be fully sick.

In GEAR » Hilleberg thread
March 23, 3:10pm
Do you know this kettle?
"The bails keep the kettle from tipping when pouring" I wish I had thought of that, but then again maybe I did...

In GEAR » Do you know this kettle?
March 23, 1:27am
Do you know this kettle?
Double bail for stability. I would imagine that if you don't reposition the single bail to the center it will tip over...

In GEAR » Do you know this kettle?
March 23, 12:14am
Food storage bags
I am a big fan of thick rubber bands too. I used to get them from our photo lab (they came with UW disposable cameras) now my postman leaves some on the footpath (pavement) for me.

In Make Your Own Gear » Food storage bags
March 22, 9:08pm
BPL needs to start issuing awards
I'm prepared to dress up in men's clothes just to get the award.

In Chaff » BPL needs to start issuing awards
March 22, 4:17pm

All Reader Reviews by Franco Darioli

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Tarptent Contrail
My rating is based on what this shelter was designed for, and not to be understood as part of the "best tent ever, for anybody ,anywhere" award. Most of the good points have already been co...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
November 07, 4:48pm