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Re: MYOG Technical Note - Catenary Curves Roger- I realize that in practical application it doesn't matter -- especially, say, when a tarp is tensioned by multiple guylines and such...but for academic interest: Does your spreadsh... |
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Re: Stream crossings with one pair of shoes? Wearing one pair of shoes is a classic ultralight technique: 1) Chose well-draining shoes made from non-absorbent materials. 2) Wear thin socks (preferably wool). 3) If you're prone to... |
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Re: Insulation Warmer Than Down... I met with the guys from Klymit at a prior Outdoor Retailer show, and have spoken to them very recently about their vests. Stay tuned, a short article is in the works... :-) |
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Re: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review Brad writes: "...is the honeycomb material made out of impermeable material that would restrict airflow within the pad, or is it permeable and would allow airflow at will?" I don... |
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Re: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review Hi All- As several forum members have suspected, Cascade Designs has indeed increased the width of the NeoAir. The "20 inch" production pads are approximately 1 inch wider than the pr... |
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Re: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review Hi Brad- I have high confidence that the pad will perform at R-2.5 as claimed. The "poo-poo"-ing is really a technical discussion as to how much the reflective layer contributes to th... |
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Re: Temperture Rating If I'm on snow, I like to have at least R-3.5, though I often use a RidgeRest Deluxe rated at R-3.1 with a bag rather than a quilt. (A bag provides a bit of insulation on the bottom side, even... |
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Re: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Review Hi Ashley- I held the minority opinion that the limited width wasn't such a big deal. It is, after all, an ultralight sleep pad. When you compare it to alternatives of similar warmth and w... |
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Re: Re: Re: live from va From Ryan- "Ken walked out on his own, now en route to Lynchburg hospital. Yes, all really is well!" |
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Re: allitude sickness I have a health condition that makes me particularly susceptible to altitude sickness. Diamox is standard operating procedure for anything over 7500 ft for me. It makes the difference between bei... |
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove If you just bend the arms up slightly, it will support a Heineken Pot cleanly. |

