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Steven McAllister (brooklynkayak) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Drytop @Travis, you can fined reasonably good drytops in the $200 to $300 range. My expericance has shown that a farmer john wetsuit with a relatively inexpensive drytop can last much longer in adverse co... |
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Neoprene @Travis, The problem with neoprene is that it is heavy, especially a 3mm farmer john. I had considered a drytop and farmer john combination because it would be more durable over time than a drysuit... |
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Neoprene Although I use neoprene extensively for cold weather kayaking, I rarely use it hiking. I have used socks similar to hydroskin socks as an experiment in conditions where I was going to be walking... |
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Re: wet & warm As Eric and others have mentioned, best to be slightly chilled while active and have something puffy to throw on during breaks. Some material are more hydrophobic than others, grid fleece or a l... |
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Weight going up Re: "I'm guessing they hit bottom for consumer comfort" That and the durability aspect. A lot of UL packs don't make it all the way to the end of a thru-hike. And I don't h... |
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More info Re: "But with a light ground sheet, you're looking at maybe 5 ounces tops, and still have a bit of room inside.": I think my SMD Meteor bivy weighs 6 oz, if I remember correctly. A... |
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RR Ecomesh The RR Ecomesh or whatever they are called are very flexible. I wear mine year round. Zip up the sides for cold weather and zipped down for hot summer. I used to hike in convertibles or shorts, ... |
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Battery Draining I think the battery draining issues with all Steripens was resolved with the newer electronics a few years back. It was really only an issue if you left your batteries in all the time. I always ... |
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Cubens Other Advantages Some advantages that cuben has over silnylon: 1) It doesn't shrink or sag - no readjustments needed when the temperature or humidity changes. 2) Less condensation or spray - less porous, ... |
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Classic User The Classic maybe heavier than other Steripens, but only by a couple ounces. It is still lighter than chemicals or most long distance filters. Chemicals require that you carry treated water seve... |
All Reader Reviews by Steven McAllister
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RailRiders Eco-Mesh Clothing I wear both the shirt and the pants when sun and/or bugs are an issue. They are light, well ventilated and flexible. Mesh ventilated sleeves on the shirt protects arms from bug and sun. Loose fi... |
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Melanzana micro grid hoody Grid fleece is more hydrophobic than standard fleece, but not quite as warm without a shell. Great for cool days. Put a wind shell over the top and you have a warm combination that breaths well and k... |
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Integral Designs Silcoat Cape The biggest complaint that people seem to have about this cape is that it doesn't extend below the knees. I personally prefer this as it works better when hiking in rough terrain or when wearing ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Monk Tarp Spinnaker This makes a great summer or emergency ultralight shelter. Add a bivy and it could be used year round. I had problems with the durability of the spinnaker version. A couple tie-outs are starting to... |
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Six Moon Designs Serenity NetTent Although most people use this combined with the Gatewood Cape, I have used it many times under an Oware Alphamid and I'm sure it would work great under many other pyramid shelters. It is lighter... |
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Equinox 8 X 10 silnylon tarp Although it has grommets instead of tie-outs, the grommets are reinforced and can take abuse. It has mid-point tie-outs that help make it a more versatile shelter. A great step up from the stand... |
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Integral Designs Siltarp 2 A good all around tarp. It does not have any mid point tie-outs like Oware and others have. This limits your pitch options, but if all you use is an a-frame or flying diamond pich, this is perfe... |
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Oware Flat Tarp 2.5 You will not find a more flexible shelter. Square shape and multiple well placed tie-outs means more pitch options than most shelters. 9'x9' means big enough for a variety of conditions. ... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter The GG Spinnshelter has much of the flexibility of a flat tarp, but easier pitch in a storm-proof mode. It sheds wind well and is fairly roomy when pitched high. You may not be able to fully sit ... |
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Gatorade Bottle On problem with sports drink(Gatorade) bottles is that the cap is made out of a different more brittle material. I have experienced the caps breaking many times from being dropped when full of water. ... |
