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Thanks: Making a Tilley Hat Waterproof
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I think I'll try the ReviveX option first (I always thought it only restored an existing DWR treatment; I didn't know it could also add DWR to non-treated fabrics...

In GEAR » Making a Tilley Hat Waterproof
June 25, 8:04am

Making a Tilley Hat Waterproof
I love my Tilley LT5 hat and wear it whenever there's a chance of rain. The hat does a great job of keeping water off my face (and especially my glasses) and from running down my back. However, ...

In GEAR » Making a Tilley Hat Waterproof
June 20, 5:00pm

Re: time delay and percentage weight
In answer to your question "First, is it reasonable to wait for two years before claiming that an item is defective?" The question really depends on the definition of "defective". If the defect ...

In Philosophy & Technique » warranties and ethics
June 11, 8:15pm

Re: Adventure Foods
Sam and Jean did a really great job for me a couple of years ago on a Boy Scout Philmont trek. I have special dietary requirements that the BSA program just won't work for and they did a wonderful ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Adventure Foods
June 11, 2:26am

Re: Water Weight Gain and Drying Characteristics of Lightweight Hiking Shoes after Submersion
A suggested addendum to the article: What is the absorbtion and drying rates of the shoe versus the insole? I'm not sure how many people this applies to, but I usually replace the stock insole w...

In Editor's Roundtable » Water Weight Gain and Drying Characteristics of Lightweight Hiking Shoes after Submersion
June 02, 4:28pm

Re: scales for gram counters
The last scale I got was the My Weigh UltraShip 35 purchased from http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/. That particular scale doubles at my business as the postal/parcel scale and still has more than...

In GEAR » scales for gram counters
May 12, 7:40pm

Re: Rain Gear
Drop Stoppers (sold on BPL) seem to breath pretty well -- certainly better than my Marmot Precips. They're also very light and inexpensive. On the downside, they are somewhat fragile but should ...

In GEAR » Rain Gear
May 11, 5:26pm

Re: Pretty new to backpacking, but....
Wow...what a small world. Unless I'm very mistaken, you and I chatted for a while somewhere between Upper and Lower Pilot Knob. Hope you enjoyed Hercules. I've been there at least a half-dozen t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Pretty new to backpacking, but....
May 09, 10:03pm

Re: Solution
Wow! That's brilliant! Where did you find the fiberglass wick? BTW: I just visited your website and I'm very impressed -- lots of great ideas. Keep on inventin' :-)

In Make Your Own Gear » Need Help with Heineken Pot
April 25, 6:48pm

Re: Low Sodium Trail Recipe For The Week
Woo!!! Thanks yet again. You've probably already noticed that even "low sodium soy sauce" bought commercially is EXTREMELY full of sodium for those of us who can't have the stuff. I used to be ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Low Sodium Trail Recipe For The Week
January 31, 9:14pm

All Reader Reviews by David White

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Trail Designs Caldera Stove
Specifications (weight on a scale with 1/10 oz accuracy): Stove 0.6oz Caldera Cone 1.0oz Fuel Bottle and Cup 1.0oz QuikTrip cup 0.6oz (not included, see notes below) BPL Cookpot and lid 2.8oz (...

In Stoves - Alcohol
June 25, 8:15pm

Repel Lemon Euculyptus Insect Spray
Just got back from a one-night trip using the Repel Lemon Eucalyptus instead of Deet. Conditions: The trip was in a heavily wooded state park along the Missouri River. Although now receeded, the ri...

In Miscellaneous Products
May 20, 4:24pm