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Re: New Double Rainbow pics
I am not easily impressed, although a 50% off coupon might just do it... :)

In GEAR » New Double Rainbow pics
June 08, 3:43pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Nice job (but)
Moi? Der Gear Meister? Nah, I'm just moderately interested in gear. I mean, I can quit anytime I want to! Really! :) So, what do you think about the Staika's design?

In GEAR » World first. Double Rainbow pics
June 06, 5:50pm

Re: Re: Nice job (but)
Agree with Gear Meister. However, there are a few tents with vestibules that are still completely freestanding -- such as the Hilleberg Staika. 7 pounds minimum weight though.

In GEAR » World first. Double Rainbow pics
June 06, 1:12pm

Re: Nice job (but)
But to be fair, almost all f/s tents with vestibules require that the vestibule flap be pulled out and staked... Just to be sure that you are looking at the correct Double Rainbow (and NOT the f...

In GEAR » World first. Double Rainbow pics
June 06, 9:15am

Re: Mont Bell Sleeping Bag
I'm not Matt, but I do have a MontBell catalogue... The SYNTHETIC SuperStretch Burrow Bag No. 3 Long weighs 2 lbs 13 oz. Max. user height is 6' 4".

In Gear Swap » Mont Bell Sleeping Bag
June 05, 9:41pm

Re: Recent article on lightweight shoes
I too am intrigued by these quick-drying shoes. Up to now, I've just used the "conventional method" of changing into and out of "water shoes" upon stream crossings. Not a huge burden, but a serie...

In GEAR » Recent article on lightweight shoes
June 01, 6:03pm

Big Sky
Jon: I too have talked and emailed with Bob Molen in the past. He was kind enough to ship me a tent for testing, and as I have written in past postings, I am very impressed with it. I also sha...

In GEAR » Summit Shelters
June 01, 12:35am

Re: Re: just kidding
kumbayah, kumbaya....

In GEAR » walmart
May 31, 7:34pm

Re: gear guilt
Jeff wrote: "Dale, you're just upset because you've spent umpteen thousands of dollars on gear that you could have bought at walmart for next to nothing." Jeff -- I think you need to discern th...

In GEAR » walmart
May 31, 3:17pm

Re: Worth Petitioning GE for eVENT tents?
Call me cynical, but someday somewhere, one of the petitioners will do something stupid -- like cooking or smoking inside his tent -- and then sue GE for gross corporate negligence in knowingly sel...

In GEAR » Worth Petitioning GE for eVENT tents?
May 30, 5:51pm

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...

In Miscellaneous Products
January 09, 8:02pm

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...

In Trekking Poles
July 06, 11:33pm

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...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 04, 7:18pm

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 ...

In Stoves - Canister
January 28, 11:03am

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...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
January 06, 9:28am