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chart labels
It would be helpful if you labeled the output vs. time chart with which battery is which line, rather than just "column 1, column 2, etc."

In Editor's Roundtable » Petzl Tikka XP2 and Tikka Plus2 LED Headlamp Reviews
February 02, 4:29pm

Spyderco TriAngle Sharpmaker
Dean's solution is a great quickie sharpening for knives - won't work for scissors. Take a look at the Spyderco TriAngle Sharpmaker - here's a link: http://www.knifeworks.com/spyd...

In GEAR » knife sharpening input needed
January 28, 7:19pm

Nylon strap for belt
I find a leather belt and normal buckle are just not very compatible with a backpack and hip belt. the belt makes a painful lump on the hip bone, and the metal buckle wants to fight with the hip be...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hip Belts and Belt Belts
January 28, 9:24am

good after 1 year
Mine's still fine after a full season of weekend hikes. Set up as a gravity filter with Platypus bags. Pre-filtered with a bandana! Back flushed several times. I use Micro-pur after filtering i...

In GEAR » Sawyer 0.02 micron Purifier series water filters
January 26, 1:02pm

Committed to fixed blade
Due to an experience thirty years ago, I do not head up the trail or down the river without a sturdy fixed blade knife and the means to start a fire. In a "separated from your pack" s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Knife input needed
January 25, 8:54am

Second
If Seth doesn't take it, I will!

In Gear Swap » FS: Ti Goat Silnylon Bivy
January 23, 3:33pm

I'll take one
I'll take one! PM sent.

In Gear Swap » FS: Golite Poncho/tarp Evergreen
January 23, 3:29pm

Another take
I went through a ton of packs last year, trying to find one that would work. Given my back and its perennial problems, I really needed one that would do a good job of getting weight off my shoulder...

In GEAR » UL Pack Selection Help
January 20, 10:31am

bushbuddy
I'll take the bushbuddy stove, thank you! PM sent.

In Gear Swap » FS: Bushbuddy ultra, TG bivys, Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Garmin
January 17, 6:22pm

I love it!
I've been tying for years, and it's a great hobby, especially in the off season, when fishing isn't really available and hiking is cold and miserable! Fly tying is my winter sport! I...

In Fishing » Fly tying
January 16, 9:12am

All Reader Reviews by Stephen Barber

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ZPacks Sleeping Bag 40* and 20*
This is the side sleepers dream bag! The bags are filled with 900 fill power goose down, outer shell is green .95 oz/sq yd Pertex Quantum ripstop nylon, and the liner is black .67 oz/sq yd nylon. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
July 25, 9:25pm

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad
Upon receipt of the pad, I inflated it to sleeping firmness, and stood it up against the bookcase. An hour later it looked rather soft; three hours later it was in a pile on the floor. Brand new, and ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
January 24, 11:49pm

Lawson Equipment Customer Service
I've purchased from Lawson on several different occasions. I've always gotten excellent service, fast shipping (especially considering I live clear across the country!), and good interaction v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 20, 11:47am

ULA Catalyst
I've spent the last two years trying to find a pack that is both light and comfortable, ie, transfers weight to the hip bones well. To date, i had found packs that were only one but not the other ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
June 04, 8:11pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I was able to pick up a Bushbuddy Ti used, and can't imagine why anyone would want to get rid of one! I used it repeatedly this summer and have been absolutely delighted with it! It is probably...

In Stoves - Other
August 18, 11:59am