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Roger B (rogerb) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Roger B
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Re: Kovea dealer in Europe? I purchased mine on ebay from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOVEA-NEW-SPIDER-STOVE-KB-1109-CAMPING-BUTANE-GAS-STOVE-ANTI-FLARE-SYSTEM-/130866621564?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e78422c7c ... |
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Re: re: Express Spider @DaveC I am just wondering what you use for an alcohol stove? Caldera, Clickstand, MYOG or ... I am guessing you use 1 pot for all occasions. |
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Spriit quilt bunching I have not experienced any bunching on my Spirit 30. Whether cinched up or laid out flat |
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Re: no weights Very impressed with your ingenuity, I agree about the poor grips on the BD poles for big hands, now investigating getting the GG grips. BTW I have the Zpoles, any tips on the "extra protrusion... |
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Re: Re: Re: Effect of HE pot on 300? Roger states "the pot is shaping the flame like a splash plate." now a flat bottomed pot will provide a certain shape flame, but my guess is that a HE pot will provide different shape fla... |
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Re: Effect of HE pot on 300? This is a question I have wondered about too. Is a flat bottomed pot better than a HE pot when it comes to the FM Hornet? I do not know enough about the way the Hornet flame spreads to determine w... |
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Re: kickstarter project I have supported the polepod as well, because it seems to me that is the ideal option for those who want a tripod and not a monopod when out hiking. Lets hope it gets the funding it needs. |
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Re: JetBoil 1 L. pot Eric I am intrigued, which pot is your sidewinder designed for? I assume you use stakes to set the pot above the wood fire, I am off now to experiment. |
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Re: Folding Spoon Feedback Same spoon many different vendors. I have not had a problem cleaning mine, but if your food is thick and sets quickly like glue, then maybe you will have a cleaning problem. |
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Re: WTB Fire Lite Folding Spoon If you are passing through Sweden you could always pick up a Folding Spoon at Packalatt Note that I have no commercial interest in the store. |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Gossamer Gear Fire-fly This is my stove of choice. It is efficient and reliable. I have used this stove in many places and it has never failed me and has always boiled water in optimum times. I have added a Ti pot suppor... |
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) In my view REI is one of those companies that focus on service and as a consequence I prefer to deal with them if they stock the brand or item I am looking for. My gripe is that if an item does not fi... |
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Tarptent Contrail Quick to put up, spacious for one. It is evident that this shelter is ideal for the long trail. Furthermore, I have no doubt that it will with stand much of what I expect to experience below the tr... |
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Integral Designs eVENT Shortie Gaiters After a wet week in Vermont these gaiters kept the mud and water out of my boots. What is more an AT SOBO wanted to them. They are sound and well designed and I would not go back to long gaiters or... |
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GoLite Virga Just back from a wet week on the long trail in Vermont, this jacket works as a rain jacket and as a windshirt. Whilst it may not be as breathable as an eVent jacket I was more than happy to use it as ... |
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MSR Titan Kettle Putting it simply it holds water and the water boils. With a pot cozy you can cook a meal. The handles save carrying a pot holder and the lid whilst tight ensures that the water boils in a timely man... |
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Icebreaker Superfine 190 The best. It has all been said before, no smell, quick drying, warmth without weight. The superfine range takes this to another level. I will never use synthetics again and will always use Superfine M... |
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REI Peak UL I purchased these poles before users started raising concerns about locking of poles. Whilst I have had the occasional "unlocking" problem this has been less than 2% of the time so for me these are th... |
