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Re: WTB Bushbuddy Stove I don't think I'll ever sell mine, but if you call the guy in Canada that makes them or email him he responds. He is a regular guy like Henry Shires, Ron Moak, Van Peski and even that pesk... |
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Re: Tent vs. Tarp Being a beginner at the gear side of all this, and pushing for low weight, I am trying out tarps. But, there is no question in my mind that push come to shove I would go straight to a Henry Sh... |
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Re: Re: what's wrong with vargo titanium nail stake? I just ordered some of these (the older heavier model, probly out of empathy or) out of fear they would no longer be available, because -- just learning about tarps and poncho tarp shelters the sta... |
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Re: Re: Re: Modifying an existing pack Aaron, I tried the inside fix and it doesn't seem to work if the stress on the material is coming from the outside -- thus, the garbage bag cover idea, which has worked but the garbage bag g... |
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Re: RBH VaprThrm NTS-Shirt&Pants Bill F., Thanks for the insight on the RBH gear. If I read it right they are like a heavy duty windshirt type of product that might mean carrying the VaprTherms NTS and only one other base laye... |
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Re: Timex Helix Watch email sent. Hi Not So Crazy P. bd |
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Re: Modifying an existing pack I have struggled with similar issues in evaluating and wanting to improve my pack. My solution was to buy a second pack of the same type on sale, for a backup. Aside from that method of dealing w... |
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Re: Osprey Talon 33 Backpack REVIEW I love the Osprey packs, but the photo of the Talon 33 looks like it "hangs low." Is that the case or is it just a photo angle or moment before it is lifted up on the back? bd |
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Re: Re: 3000 Calorie Reserve Ideas At about 250 calories per ounce lard isn't a bad choice for a "reserve". But I would go with peanut butter at about 200 -220 per ounce, and neither butter or lard were I seriously go... |
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Re: Podcast: Andrew Skurka in the Nation's Icebox It is so good to hear Skurka on the trail telling about the trek. Since we, my partner and I, are new at learning about cold weather hiking and camping he both gives the warnings (love the stateme... |
All Reader Reviews by b d
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Redfeather Hike 22 Snowshoes The Redfeather Hike 22s were my first pair of snowshoes. I got them about three years ago at a Big 5 for about $60 on sale. Normally they are about $90. Today was my day to review my snow gear, rea... |
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Mont Bell I don't know why the previous person rated MontBell, in my spelling, as a 4. They are clearly a 5, IMO. They are a backbone of the UL movement in the world IMO. Their website is great. So ... |
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Target/Walmart/Etc. Cookie Cooling rack (for grill) $1.75 - 5 oz. I have used "cheap" commercial products for years in sailing, sea and land kayaking, and camping when I could. Such products are readily available, can be light weight, and low cost alterna... |
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Drop Stoppers Microporous Polypropylene Rainsuit I have played with the Drop Stoppers a bit, carried them a bunch of times this fall. Never had to use them, just tried them out a few times near the house in the drizzle. Finally got a chance to w... |
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Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeve Second Update: I have changed the rating back to a 5 because I have been using, and even abusing this baselayer and it not only holds up, but the loose sleeve cuffs pop back into shape on washing. It... |
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Wells Lamont Vinyl Waterproof Gloves (1 oz.) Update: On thinking about a rating, I lowered these to a 3. They get tha... |
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Nalgene Cantene '48 oz.' (widemouth) The Nalgene Cantene is light weight at 2 oz. (per REI), though not light compared to... |
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Mountain Hardwear Windstopper Micro Dome This gets a 4, wish I could make it like 4.9, because the seams leak and the lower headband part has no waterproof lining. As a wind stopper it is a 5, but I don't need one for 3 oz. I can wea... |
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F. H. Enterprises (Bushbuddy) The Bushbuddy was delivered on time and exactly as described. The email communication was great. Any info I needed was provided by direct contact with the owner. This company is worth dealing w... |
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OR (Outdoor Research) Update: They just sent me for free a pole for my old bivy sack, bought in about 1992. The staff helped and spent time researching the old bag to get the right length pole, since it is not made anymo... |
