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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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Mountain Hardwear Co. The staff know the goods or can access a computer data base and actual hard copy catalogues, going back as far as the 1990s. That means they can discuss the gear, and there are a lot of items they ha... |
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Mountain Safety Research (MSR) The first review is 100% correct. You can even call and talk to people for advice about how best to use the MSR gear. They are one of the backbones of the UL movement, as far as major mainstream man... |
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MSR Blizzard Tent Stake (snow) This stake is light and looks good to go. Weighs 25 g, or about 1 oz. ea... |
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Vargo Ascent Tent Stake Update: I originally rated these as 5. After testing in very rocky vol... |
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Pelouze Postal Scale K5 This scale is easy to read, has a large table area so it is good for larger,... |
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REI Sub Kilo 15* Ladies Regular My partner has been really happy with her 20 F version of the sub-kilo since she bought it. It is soft, comfy (I tried it out once and she is right), durable so far. It is mainly just plain comforta... |
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OR Gorilla Winstop Balaclava http://www.orgear.com/home/style/home/headware/cold_hats/balaclavas/84000 Ju... |
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 F, 800 down This is my three season bag that I am testing in winter, so long as it can be kept dry. Weighs 1 lb. 5 oz. I have used it for two years or so and it hasn't got a problem. Zipper is great ... |
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Real Foods Corn Thins (organic) . These are always in my pack because they are filling, and if you like corn th... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Update: I just discovered I can place the BushBuddy inside my MSR Titan kettle, turn the lid upside down and the lid fits perfectly over the top of the BushBuddy. Thus, risk of damaging or crunching ... |
