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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... |
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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - California On a whim I bought the California Nat'l. Geo. USGS quad map DVD/CD package one day. I was too cheap to buy 3 USGS quad maps of the area we wanted to hike in for $15 each at a local gear shop. It... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. When you combine this 59" pad with the shorter torso eggshell pattern pad it works. The thin pad protects from moisture, dirt, needles, rocks, etc. And, when combined with the torso pad keeps the ... |
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Klepper Double wood framed folding kayak : This is the Mercedes of folding kayaks, in my mind ... which isn't necessarily sa... |
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Folbot Aluet folding kayak
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Watership Trading Company Waterman, rain, sun, kayaking and trekking hat This is my 4 oz. (on my scale) trekking, kayak touring, and one of two sailing hats. It ... |
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Tarptent Squall We have the GosGear/HShires Squall Classic. This is my favorite tent for my partner and I. Which is a bone of contention because she prefers the Mountain Hardwear Tri-Lite 2. As a result ... I don&... |
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Big 5 Sporting Goods I gotta give the Big 5 a 3 because when you go there, at least where I live, the staff or customer service does not know the quality of the goods or cannot answer basic questions. They have been g... |
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West Marine I started really getting into cold weather and water proof lightweight gear when I was saiing a lot. There it is truly a matter of survival. If you want any and every kind of waterproof gear you c... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz If I am going to be out where I will really need or want a real knife (not a little pen knife type or box cutter thingy) this is my choice. (About $35 at REI.) | ||
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Schrade (Taylor) SP-2 Folding 3" lightweight pocket knife The Schrade SP-2 Raider Lightweight Locbac fol... |
