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My Website URLhttp://www.suluk46.com
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All Forum Posts by Steven Evans

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Re: Fritz Handel of BushBuddy
That was a great interview. I have always been fascinated by the bushbuddy and the level of detail that goes into it. Nice work.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Cottage manufacturers - interviewed
November 16, 9:00am

Re: Re: Hahaha
how can I not take a look now?

In Chaff » New Meaning to, "I Love this Knife."
November 15, 6:18pm

Re: Cuben shelter. only 6 oz.
Wow, that looks great. I'm curious as to how you have a final weight so much lower then the MLD DuoMid. You both use the same material and have almost the same dimensions (I think yours is a bi...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben shelter. only 6 oz.
November 15, 7:21am

Re: Are cuben fiber packs and tarps holding up?
Brett, I have several pieces of cuben gear. My oldest piece is my MLD Cuben Poncho Tarp and has seen plenty of use in the past 2 years. It is no longer a clean white color (sorta a beige/yellow), ...

In The G Spot » Are cuben fiber packs and tarps holding up?
November 14, 5:30pm

Re: More images
That's looking mighty nice. Where did you get the pertex from?

In Make Your Own Gear » Underquilt - Te-wa style-ee
November 11, 7:19pm

Re: Backpacking: Baby on Board
Love it! Way to go!

In Editor's Roundtable » Backpacking: Baby on Board
November 10, 11:23pm

Re: What is a quilt
Take a look at this and skip to 4:18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g46SUD27nf0 Should give you a good idea.

In Philosophy & Technique » Quilt vrs. Bag
November 10, 8:01am

Re: Ratio of summer-to-winter weights?
Interesting idea. I just took a look at my gear lists and it really depends on if I am pushing it or not. Minimal: Summer: 3.87 lbs Winter: 14.7 lbs 380% increase Luxury: Summer: 7.89 lb...

In Gear Lists » Ratio of summer-to-winter weights?
November 10, 7:16am

Re: joining cuben (and polycryo too)
I use the hysoU-09FL and the 0.33 material will fail before the bond - I haven't tested the heavier weight so I can't comment on the stuff you guys bought. You can use the gun and mixing no...

In Make Your Own Gear » Combined order for green cuben - Anybody want some?
November 05, 10:37am

Re: Isobutene “cold” performance
LOL, this thread is out of control. I'm going to edit all my previous posts in this thread to make it look like I know what I am talking about. :)

In The G Spot » Isobutene “cold” performance
November 05, 10:13am

All Reader Reviews by Steven Evans

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Forty Below Light Energy TR Overboots/Simple Slippers
First off, here is the system I currently use: 1st: Thin liner sock, 2nd: Vapour Barrier Liner, 3rd: Montrail Hardrocks, 4th: 40 Below TR Overboot Why did I purchase the 40 Below Overboot?...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
May 14, 8:29am

Nunatak Arc AT
If you are thinking about this quilt, go for it. This system is the best I have used...just make sure you are ready for it. Paired with my Nunatak Skaha Plus, this is my 3 season sleep setup. I hav...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
December 19, 12:03pm

TarpTent Double Rainbow
With only one review for the rainbow, I had to put my 2 cents in here. Adding on the above post. Straight out of the box (tent, stuff sack, stakes etc.) and thrown on a scale, mine comes in at 4...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
February 20, 7:02am

Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Jacket
I bought this on a whim just over a year ago after reading some reviews on it. This has turned out to be my go-to jacket for all my winter activities. From snowboarding to snowshoeing, there is no rea...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
February 20, 6:39am

Feathered Friends Customer Service
While the products are great, I purchased a 2 sets of Down Booties (which were in stock) on Jan-15th. Credit Card was charged same day and product was to be shipped next day. 3 weeks later I started t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 19, 10:35pm

Six Moon Designs Essence '07
Simply put, this pack had everything I was looking for - in order of importance: 1)Panel Loading for easy organization 2)Hip belt pockets for regularly accessed items 3)Mesh side pockets for dryi...

In Backpacks - Frameless
February 19, 10:25pm