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Never had a quilt The pad is so much more versatile. If you go to ground or have to sleep in a shelter as is required for transiting the Smokies, the pad works. I use a three quarter length Neo-air under my torso ... |
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Re: @ Keith Here's the link. They call them convertibles instead of glo-mits in the UK. http://www.outdoordesigns.co.uk/products_gloves_fujiconvertible.html |
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My three Sawyer squeeze water filter: light, no waiting, lasts forever. 2K miles and counting with no regrets. The bags that come with it were practically useless to me. Recommend replacing them with sod... |
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Re: Re: A couple of things David, Glad I could help especially because your findings are particularly interesting. The findings of other experimenters I've read have been most notable for their imprecision and have g... |
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Yeah but ... There will be radiant transfer, but based on the results we've seen so far it is certainly not the dominant mode and likely doesn't justify painting the bottom of the pot black. |
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A couple of things The guy at minibull design tested blackened vs natural pots and found no significant difference in boil times. That made sense to me because the hot gasses from the flame contact the pot directly,... |
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Re: Re: Two things "What diameter rope are you using that mice can walk up it? I'd suspect some 2.2mm dyneema arborist rope rated to around 600lbs would serve both your pack weight and your food well." ... |
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insights Cola mentioned knots so tight it takes pliers to untie them. The solution is not to use knots, but lashings. One lashing technique is demonstrated in the Hennessy Hammocks web site instructional ... |
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Two things I have personal experience with letting the tail rope hang all the way to the ground. It makes a fine mouse ladder. Now I coil up the end so it dangles a few feet above the ground. I've fo... |
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so was their toe protection adequate? The toes look like they have just about as much protection as the New Balance trail shoes I hiked in over Pennsylvania's famous rocky AT last year. My toenails have grown back, thanks. I h... |
All Reader Reviews by Keith Selbo
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Osprey Exos 58 I bought this pack for the loads imposed by longer hikes which exceed the comfort capacity of my GG Mariposa. The decision to buy was a long time coming because the 58 weighs a pound and two ounces mo... |
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Hennessy CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Product: CAT CAPE PONCHO RAINFLY Manufacturer: Hennessy Hammocks Weight: 9 oz. Price: $89 This Rain fly replaces the stock fly on a number of Hennessy models including the Hyperlight Backpack... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I reviewed the hyperlight backpacker elsewhere, but I wanted to comment on the review above that said it's necessary to tighten the ropes after lying in the hammock. This hasn't been my exp... |
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SteriPen Adventurer Price: $90 Weight: 3.6 oz Capacity: 50 l. per set of CR12... |
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Bearikade Expedition First, I'll round out the product info of the first review with the dimensions: 9" dia. by 14". Pricey is an understatement. I surveyed bear canisters (see below) and this canister is ... |
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Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket The first reviewer in this thread summed up just about everything pretty well. I'd have opted to pay the fraction of an ounce weight penalty for a higher collar to avoid the inconvenience of usin... |
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Hennessy Hammocks lightweight hammock shelters For starters, they have some fantastic promotions. I got a Scout model free with my Hyperlight Backpacker. I gave it my daughter and she loves it. When I bought a Hyperlight for my wife, another ... |
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Backcountrygear.com When the wrong Western Mountaineering jacket model arrived (They sent me a Flash when I'd ordered a Flight) they overnighted me the Flight jacket and a return label for the Flash. I like a compan... |
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Remington RMHL2AAA-B Serious Competition For the EOS Manufacturer's Specifications ... |
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Glad SimplyCooking Microwave Steamer Bags I use these bags for baking all the time. Usually muffins for breakfast. Put the mix in the bag, roll it up and secure it with a rubber band so mix doesn't leak out the vents. When it's time... |
