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Large Titanium Goat Bivy
I've done some searching on this site, and found a lot about the regular size being small, but what about the large? I am tall and skinny (6'3", 155lbs) and want two...
I like nature- I am a dirty, crunchy, organic-eating, bike-riding hippie.
Hi Chris, A couple of observations: Most of the US cities I have visited recently have a brown cloud hanging over them, too. Not as bad as, say, Calcutta or New Delhi,...
I like nature- I am a dirty, crunchy, organic-eating, bike-riding hippie.
Steven, et. al., I think you identified the key point when you said "i have often wondered how those who care deeply about the environment reconcile owning the equipment they carry while...
I like nature- I am a dirty, crunchy, organic-eating, bike-riding hippie.
Sorry, for the 'poser' Ernie. My Profs always hated my questions in class - particularly when they couldn't answer them. They could always tell that one was coming when they smelled the...
I like nature- I am a dirty, crunchy, organic-eating, bike-riding hippie.
A basic law of economics, there are always costs involved. There were some really excellent points in this discussion, especially in Mark's rant. I'm also chuckling at Erin's observation that experts have...
AR pack
hey, havent been on the forums for a few months, but I have a question. I have been looking into a few adventure racing style backpacks, Im thinking of buying two, one...
Helly Hansen 2 oz. Jackets at SAC
Steep and Cheap has Helly Hansen Zone jackets for about $66. The listed weight is 2 ounces, they have pit zips, a hood, and are supposed to be waterproof/breathable. It seems that...
specific Map question:
Anybody out there do "no map" travel, ever? Like in a place you have never been before? If so, care to share details? No response? Is this because going without a map...
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...
How do you pack your pack?
One of the advantages of being around for a long time is that you get to see trends come and go. Gear and techniques move in and out of vogue over the...
Littlbug Wood Burning Stove Littlbug Junior
First, to find the website note that Little Bug is spelled with no "e". The efficiency of this stove amazed me. I have tried homemade versions of woodburners with little success, so...
reading and writing on UL trips
It haven't solved these equations in perhaps 7 or 8 years, but my initial calculation gave this as a result: s(t)=14t + t²/2 with s(24)=624. Toms right: Here's some further explanation Its...
Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA)
I was gonna write about the service at SC Down Works, here in California, but the topic says gear not "Companies" when it came up. So ... I'll talk about the Company...
BPLRank v0.1
BPLRank v0.2 was installed today. This is beta. Please read this thread before posting here so you understand the history of BPLRank. The last rank was next to meaningless and quite contrived...
Make Your Own Gear: 5 Yards to SUL, Part 3 – Tarp
Hi Lance, Do you still have the "spread sheet for computing catenary curves" that you posted in the forum back in December, 2006? If you do, could you please email it to...
Schrade (Taylor) SP-2 Folding 3" lightweight pocket knife
The Schrade SP-2 Raider Lightweight Locbac folding pocket knife is my always take with me tool. (This was a 5 rated product until I discovered it is no longer made with serrations...
Prolite 3S vs POE Max Compact
I'm rethinking my prolite 3S pad based upon Ken Knight's favorite gear choice of the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max Compact 3/4 Sleeping Pad. They have almost the identical length and width and...
Ceramic knife lightest per inch?
Is a ceramic knife the lightest per inch while maintaining some utility? I have a Gerber Ultralight LST on order, but for a longer blade suitable for "extreme picnicking" I chose this...
Going Wool? share your knowledge
Hey Reid, You stated that: "Truth be told, and I want to be honest with you. Although the Tioga and Shak Hoody are great tops and we've developed a group of hard-core...
Winter Expedition Race Gear List
Here is the first iteration of my gear list for the Arrowhead 135 race that I will be running (on foot) in February from International Falls to Tower, MN on the Arrowhead...
