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Cascade Designs Platypus product line review Owner Review Reviewed By: Andrew Mytys Email: amytys (at) backpacker (dot) com Date Published: November 1, 2002 ...
22 Nov 3, 2002
7:39 pm

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As I look at the BGT site, under "Hydration Systems", there are individual folders for the Platys 1.8l Hoser (non Big-Zip) and the Platy Big-Zip 3 that reads...
13 Nov 3, 2002
7:38 am

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Hey Jerry... what's going to be the OR request for November? Still has the October request out there....
1 Nov 2, 2002
11:10 pm

Andy Mytys
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Oooooh, radio reviews would be nice. I carry a nifty <but kinda big> radio that has a built in speaker. Very handy not to have to use earphones! Anybody have...
3 Nov 2, 2002
10:56 pm

Andy Mytys
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I have two radios that I have used backpacking. Would this list like owner reviews of this type of item? Thanks, Karin ...
1 Nov 2, 2002
6:25 pm

Karin Claus
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Just one question, what was the final height that worked best for you? "Pitching the hammock is a complete breeze, and it only took me a couple of tries at...
2 Nov 2, 2002
4:11 pm

Rami
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Oops, dunno what happened there, I'll try again... Hi all, please feel free to read and comment--I look forward to hearing your thoughts. -Dawn Moonbow...
1 Nov 2, 2002
12:33 am

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I figure an explanation for my late, then early reports is needed. On September 18th my 89 year-old father-in-law, Dad, had a fall and suffered a stroke. My...
5 Nov 2, 2002
12:32 am

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Hi George Both your manufacturer&#39;s URL's in your GoLite Trek Pack Initial report are not functioning correctly. With this line: <p><font...
3 Nov 1, 2002
6:36 pm

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Hi Andy, Keep in mind, this is a list of manufacturer&#39;s links, not product links. When adding the manufacturers, I've been trying to take a very even handed ...
10 Nov 1, 2002
4:57 pm

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Please review, edit, and comment on my Field Test Report. Thanks, Rami Hennessy Explorer Ultralight A-sym Hammock www.hennessyhammock.com Personal Biographical...
1 Nov 1, 2002
4:37 pm

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We have 3 of the Brasslite Solo at http://www.brasslite.com/ to test. Here is the info from the website on the Solo *---- Construction Materials*: 30 ga. brass...
5 Nov 1, 2002
2:46 pm

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APPLICATION TO TEST: Pack Towel (beta test) APPLICANT: COY STARNES GENDER: MALE AGE: 40 WEIGHT 230 LBS. (104 kg.) HEIGHT 6 FT. (1.83 m.) E-MAIL:...
1 Nov 1, 2002
2:35 pm

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I am Jamie Martinez, a survival instructor currently living in Okinawa, Japan. I have had over 3000 students from all over the world. I am a 5'5" Hispanic...
2 Nov 1, 2002
1:57 pm

John Burnet
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You may want to also try: SnipURL. Among other things, the site lets you create URLs with nicknames. Check it out right here: http://www.snipurl.com -James T....
4 Nov 1, 2002
12:51 pm

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G'day Group This is a trial of a new weekly report in response to the frequent question, "what tests are still open?" This weekly report will only continue if...
8 Nov 1, 2002
6:59 am

Jamie
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<< One thing I would like to know... I've been reading little bits of your Long Trail Journal, and you say that your filter exploded. What filter was this? Can...
2 Nov 1, 2002
4:47 am

Shane Steinkamp
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Hi all :-) I think my writing needs some sprucing up. I would love to get some off-list constructive criticism! What do you like about the way I write reports?...
2 Nov 1, 2002
4:07 am

Shane Steinkamp
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I'm a little curious about the deal between REI and Golite. I have never seen Golite gear in their stores, but I have noticed Golite gear on the rei-outlet...
3 Nov 1, 2002
2:00 am

Andy Mytys
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[comments in square brackets aren't meant to go in the final report] Personal Information: Name: Susan Davis Age: 33 Gender: Female Height: 5'10" Weight: 230 ...
3 Nov 1, 2002
1:39 am

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The official test period for the Princeton Tec Aurora Headlamp closed on Tuesday, October 29th. Status for testers is as follows: David Anderson: Initial and...
1 Nov 1, 2002
1:26 am

Curt Peterson
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Final Report looks great. Thanks for uploading to BGT already! -Curt...
1 Nov 1, 2002
1:21 am

Curt Peterson
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Final report looks great! Thanks for uploading it to BGT in such a timely manner. -Curt...
1 Nov 1, 2002
1:20 am

Curt Peterson
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Final report looks good, Jack. Thanks for uploading it to BGT already! -Curt...
1 Nov 1, 2002
1:18 am

Curt Peterson
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Final report looks good. Who would have thought that with all the camping and backpacking the greatest risk posed to this light would be from a cat? Upload...
1 Nov 1, 2002
1:17 am

Curt Peterson
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I recall seeing a request for Platy and Therm-A-Rest owner reviews earlier this month. I will be posting my extensive Platy review tonight. I looked at the ...
2 Oct 31, 2002
10:42 pm

Graham Blamey
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The report is ready, but I want to try one more day to get my picture scanned. -Toby K. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
1 Oct 31, 2002
10:40 pm

George McFly
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Alright - I'm slated as monitor for 2 tests, and I'm disappearing in 2 weeks for one of my annual backpacking trips to the GC, and then to visit my grand-ma-ma...
3 Oct 31, 2002
10:40 pm

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Info Name: Toby Kraft Age: 26 Gender: Male ;) Height: 5'10" Weight: 195 lbs Stomping Grounds: San Francisco Bay Area, Ventana wilderness, Tahoe/Sierra region...
1 Oct 31, 2002
10:21 pm

George McFly
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I'm not a moderator, but I'm always on the lookout for lighter shoes... ... take the - sign out perhaps? ... Units please :) ... Insert an "I" before "have" -...
1 Oct 31, 2002
5:02 pm

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