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Just spoke with MSR. The Zoid 1.0s should ship in the next 7-10 days. The Zoid 2.0s are on backorder until May 15. Jerry...
1 Apr 27, 2001
8:35 pm

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This is a last call for testers for the JagBag silk bag liner. They can be viewed at http://www.jagbags.co.nz/products.htm ....
1 Apr 27, 2001
7:52 pm

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Leki testers: Is the 17oz stated weight of the Leki poles for the pair, or for each pole? Thanks, David Robinson...
1 Apr 27, 2001
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Leki Sierra Photo/Hiking Staffs I have around 80 miles on a pair of Leki Sierra Photo/Hiking Staffs. I like them very well. I have used them as wading staffs,...
2 Apr 27, 2001
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What type of poles did the Leki testers request? I requested the Cor-Tec AS poles with springs. So far, I see the Farmer Bob and Gina received the same poles. ...
3 Apr 27, 2001
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Our own testing revealed that the Seychelle filter was about twice as fast as the SWA.. Jerry...
1 Apr 27, 2001
3:41 pm

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Hello Everyone, I have around 80 miles on a pair of Leki Sierra Photo/Hiking Staffs. I like them very well. I have used them as wading staffs, cross country...
1 Apr 27, 2001
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The Leki's arrived this afternoon around 2:00. The UPS man looked rather startled at my excitement. He never had time to knock! I received the AS Cor Tec...
1 Apr 27, 2001
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CMG Bonfire Lantern Review. Summary. The Bonfire is fairly light weight (4.6 oz. with batteries and lanyard). Offers a reasonable amount of light for reading...
3 Apr 27, 2001
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... From: GearTester To: BackpackGearTest@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 12:55 PM Subject: JagBag Silk Bag Liner Test THIS IS A CALL FOR TESTERS....
11 Apr 26, 2001
6:17 pm

Larry Duke
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Jerry, I would like to be considered for inclusion in the testers group for the JagBag Silk Liner test. I will be embarking on a week long trip in the peak...
1 Apr 26, 2001
5:46 pm

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Jerry (sorry if this was duplicated- Yahoo prob). I take great umbrage at not being selected. Your "criteria"; for selection is in reality, seemingly...
1 Apr 26, 2001
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On home made walking poles, I have used crutch tips from pharmacies. One wore out; none came off. If they are too large, shim up the end of the pole with the...
1 Apr 26, 2001
3:17 pm

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I'd like to hear about the rubber tips. I've tried them on my Leki poles and they just fell off after a couple miles. I hope that Leki has worked on that...
1 Apr 26, 2001
2:47 pm

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Good morning Jerry. I would like to test the JagBag pure silk sleeping bag liner. I have read all the requirements and conditions and will abide by all of ...
1 Apr 26, 2001
1:24 pm

Larry Duke
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... My experiance is the Leki brand Rubber tips do not stay on well. Stick it in sucking mud and it is gone. This may be something to include in your testing...
1 Apr 26, 2001
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Sorry about that. Fence repair and bushogging all day takes its tole. Coy Boy...
2 Apr 26, 2001
3:45 am

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Combined Reports 1 & 2 for Leki Ultralite TI Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles Model # TG2138-00 Adventure Alan 4/26/01 I receive my Leki Ultralite TI Cor-Tec AS...
2 Apr 26, 2001
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You are a member of this list because you love gear, trying it out, reading about it, buying it. But you want to purchase it in an informed manner because some...
2 Apr 25, 2001
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I am a 45y/o male. 5'10"; 215lbs. I live in southern California. Doug Prosser 2551 Gabriela CT Camarillo, CA 93012 H: 805-987-2407 W: 818-719-3686 I do a lot...
1 Apr 25, 2001
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I just spoke with Bill Crumish, Customer Service Manger for Leki, and he told me that all Ti poles shipped to the testers last week. Heads Up! testers. Jerry...
9 Apr 25, 2001
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12 Apr 25, 2001
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... sleeping pad material to wrap the tree before tying the rope to it?< This is a great idea. I've studied a bit of arboriculture (was a certified arborist...
3 Apr 25, 2001
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Is it just me, or is anyone else feeling a little like a lottery ticket holder? Outnumbered, PM "No such thing as bad weather, just bad gear" -The Weigh...
7 Apr 25, 2001
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They list two different weights. The heavier one is recommended for rougher use. Jerry...
1 Apr 25, 2001
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Sometimes being an LNT nut can make enemies but i can't help it. About those hammocks.....whenever you tie a rope to a tree and apply stress, it cracks and...
5 Apr 25, 2001
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Status of Lowe Ophir test as of April 25, 2001, 13:15 UTC: All testers have posted either 1st & 2nd or combined initial report. FINAL REPORTS ARE DUE MAY 7. ...
1 Apr 25, 2001
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... From: GearTester To: BackpackGearTest@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 7:54 AM Subject: JagBag They list two different weights. The heavier...
1 Apr 25, 2001
2:06 am

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Coming home from work tonight at 5:00pm, there was a box on the kitchen table. It was the Leki Ultralite TI Core-tec Trekking poles. The box was slightly...
3 Apr 25, 2001
2:02 am

Jerry Goller
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Elizabeth, I'm sure someone from this list would be happy to be your friend and make themself available to help you test the double jag bag. Ha! Carol...
1 Apr 24, 2001
9:25 pm

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