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We've had complaints in the past that people didn't apply for gear tests because they felt they had no chance to be selected. So far, one person as applied for...
13 Sep 25, 2001
12:00 pm

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In a message dated 9/22/01 5:01:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Coy Boy- What is your definition of the trees being "too big?" I'm not being flip and ...
3 Sep 25, 2001
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Review of the Petzl Tikka Headlamp By David Livingston davidll@... Age: 40 Height: 6' 0", Weight: 200lbs. Testing location: Colorado I have had the...
1 Sep 25, 2001
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put a folder in for an evaluation on the yellowstone techno trail. I was in the process of applying for the sil shelter when I discovered my fo-paw (sp). I...
2 Sep 24, 2001
10:17 pm

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Product: Garmin eTrex gps Website: http://www.garmin.com/products/etrex Firmware version: 2.10 MSRP: $145.00 Retail U.S.: $119.95 Purchased from: TVNav...
4 Sep 24, 2001
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BACKPACK GEAR TEST REPORT ITEM: Mt. Washington Sleeping Pad Manufacturer: High Country Outdoor Products Email: www.highcop.com Telephone: 1.800.304.4442 ...
1 Sep 24, 2001
6:15 pm

Larry
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Jerry, I would like to test and report on the Equinox Bivy. I have read all the rules and requirements for being a gear tester and I promise to comply with ...
1 Sep 23, 2001
11:33 pm

Roy P. Massena
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Hello, What is the chance that I could get the group here to test the Target Ultralight Sleeping bag. The advertisement for it on the Target web sight says "...
2 Sep 23, 2001
7:18 am

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I think it was on this list I mentioned that I had used my SWA inline filter on a recent trip and had lost the large o-ring that fits between the housing...
1 Sep 23, 2001
3:51 am

Jason Rumohr
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They should have enough testers by now. If they need more I'll post it to the list. Jerry Please note my new email address. MSN has absorbed Qwest's ISP...
1 Sep 22, 2001
6:45 am

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Here is my second link to a review http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BackpackGearTest/files/Shelters/Hennessy ...
2 Sep 22, 2001
6:44 am

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For the past hour I have tried to get 2 links to previous test to show up on an application. So far I can only get one to paste at a time and if I leave my...
1 Sep 22, 2001
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We've been asked to field test and evaluate a new, as yet unnamed product. It is an LED light in the vaguely Photon style. It has an on/off switch, lithium...
13 Sep 22, 2001
4:54 am

Larry Hillberg
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You've heard about it. Now we're going to test it. Equinox is offering us their 6 oz. bivy. That's right....6 OZ! The top is water proof (resistant??, their...
4 Sep 22, 2001
3:45 am

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Barbara "Barb" Williams barbwill@... Lodi, California Age: 58 5'5", 145# Jerry, Excuse a short application. I am in Washington, on my sister's ...
2 Sep 22, 2001
3:36 am

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We'll be leaving tomorrow for a week of backpacking/camping/goofing off in beautiful Yosemite. I'll be testing out lots o' gear, which I will report on when I...
1 Sep 22, 2001
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Sonjia Leyva
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I'm forwarding the applicants directly to Reed Jones. He will contact the testers he chooses and will deal with the reports. No reports are to be posted to...
1 Sep 21, 2001
11:23 pm

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Again, not sure if I am too late for this offer or not, but I would LOVE to check this item out. Application for Equinox Bivy: Tim Scott Nottingham, NH Age 27...
2 Sep 21, 2001
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Whoops, forgot the most important part! I have read all the rules and requirements for being a gear tester and I promise to comply with all of them, namely...
1 Sep 21, 2001
10:08 pm

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I need more testers for this series. This is a beta test so you will be reporting directly to the company producing the light. Jerry Please note my new email...
13 Sep 21, 2001
9:48 pm

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A tip for those of you who receive the forum messages in "digest" format: Please do not "Reply" to the digest message you receive. When you do that (unless...
2 Sep 21, 2001
9:24 pm

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Jerry, I have submitted an application to test the DeLorme if you do not hame enought testers. It is message #4601. Since then I have posted another owner...
3 Sep 21, 2001
7:44 pm

Larry
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Please find below my owner report for the sleeping bag, Mountain Hardware Conduit SL with down and a +15 degree rating. If this is adequate for your reviews...
4 Sep 21, 2001
3:15 pm

Larry
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This is good. But a reminder: Before donating anywhere check with your employer. They may be willing to contribute with you. My employer is offering a 100%...
1 Sep 21, 2001
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Oops! Sorry Jerry. I didn't include my links, because I am a dummy. As soon as I figure out how to get my links pasted into this form where you post, I will...
4 Sep 20, 2001
9:32 pm

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Dear Jerry, I just wanted to let you know that I figured the link problem out, I think! (THANKS ROB!) I know it is probably too late, but just as a test run,...
2 Sep 20, 2001
9:05 pm

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I have been monitoring this list and using your reports to look at gear. I would like to know how to I start to actually test some of these things that you...
5 Sep 20, 2001
5:18 pm

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I will be closing the tester call for the Delorme Topo USA series tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/18. Please get your applications in ASAP. Jerry Please note my new...
6 Sep 20, 2001
5:15 pm

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Some of you have already reviewed or in the process of reviewing products for backpackinglight.com. We have a growing inventory of products pending review and...
1 Sep 18, 2001
5:37 pm

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I just wanted to remind everyone who is having problems with delivery of their Frogg Toggs that it is highly probably that their shipping was disturbed by at...
3 Sep 18, 2001
9:44 am

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