Hi Jerry...I have to agree with mara....as much as I enjoy testing out new gear...I dont think there will be enough ice in the adirondacks after april 1st. I...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 1, 2001 5:08 pm
I was afraid there wouldn't be all that much ice and snow on the east side. Is there any place back east that would still have ice then? Jerry ... From:...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 1, 2001 7:09 pm
I may be curing a problem that doesn't exist but it wouldn't be the first time. I don't want testers holding back on small items because they do not want to be...
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George Cole
gcole@...
Feb 1, 2001 7:26 pm
<SNIP>The April 1st date was only after much begging. I'm afraid that is as soon as we can get them. I ran into Danny Giovale, owner of Kahtoola, at REI this...
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KeithHooks@...
Feb 1, 2001 7:42 pm
This pack would be most appropriate for one of our younger/smaller scouts, aged 11 to 14, carrying 25 to 40 pounds. We will be backpacking locally...
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Larry Hillberg
hhloth@...
Feb 1, 2001 7:59 pm
Jerry We're always anxious to hear about and try new gear no matter what its cost. I think the problem is more likely the timetable for the reports. On the...
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Justin Vlietstra
justin@...
Feb 1, 2001 8:18 pm
Any of the mountains in the northeast would be suitable in April. White Mountains, Adirondacks, Catskills. I hike in the Adirondacks and I've been chest deep...
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wincomit@...
Feb 2, 2001 8:48 am
G'day I'm new to this list. Born and bred in Oz. Majority of backpacking in Oz, but also in NZ,UK and Turkey First solo walk SW Tasmania when I was 9yo. Now...
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geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:58 pm
I didn't want to wait for this product until next year. The first run is sold out so this was the best I could do. I was in hopes that some PCT thrus would be...
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geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:59 pm
This pack goes up to 22". If that would fit your younger/smaller Scouts I'd hate to see what your older/larger Scouts look like...lol. The pack is made in two...
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Amy Friends
coelura@...
Feb 2, 2001 2:14 pm
... What are the items? I can't volunteer unless I know what they might be! :-) Sandpiper _________________________________________________________________ ...
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Jack Voss
vossj@...
Feb 2, 2001 2:53 pm
G'day, Mate. Welcome aboard from a mere peon. I'll expose my ignorance right up front. Where is OZ? Please, help me out here? Kayak Jack Doing what you like...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 2:54 pm
Patience, my child.... ;o). I'll do it later today. I'm still kicking the cold I picked up at the show. It'll be a couple of hours. Jerry ... From: Amy Friends...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:30 pm
Don't sell them short...they are way cool! Very light (under 2oz on my scales) and very warm. I wear a baseball cap, glasses and dual hearing aids (blown up...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:40 pm
You can see them at www.arctic180s.com ....
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:43 pm
This item was discussed on BackpackingLight awhile back so I got some. We have 5 to test. You can see them at www.polarwrap.com . My short testing indicates...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 4:56 pm
This product is identical to Aqua Mira. The product can be viewed at www.pristine.ca . As it has an EPA number, the effectiveness of the product isn't at...
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Larry Hillberg
hhloth@...
Feb 2, 2001 5:24 pm
You can see them at www.arctic180s.com . I own two pairs of these. They can be shortened, lengthened and twisted to fit perfectly. I get earaches even in...
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Michael Tocci
cmtocci@...
Feb 2, 2001 5:25 pm
The best I can offer is that we see whats what on april 1st. I know some of the higher peaks...like giant, marcy, wolf jaw etc may still have some white stuff...
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Gerry Gladu
thru.hiker@...
Feb 2, 2001 5:53 pm
Thumbs up to Jerry, it looks like he's been busy finding interesting gear for folks to test. I, myself, have been lax in getting an archive site up and running...
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Amy Friends
coelura@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:08 pm
Jerry - I can test these if you need someone, and also compare them with Gore's ear mitts. _________________________________________________________________ ...
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David_Troeger@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:42 pm
Jerry, I can't help out with the crampons and ear muffs because I just don't think its going to be cold much longer here in Texas. However, I'm more than ...
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william.gates@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:46 pm
I suppose I'll be the first to toss my hat in on this one... I live in New England and spend my weekends in the winter skiing, camping, or more often...
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Mara Factor
m_factor@...
Feb 2, 2001 6:47 pm
I spend quite a bit of time hiking in the White Mountains (NH) and in other cold weather areas of the northeast and would be able to give the mask a good test....
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Jack Voss
vossj@...
Feb 2, 2001 7:09 pm
Jerry, I can test this while camping in late April. If that time frame is acceptable, I volunteer for this. Alternatively, I could test it at home anytime...
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ackbar
ackbar@...
Feb 2, 2001 7:19 pm
Hi. I have been a luker for some time now (since the Hensey Hammocks). I never did do a proper introduction. I have been car camping all my life, but now my...
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David Foote
dfoote@...
Feb 2, 2001 7:23 pm
I am guessing this is a test below the $50 threshold. I am volunteering. Both myself and son (13, Boy Scout). would use it. Compared it to iodine & Polar Pure...
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Chad F Williams
kimchad97@...
Feb 2, 2001 7:58 pm
I would like to be considered for this test. I'll be hiking in Central Louisiana in 4 weeks, not far from where we used my buddy's PUR-Hiker. I mention this ...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 8:14 pm
Welcome aboard, mate. I'm reasonably sure we can find someplace in the US that matches the conditions in the parts of Oz..... ;o) Jerry ... From:...
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Gear Tester
geartester@...
Feb 2, 2001 8:14 pm
Opps!...sorry Jack....just read the next message and figured it out.....Oz is Australia.....Welcome aboard, Mate. Jerry ... From: Jack Voss To:...
