... social ... Haha - yeah, that would make anyone frigid......
11552
André Corterier
zakalwe32
Dec 1, 2005 9:27 am
Careful with the term "dead air space". Dead air space is "dead" (as in: the air does not move around in it enough to effect convective heat loss) only when...
11553
togetherinparis
Dec 1, 2005 9:30 am
Vehicle batteries are not designed for deep draws. They're designed to stay topped off by the car or motorcycle's alternator. Deep draw lead acid batteries...
11554
dlfrost_1
Dec 1, 2005 9:52 am
... Other good places to search for 12v heating pads are stores catering to RV travellers and to off-the-grid greens. I saw this one on the Little Houses...
11555
dlfrost_1
Dec 1, 2005 10:28 am
... liner ... inside it ... but ... away as ... [and #11534] ... make a ... together ... might want ... won't go ... The closer the insulation is to your body...
11556
Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Dec 1, 2005 11:33 am
Fleece liner on the inside, it "clings" to you better and keeps the dead air spacedown like you said. If you need more on the oudside,...
11557
tim garner
slowhike
Dec 1, 2005 11:58 am
try the GOOD WILL store. man, i`ve been amazed at the fleece they have to choose from for $3.50 an item! sometimes they even have outdoor clothing (as in...
11558
Michael B. Carter
mra346
Dec 1, 2005 12:15 pm
True, there are deep cycle batteries and there are cranking batteries. There are also dual purpose batteries. I'm not sure if a "cranking"; battery used in a...
11559
joe_ulrich
Dec 1, 2005 1:43 pm
Why not just get a 12V converter/power supply. At todays technology, this whole concept is not a backpacking option. Just plug in the converter/power supply...
11560
jwj32542
Dec 1, 2005 2:21 pm
... Are these any kind of windstopper fleece? Or just normal fleece that would require a windproof shell? I've been keeping an eye out for a good deal, but...
11561
Moe T. Crow
moetcrow
Dec 1, 2005 2:36 pm
When on the bike you don't always have AC. depending upon the trip you could be doing some form of stealth camping but just off a road instead of a trail. oh...
11562
Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 1, 2005 2:40 pm
Wow J.D., now you're going hi-tech!!! .Ed Moderator, Hammock Camping List Author, Hammock Camping, The Complete Guide Editor, Hammock Camping News Owner,...
11563
Fuzzy
f_u_z_z_e_e
Dec 1, 2005 3:28 pm
... Sounds like the Skydog *I* met... Fuzzy...
11564
jonas4321
Dec 1, 2005 3:29 pm
I'm not an expert, but after two MD friends of mine persuated me to get rid of my waterbed because of the AC powered heater, I listened. It's primarily AC that...
11565
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 1, 2005 3:30 pm
... Not really... The Russians had an oil lamp/lantern with a thermocouple to power radios a loooong time ago - 50's...? RE: The mention of a "stream...
11566
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 1, 2005 3:37 pm
... Yes...<g>... Talked with Paul yesterday on the phone. He has some hikes in early Spring. One 33 miler in the Brandywine area. Care to join us...? J.D....
11567
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 1, 2005 3:43 pm
This is what I was referring to in a previous post: <http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20051001/note11.asp> Now tell me this won't work.....!!! And, did you...
11568
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 1, 2005 3:46 pm
... Ahhh.... No comment other than to point out that only in the USA is electrical power distribution primarily AC. The rest of the world is a bit better at...
11569
Bill in Houston
zippydooda
Dec 1, 2005 7:20 pm
... Not true....
11570
Bill in Houston
zippydooda
Dec 1, 2005 7:22 pm
... Somehow I think it would taste like yeast added to a mix of PGA and water. Ugh. Bill in Houston...
11571
tim garner
slowhike
Dec 1, 2005 8:41 pm
jeff... i have a differant opinion than some on fleece w/ wind block,etc (we may have discused this a while back? sorry if we did). in my thinking, if you have...
11572
tim garner
slowhike
Dec 1, 2005 8:47 pm
yeah... i`m w/ you j, i think i`ll just keep finding efficeant ways to capture the heat my bodys making instead of surounding myself w/ electric wires:~)...
11573
Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Dec 1, 2005 9:32 pm
AC is easier to transmit over distance. See the historical argument between George Westinghouse and Edison. Westinghouse won. With the Edison method every...
11574
Dick Matthews
hikerdick
Dec 1, 2005 11:29 pm
I don't know the definition soft shell clothes so I can't comment on them. The fleece, windbarrier and fleece sandwich (think OR Windstopper balaclava) is not...
11575
Moz
list@...
Dec 2, 2005 5:16 am
... I'm sure you mean "was". HVDC is currently the preferred option for distance transmission, it's only at the local distribution level that AC is easier...
11576
dlfrost_1
Dec 2, 2005 7:58 am
... that ... These are normal, breathable fleece. ... one ... I'm in agreement with the others here that a seperate windshell is better. You can switch out...
11577
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 2, 2005 12:02 pm
... Thank you, Moz. This is so way Off Topic that I am dropping it. Except to say that I did spend some time in Brasil (the way they spell it) in the '80's....
11578
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 2, 2005 12:12 pm
... Yes, I use a very similar "system". This has worked quite well for me: 1st Layer - Thin inexpensive polypro 2nd Layer - Montane / Pertex Wind Shirt (More...
11579
J.D. Hoessle
jdhoessle
Dec 2, 2005 12:27 pm
Total Excitement here readying my gear for Springer! As I emailed Rosaleen offline, I have about 17 different gear combos that are all weather-dependent...
11580
marta_clark
Dec 2, 2005 12:32 pm
I made it to the Super WM yesterday and bought fabric and stuffing for the test hammock. I'm planning to make it tonight and (assuming completion of the...
