I didn't mention it in my earlier post, but I actually have run into problems twice w/ the exped... once the valve failed & I used the glue in the repair...
Thanks to everyone who sent me info on the Exped and Stephenson's DAM pads. To sum up what most people emailed and posted sorry for the cross post I emailed...
I have both. I've only used the Stephens DAM a few times, both at home & on the trail. I keep going back to the Exped DAM7, mainly because the Stephens DAM,...
I use a Stephenson DAM on the ground as well as with my hammock. I won't camp without it. On the ground, it is far superior to any other pad I've tried. The...
I'm looking to but either the Exped Down Mat 7 or a Stephenson's Down air mats. If anyone has used them or another brad I'd be interested in hearing what you...
Nice looking hammock Paddy. I'll have to try one out. From: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of paddydrury ...
Just a short note to say I have had chance to take a look at the new DD Hammock / bivi and lightweight tarp. I have put up 2 videos on You Tube but they are...
thanks this should keep me busy for awhile...... just got my super shelter in the post today......... raining here tomorrow i will go and see how it...
... I have only been there in reasonably warm weather, so I can't knowleably comment on the footwear. I typically bought a $3 pair of running shoes at the...
A Couple of Newbie Camper Questions Regarding the Appalachian Trail: 1) How can you tell which side of a tent footprint is up? Does the seam tape go up or...
In mid December I am going on an Aravaipa hike. I have never hiked here that time of year. This is a place where you spend hours in a creek wading on (often)...
i need something much much smaller but do not fear i have been turned on to a site www.greenbatteries.com and from what i have seen i think...
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... Sure, if you can *find* a free battery that's lighter it makes sense to use one. To repeat the first sentence of that paragraph: "if CHEAP is the main...
Seeing how you would be using this for cycling... instead of using the heavy car battery wouldn't it make more sense to use a rechargeable 6 volt lantern...
Mark Garvey over in RootsRadicals uses solar to charge the SLA batteries he uses to power his electric assist on his bicycle. Search through the rootsradicals...
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... Very. The things you listed will probably take +/- 5% on voltage but the same total power will be required. Powering a laptop requires either a big panel...
... On a more general basis What are the charging requirments for small portable electronics. Most solar panls have a maximum output listed, but what does it...
you'll have to be more specific. what is the voltage and amperage(or wattage) of the devices you need to charge, how long to charge them and how often. also...
you paid a lot..............my budget is $100.00 for a charger and i know that i made an offer it would insult you................ ... From: Debbie & Drake...
I have a Brunton Solaroll 14 that is powerful enough to run my laptop. I used it a lot, and it was great. It's 12" x 57", and weighs in at 17 oz. max output:...
18Ah 12v SLA is a battery. 18Ah(Amp hours) means it is rated to supply .9 amps for twenty hours. If your discharge rate is higher than that you will not get...
For a recent cycle tour I carried a full solar demonstration rig (20W panel, 18AH 12V SLA, two multimeters wired into it, charge controller, powering a laptop,...
