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Just ran across an auction site for outdoor stuff. It's called BivWak.com. Has anyone used it? Most of the items appeared to clearance things from outdoor...
1 Oct 27, 2008
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1 Aug 15, 2008
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I'm considering purchasing this stove. Has anyone had any experience with it? The wide arms look like they would provide excellent pot stability. At 3.4 oz...
7 Jul 23, 2008
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Reminder from: ultralightbackpacking Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ultralightbackpacking/cal www.huntersonly.com Thursday July 10, 2008 7:00 pm -...
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Does anyone have advice on GPS? I would like to get one that is very user friendly. I prefer not to get the cheapest, but get one that is best value. I don't...
5 May 11, 2008
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Chuck Henderson
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How do folks weigh in on the use of fruit roll-up type products? Seems to me they've got weight, calories, nutrition and convenience all in one package. I...
10 May 5, 2008
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Arnold Tompkins
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I am soliciting input for preventing blisters. I have a relatively expensive pair ($250) of Lowa boots that I got from REI last fall. I have been walking...
14 Apr 30, 2008
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Jennifer DeLauro
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I know this isn't about ultra light but thought I would ask anyway I am a true blue die hard map and compass guy, but since I am a scout leader I have to be...
5 Apr 28, 2008
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Tim D. Williamson
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My pre-production prototype of the Gossamer Gear Whisper is starting to come apart at the seams after about 100 days on the trail. I'm comparing these packs...
3 Apr 4, 2008
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Steve Sergeant
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Hey Everyone, I'm trying to plan a 3 day 2 night hike for January and I was wondering if anyone has a good trail in mind. I live in Austin, TX and want to keep...
1 Nov 10, 2007
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Jennifer
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i'm looking for a lightweight tent any suggestion .i'm a single woman age 48 if that make any different i hike and backpack alone most of the time in...
7 Oct 19, 2007
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Aris
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It's got a great pre-filter, and breaks down easily. The only problem I had was that the pre-filter was a little light. In swift water it washed upwards to the...
1 Oct 3, 2007
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Tim D. Williamson
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Can anyone recommend a water filtration system?...
7 Oct 3, 2007
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Jerry Goller
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Ok, I know this is not exatly in the ultra-light category but I was thinking this lantern would be great for easy weekends when the goal is not to cover a lot...
5 Sep 27, 2007
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Don Ladigin
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I've had a last-minute change of vacation plans, and rather than a trip to the foothills of the Appalachians, we're now headed to the Ozarks. Can anyone...
2 Sep 22, 2007
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Greg
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I have the Garmin eTrex VistaCX: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=326 I like that it's waterproof. It was easy to use right out of the box. The...
2 Sep 19, 2007
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Martin Saumure
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OK, I dragged out my refrigerant scale, found a battery, and separated my old rig into it's parts- the one's I figured on keeping, at least. I included the...
21 Sep 16, 2007
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Jerry Goller
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Interesting. But, I won't continue the thread further. I just realized my dilemma of loving the environment and possibly hurting it by going out into it with...
2 Sep 16, 2007
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Jim Buch
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It is my understanding that most titanium was coming out of Russia. It is a legacy of when they decided to pour billions into a titanium industry to build...
2 Sep 16, 2007
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David Laurie
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I do now have a dilemma, Tom, thank you very much ;-( I never gave it any thought before-- but you're right on about it. However, this is the same dilemma...
1 Sep 15, 2007
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I'd consider replacing the entire canteen setup for soda/water bottle(s) and a collapsible camper's cup, except I'm a coffee drinker, and the canteen cup lets...
3 Sep 7, 2007
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Arnold Tompkins
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ok quick question for anyone with the beyond backpacking book and the backpack from ray. on his web site he says that the backpack is designed for rayway...
3 Sep 7, 2007
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Ron Whittaker
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Hello, all- glad to have spotted this group. I've been prevented from going backpacking for sometime now, due to a lower back injury I suffered in May '06....
4 Sep 7, 2007
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Ron Whittaker
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I think you'd be surprised. I currently have 5 different water containers: 2L Platypus Platy Bottle 1.058 oz 2L Nalgene Widemouth Bottle...
1 Sep 6, 2007
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Tim D. Williamson
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Hello, I am wondering if we can brainstorm and make a list of favorite trail songs. I often sing John Denver songs. Anyone have suggestions? I am headed to...
7 Sep 5, 2007
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Arnold Tompkins
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I am going on my 7 day BP trip Sunday. Driving through Boise on the way to Yellowstone from Oregon. I have purchased my evening meals ( not sure what you call...
4 Sep 3, 2007
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David Brunstein
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Anyone ever wear a kilt while backpacking? Suggestions on fabric? There should be one out there that is a quick dry nylon etc....
2 Sep 3, 2007
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When I backpack, I have a problem with the waist belt on the pack pushing my pants down. I have to stop once in a while and pull them up. Do you know a clever...
3 Aug 30, 2007
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Don Ladigin
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Check with the current treasurer of the ATC. He was hiking in a kilt two years ago. Should be able to get contact information from their magazine ...
6 Aug 30, 2007
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Jerry Goller
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