Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during MAY, 2004. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain by...
It's too bad some of these tests get skewed a bit. I'm finding some of them less then useful. For example, at least two of the down air mattresses went to...
First off, you really should point out when you are criticizing BGT, that you are banned from testing because you failed to complete a test and kept a hennessy...
I have no reason to doubt David Anderson's assertion about David Spellman. However, based on David Spellman's constant availability to answer gear questions...
... Hi I assume you are referring to David Spellman's failure to keep his commitment to Hennessy Hammocks and BGT? If so, you can verify the current status for...
... Hi One further comment. This is of-course your choice, however it does not make what David Spellman's has done right. Hennessy is a small manufacturer,...
... <dspellman2002@y...> wrote:(amongst other things) <snip> ... pack ... I think that all of your other comments have been adequately addressed by others, so...
I certainly have no problem with David Spellman's advice being good as far backpacking goes. My problem is that he seems to take an adversarial role whenever...
Andrew Two things: One, I don't have any interest in arguing, and Two, I have no reason to doubt your word. My comment was intended to assist in maintaining...
OkOkOk already. Did I misunderstand the purpose of this thread? Is this a place to share information regarding lightweight backpacking, or is it a place to...
... Fair point and I guess that is what I was trying to do as well ... point you in the direction where you can assess the situation yourself. If you are...
... Hi LOL ... yep,amazing why more manufacturer's don't go with the approach of allowing the outer to be pitched first. This is the methodology applied to my...
http://www.rei.com/email/articles/gm0607king.html Continintal Divide Trail, and REI $30K sponsorship. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
Sorry -- haven't logged into this group very often and was unaware that my name was being taken in vain. I'll deal in a separate email with David Anderson's...
Hi David ... version). That is great to hear. Can you please point me to the message number on BGT and Yahoo! so it can be retrieved? I have searched for it...
In those days the reports were not uploaded to the message area, but directly to the files section of the Yahoo group. I think (but don't recall for sure) that...
... For example, at least two of the down air ... very ... reviews on ... integrity ... go ... Excellent. But two of the reviews rarely mentioned ground use...
UPS just delivered one of Bruce Warren's LuxuryLite external frame packs. Some of you have seen these already, but if not and you're interested, wander over...
... Thanks for posting this David, but I must admit I have a strong feeling of deja vu. Reads so much like another forums approach which I thought you bagged...
... Hey, thanks for posting this! I saw a glimpse of this pack on the "Walk" DVD, and have been wondering what it was ever since! This looks like an EXCELLENT...
Bruce recommends putting your bear canister inside the second (middle) compartment, preferably with some padding between it and the interior of the pack on the...
Okay -- took the pack out for a day hike Sunday. I put the bear can in the center cylinder, along with my old blue-foam winter sit pad between the bear can and...
Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during July, 2004. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain by...
Hi everyone, I am planning on doing the West Coast trail and would like to get some new hiking boots well before i go so i can break them in(the soles on my...
Hi All This is a blatant plug for BackpackGearTest. We want more Testers to test FREE gear. Why? Read on. BackpackGearTest.org or BGT (as it is known) is an...
Hi ultralighters! I'm a bit new to hiking, so glad to get any advice. I'm wondering if any tall people here have any opinions about buying the large vs regular...
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me their experiences on what rating sleeping bag they would choose for this situation. Following are temperature statistics...
Chris, I've slept out in the open down below 19 degrees with a 20 degree bag and an 8 degree insert, wearing lightweight thermals. I was actually too warm,...
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