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  1. Thread: no see'm on tarp

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    There is a thing called a "Bug Bivi" It's piece...

    There is a thing called a "Bug Bivi" It's piece of bug net with poles in it. I loved mine.Superlite bug protection. But I have started to use a Go-Lite Bug-insert(?). It's pretty much a light weight...
  2. Thread: military service

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    Poll: Navy 81- 85. AX with VS28 on CV62 with AIMD. Now...

    Navy 81- 85. AX with VS28 on CV62 with AIMD. Now for you non squids.
    Anti Submarine Electronics Technician with Anti Sub S3A squadron 28 on the aircraft carrier Independance with the aircraft...
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    My vote is for the Giga too. I was out a couple...

    My vote is for the Giga too. I was out a couple of weeks ago in the Whites. It was cold and snowy. I was using the Jet Boil canister and it worked great but I went through a lot of fuel trying to met...
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    I have the regular Seedhouse 1 and it's a much...

    I have the regular Seedhouse 1 and it's a much better weight/durability tent IMHO. But I just got the Go Lite lair insert mated with a 8x10 sil-tarp and it's a neat shelter. But I only have had that...
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    I'll second the idea that 22 miles in that...

    I'll second the idea that 22 miles in that section wouldn't be any fun. That and why would you want to blow through such a cool place. Peace. J.J.B.
  6. Thread: BigPig

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    I get a "Kick"(pun indended) out of a 11 year old...

    I get a "Kick"(pun indended) out of a 11 year old being able to fire a .50cal hand gun and not land on his but. peace. J.J.B.
  7. one way of affecting motion with very little...

    one way of affecting motion with very little impact is to get on a bicycle.
    Peace. J.J.B.
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    Foil packed Crabtastick(fake crab probly cut and...

    Foil packed Crabtastick(fake crab probly cut and dyed skate) drained with a little olive oil and a dash of garlic Mrs. Dash on a pita. The best!!! Peace. J.J.B.
  9. Thread: Purist's Dilemma

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    This is all too funny. One of the reasons I'm out...

    This is all too funny. One of the reasons I'm out in the woods is get away from inane stuff just like this. Peace. J.J.B.
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    I'm also going to chime in for the 20' EMS...

    I'm also going to chime in for the 20' EMS mountain light. They go on sale every once in a while for as low as $150. It's a great bag for the dough. Pertex shell and 725 fill so it's not a p.o.s. I...
  11. Thread: Checkin' out

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    You and me both!!!

    You and me both!!!
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    High temp duct tape works fine lasts a long time....

    High temp duct tape works fine lasts a long time. Peace J.J.B.
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    I just got to see a couple of the Nemo tents at...

    I just got to see a couple of the Nemo tents at the Wilderness House in Boston. Heavy but a very cool idea. Once they work some light fabrics into the mix it should be a very cool unit. Peace. J.J.B.
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    I almost bought a Vapor Trail 'till I tried on...

    I almost bought a Vapor Trail 'till I tried on the Osprey Atmos 50. I think that the Vapor Trail might be a tad more durable, but in the weight to comfort ratio the Atmos is the best IMHO. It is a...
  15. Thread: SGT Rock Update...

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    Welcome home. Blessings to you and yours. Peace...

    Welcome home. Blessings to you and yours. Peace J.J.B.
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    I own a Atmos 50 and have 35+ days with it on the...

    I own a Atmos 50 and have 35+ days with it on the trail. It is the best!!! Although I also think that the supention would be questionable with the 65 though. The 50 tops out at about 30 lbs and with...
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    I have the Atmos 50 and realy like it. How much...

    I have the Atmos 50 and realy like it. How much did they beef up the suspention on the 65? The 50 tops out at about 30 lbs. With the added 15 liters of space I think you would be asking alot of it if...
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    You might want to try something around Mount...

    You might want to try something around Mount Greylock. A lot of cool trails and with a little planning you either have a nice loop or something that you come off the trail walk a mile or two and...
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    you beat me to it:banana . I always wanted to use...

    you beat me to it:banana . I always wanted to use one of those..........
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    J.B., Go to Wally World and get one of those...

    J.B.,
    Go to Wally World and get one of those reflective silver bubble rap looking things that go in your windshield and a roll of high temp duct tape. You'll have enough material to make 10 for...
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    I have made my freezer bag cooking cozy large...

    I have made my freezer bag cooking cozy large enough to fit my camera inside a zip lock. While not immediately accessable it keeps my 30+ y/o
    Nikon F2 from taking any more knocks than need be....
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    Wow it was cold last night at the Speuce Peak...

    Wow it was cold last night at the Speuce Peak shelter in Vt. I couldn't imagine what it was like up on Lafayette. Hope this turns out well. Peace .JJB.
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    I think that the fit would be the same. I heard...

    I think that the fit would be the same. I heard that the 65 was REI exclusive. I don't know on that point though. I have the 50 and with over 30 days on the trail with it I still think it's one of my...
  24. Thread: Wood saw

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    I like my Gerber. I never used it on anything...

    I like my Gerber. I never used it on anything more than 3" across though. Just for fire wood and if I get creative with my tarp for poles. Peace. JJB.
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    I have Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor liner...

    I have Sea to Summit Thermolite Reactor liner that is realy good. They claim that it'll add 15' to a bag. I don't know if I would go that far,but it does add quite a bit of warmth though. It's not...
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