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    Congrats! The Wren is a fantastic design IMHO.

    I don't have the winter version but rather the regular one. And, I was lucky that FF had it in stock and w/ the optional 800 fill down.

    Any how, I love the bag.....works great in all kinds of...
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    Thanks for the replies everyone. For some reason,...

    Thanks for the replies everyone. For some reason, the responses were not being emailed to me. I don't check the forum often and it was a surprise to see them.

    I appreciate the info.
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    Alligator, Sorry, I guess my question wasn't...

    Alligator,

    Sorry, I guess my question wasn't very clear. I'm trying to establish the coldest temps one could get by using an air mattress only, not foam or inflatable pad such as a thermarest.
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    Question for those who use air mattress's.

    Roughly, at what air temps do you feel the need to have more insulation (ie, foam pad or thermarest) between you and the ground?

    I know there are many varibles. I'm just trying to get a general...
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    Cacoon 4 by Pneugear. Anyone use one?

    As I understand, they are out of business. However, this thing looks kind of interesting. Anyone in the know?

    http://web.archive.org/web/20020530052802/http://pneugear.com/
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    My favorite.....

    ....is my Feathered Friends Rock Wren sleeping bag. It's 1.75 lbs and doubles as a parka of sorts. It ventalates very well, has kept me comfy in freezing temps and is just generally a very versitile...
  7. Question for those cooking on a wood stove or open fire.

    Do you folks ever notice your food having a smoky taste after cooking on a wood stove or over an open fire? My filter malfunctioned on a trip two yrs ago so I boiled my water over an open fire. The...
  8. Thread: Kelly Kettles?

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    Kelly Kettles?

    I have seen enough reference of the Kelly Kettle to pique my curiosity yet not a whole lot of description or weights.

    From what I understand, a fire is built inside a hollow double walled...
  9. Minimilists solo First Aid kit: what are the must haves?

    Sitting here two days out of knee surgery has me thinking a poll of sorts regarding first aid kits. What do you all think, besides knowledge, is the most important must haves for a minimalist kit?...
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    Re the Night Light pad....

    DavidR,

    Have you experienced any problems with the Night Light pad from Gossamer Gear?

    I have the Mt Washington pad and while I was very impressed with it initially, the top of the egg crate...
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    Question for WM Highlite users.

    I very briefly tried on a Highlite last year & though I remember thinking I wouldn't want to be any taller for it (I'm 6', 165 lbs), I figured the 6' model would suffice should I decide to purchase...
  12. Yes, that's the one!

    Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

    r
  13. Looking for a thread re cooking over open campfire.

    If I remember correctly, the thread I'm thinking of was fairly long. I did several searches but came up empty handed. Did anyone by chance save the link?

    Thanks.
  14. Backpacking after a bucket-handle tear of the meniscus?

    I tore mine in June 03. Didn't get it diagnosed until yesterday though.

    Dr said it might be repairable but probably not. If it is, it'll take 6 months to heal, 6 wks of which I'll be on crutches....
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    Thanks "tlbj6142".

    I came up with another idea with just a glance at some of those packs. Thanks again.
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    Pics of homemade hip belts & shoulder straps?

    In making my own ultralight external frame pack, I have some ideas of how I want the hip belt & shoulder straps but, would like to see what other people have built. Anyone know of where I might be...
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    Dances with Mice, I just assumed you weren't...

    Dances with Mice,

    I just assumed you weren't familiar with the things in denatured alcohol as you asked, "Which toxins are you attempting to abstain from"?

    "How would I rank the other fuels...
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    Dances with Mice wrote: "Which toxins are you...

    Dances with Mice wrote:

    "Which toxins are you attempting to abstain from"?

    All that I practically can. And more specifically, in this case, methyl ethyl ketone, methanol, and methyl acetate....
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    As far as keeping things from rattling, I do what...

    As far as keeping things from rattling, I do what the others do.

    To keep the pots together, I currently place them inside a mesh bag. No-see-um netting makes a really light bag. In the past, I...
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    Question re YACC alcohol stove & Everclear.

    I made a YACC stove but have not been able to achieve the wonderful results others have had. It's been a while since I tested it & I didn't take written notes. However, what I do remember is that the...
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    Gardernville, "What type of sleeping bag do...

    Gardernville,


    "What type of sleeping bag do you have?" I don't have it just yet but I'm seriously leaning towards the WM Linelite. The reason: it's the closest thing I can find to my FF Rock...
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    Gardenville, In rereading my post, I realize...

    Gardenville,

    In rereading my post, I realize some pretty silly questions were asked. That's what happens when I post in haste.

    Anyhow, if you didn't gather from my barrage of questions ...
  23. Thanks a bunch for the info everyone. And...

    Thanks a bunch for the info everyone.

    And Howie, your idea of using 0.9oz/yrd fabric piqued my curiousity. I looked at that link and assume you're referring to the 0.8 oz Downproof Ultralite...
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    Thanks for the links & info everyone. I...

    Thanks for the links & info everyone.


    I have a question though. Which is warmer, synthetic silk or natural silk? Also, which is the lighter of the two? I haven't been able to locate that info...
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    Thanks for the very informative link & work SGT...

    Thanks for the very informative link & work SGT Rock.
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