Someday when I have money to blow I'll get a Katadyn pocket.
For now I have a hiker pro that I got years ago when I actually backpacked out west a few times.
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11-20-2013, 03:56 PM #1981
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11-21-2013, 04:36 AM #1983
Tried the Steripen on a liter of water last night, very easy to use, pretty cool technology. Seems pretty rugged once you put the cap on. Can use it as a flashlight as well.
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"I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid I'll survive and have to watch you suffer" - Thy Art Is Murder
"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-21-2013, 07:28 AM #1984
Intradasting, I remember from Cody Lundin's book that you can sterilize water by putting some in ziploc bags and laying them flat on the roof or any other surface that gets lots of sunlight/UV light. Basically the bag just needs to be fairly thin when it's laid flat to get any benefit from it, so most bottles are out of the question.
Anyways, got the PA 1-4x mounted, courtesy of Nick911sc, thx bebe. Bought one for my friend for his Bday about a month ago, really liked the scope and the illuminated dot. Shooting both eyes open might take a little getting used to with the slight magnification and distortion that comes with it.
Do I even lift?
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=142588721
Competitive shooting chat thread:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162987591
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11-21-2013, 07:30 AM #1985
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11-24-2013, 02:44 PM #1986
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11-25-2013, 07:28 AM #1987
The close-up photos of the Katadyn filter on amazon made it seem a lot bigger.
It's better that its smaller to take up less space in the pack.
I may use part of the first paycheck from the second job to pick up the same supplies.
Have you ever had the chance to hit Mt. Katahdin in Maine?
It looks pretty awesome, I think I found a new destination outside of NY I have to hit this year.
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11-25-2013, 07:46 AM #1988
the Vario is pretty large (7.5" x 4") but it is so versatile too. I love how you can attach it directly to a Nalgene. It also can go from higher Flow to longer life mode with a simple adjustment of the filter orientation.
Steripen is 6.1" x 1.5", would just shove those devices in a side pocket on pack.
Never been to Katahdin, would love to do the entire AT someday. Nice shots.
I might be moving to a new site in January but at least I can get some bonus checks at my current site this month. I want to get the girl an ipad and myself a stove and pack.rumpler of stiltskins
"I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid I'll survive and have to watch you suffer" - Thy Art Is Murder
"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-25-2013, 07:52 AM #1989
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11-26-2013, 05:42 AM #1991
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11-26-2013, 05:58 AM #1996
I was looking at this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-1901...ords=goal+zero
reviews here of some panels:
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Solar-Charger-Reviews
I like that you can charge AA/AAA batteries in that charger pack. I have a headlamp and some torches that use AAA so it would be ideal for me.rumpler of stiltskins
"I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid I'll survive and have to watch you suffer" - Thy Art Is Murder
"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-26-2013, 06:07 AM #1997
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11-27-2013, 05:17 AM #1999
The Deuter Pack came in last night, DN you were right,
They just left it against the house uncovered to any form to the snow, but it was packaged well.
Went and took photos with my old flip phone as soon as I made it through the door,
Initial Photo,
View of pivoting hip belt and height adjustable shoulder straps,
Main compartments opened up, lots of room for gear.
Last edited by TheDude8734; 11-27-2013 at 05:24 AM.
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11-27-2013, 05:21 AM #2000
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11-27-2013, 05:22 AM #2001
yeah Moontrail is pretty good. I was kidding about the packaging.
Nice looking pack. Lot's of pockets which is good.
Went looking at them again yesterday and think some of the Gregory packs might be my style as well.
Any first impressions?
The Variquick is nice, just wonder how good you can get it to fit compared to a sized Osprey.
I do like how they include the rain cover free of charge and it tucks below.rumpler of stiltskins
"I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid I'll survive and have to watch you suffer" - Thy Art Is Murder
"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-27-2013, 06:04 AM #2002
I wasn't sure what to think about the fact that the main storage opens from the side and top,
But it probably will save a lot of digging through when you're looking for something specific while on the trail.
Everything is sturdy and well built, I'm curious to see if the pivoting hip belt will be a noticeable comfort advantage.
I also forgot to take a picture of it, but inside the main compartment there's an insert that looks as though it's meant for a camelbak and there's an opening that is labeled for the water hose to feed through. I spent a good half an hour looking at it and trying to map everything out, lots of good storage and loops at the bottom to carry things like a bear canister and tent.
I was having troubles with my military issue camelbak and it's ability to hold the full capacity of water,
but that was more so on the bladder itself.
Still, it leaves me weary of having a bladder in with all the gear as I'm bouncing around on the trail.
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11-27-2013, 06:17 AM #2003
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11-29-2013, 04:32 AM #2005
hey Dude, bit the bullet and ordered that same pack. Hope it is large enough.
need to get my MSR stove, then some base layers and good pants.
EDIT: figures I do not see the Dragonfly on sale there too, now at $99 which beats amazon by $10
need to check the rest of the site I guess.rumpler of stiltskins
"I'm not afraid to die, I'm afraid I'll survive and have to watch you suffer" - Thy Art Is Murder
"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-29-2013, 09:57 AM #2006
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11-30-2013, 03:51 AM #2007
so we aren't doing the pics thing?
You hunting guys think it would be extremely wise for us trekkers to wear orange or at least strap an orange bandana to the packs when hiking? Heard a story of some woman gardening and getting shot in her own back yard.
EDIT:
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/articl...ries/karenwood
so messed up.
hey TheDude, did they (Moontrail) send you that free sport wash bag with the Deuter??Last edited by darkninja67; 11-30-2013 at 03:56 AM.
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"Life will cease so breathe deep" - Lorna Shore
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11-30-2013, 03:57 AM #2008
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There's no reason not to really, seeing your avi you obviously know a few things about the importance of visibility. A hunter orange baseball cap can usually be had for $5 and should cover visibility pretty good. I'm always amazed at how stupid some people can be. When we camp at the beach I typically put reflective tape on things around camp, and my rodholders and such just to slightly decrease the odds of being run over in my sleep.
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