Gear Score!

“Not if they are made from the same material, bm.

That said, I don't use nalgeens much. They are very heavy and a plastic water bottle is way lighter.
last edited: 2/14/06 4:13:01 PM”

“i'm with ya on that one stovie, i've been using old water bottles for a long time but i do like the wide mouth on the nalgeen and tought for $4.00, why not”

“I use a Nalgene and a carabiner for a counterweight on my bear hang rope. I don't have to worry about that sucker hitting the ground. Although I have broken the lid connector thingy.”

“does anyone know which bag would be best suited for a big guy 300# 6'4" lightweight 0-25 deg bag pref is toward mummy bag that stuffs small”

“Last month I was ready to buy a Northface Goliath zero degree(Campmor) because my 20 degree Big Fella from way back was much too cold on a Fall night last November. Well even though I talked myself out of it for now, I liked the Northface and they also sell an expander for their newer bags.

I also got into a Marmont trestle x-wide 15 degree,(cheaper $$) and really loved the cut of the bag even more and I believe it packed tighter and was lighter. Wish they made a 0 degree x-wide bag.

For me the 20 degree Northface bag is good to around 30 degrees in the open(Lean-to) with no long underwear. The night I froze I was next to a river DUHHH in a tent at probably 25 degrees with the long underwear. If I moved my camp set-up 50 yards away from the river I probably would of been all right but then I couldnt quest for GEAR.

Been looking all winter and havent found many other choices.”

“Feathered Friends Ibis works well for me and I am only slightly smaller than you, packs up small (for a 0 deg bag) and keeps me warm on cold nights

note however the price is enough to choke a horse : http://www.featheredfriends.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productId=14&CatId=1&ProductName=Ibis”

“HOI iffin I had your money I'd burn mine!!!!!”

“heck I expect to use that bag for the rest of my life - take the long view and its cheap enough”

“sweet!!



went to get a cat that gave birth in a ceiling, but i had to move some things out of my way.

so i noticed this guy had a insul-mat. nice
he said he was sorry that it was in my way and he just had not gotten to throwing it out.
WTH?
needless to say, i got his kitty out and I got a brand new backpacking mat! a tad heavy but not bad for free :)”

“perks!!!!!!!!!”

“plus no one had to die for me to get it this time, right NIGEL???”

“is nigel your gunzel? does he do your 'hits' for you? LOL.”

“LOL no last time I found a great gear score it was at a second hand store. nigel being the nice guy he is, told me they only get good gear from people that have died. :)”

“it was bitpusher not nigel






bad bitpusher!”

“well then, no more good gear for me....sounds deadly..............”

“Holy smokes! It pays to be a good neighbor. My neighbor came over this morning, asking me to help him haul two couches out of his basement. Without a hitch, I agreed - we have a tight neighborhood out here. It turns out, the "couches" he was talking about were two "This Ends Up" couches, two end tables, a coffee table and an entertainment center, all "This End's Up" stuff. The gear is perfect for a cabin.

Anyway, much to my surprise, he wanted to haul it to the curb. It went straight to my garage, lol, and I was able to unload my vintage Stroh's kegerator to his kid, who is now an AHL hockey goalie. The stuff is in mint condition - what a find!

Anyway, I knew only us backwoods cabin lovin' types would appreciate this kind of news.

Now all I need is a cabin.”

“No cabins up here.”

“cha ching”