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Re: [at-l] -gear- trip report

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> From: Christopher Casciano <christopher.casciano@prudential.com>
> To: at-l@saffron.hack.net
> Subject: [at-l] -gear- trip report
> Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 7:22 AM
> 
> Well,
> As I said yesterday, I stopped at Campmor last night.  Not looking for
> anything in particular, but a few things did peak my interest.
> 
> MSR Firefly Stove - It looked nice & they claim that is has no flare ups
no
> matter what fuel it uses.  But, anyone out there have any experience with
> this stove that can post their experiences?  Is it woth the $20-$30 extra
> when comparing it to the wisperlight internationional?
> 
> Hammocks - Couldn't find a replacement for my little 1 person number that
> finally deteriorated after years of use.  Anyone know where I can find
one
> of these?  Just a plain old hammock witout supports that rolls up to the
> size of a baseball or softball.  Great for those afternoon siestas (or
> going really light)

oh yeah,,,you can also buy the same thing at Walmart for $9...again take
the supports out. The other day I put supports back in but used replacement
tent poles (fiberglass)..much lighter. I also put my ridgerest in the
hammock and sleeping bag..I'm ready for a good nights sleep! KC
> 
> Backpacks - Just starting to think about a bag in the 3500-4000+cu range.
> Tried on a few.  Really liked the fit of some of the Arc'teryx packs
(Bora
> 60 & 70).  Any other packs I should keep an eye out for?
> 
> Unfortunately the clearance racks we pretty dry yesterday.  Picked up a
few
> other things including one of the new Powerbars -- I liked it a lot
better
> than the original style, but I still need a half gallon of water to wash
> down one of these.
> 
> Oh well....this should give you folks enough to talk about....
> 
> -Chris Casciano
> christopher.casciano@prudential.com
> http://www.rit.edu/~cac6982/
> http://mhz.njit.edu/~cac6982/ <-- HikeNJ ...maybe if it rains this
> weekend.....
> 
> 
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