[at-l] Re: On stoves and pillows

[JoelShiver@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/1/99 7:12:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, Gammara2 writes:

> Joel- consider an esbitt- weighs 3 oz and for 2 of u works just fine. re z 
> rest vs heavy thermarest- carry what your body needs, it took me 10 yrs to 
> switch from a thermarest to a zrest, until my body got used to the harder 
> surface, i still sometimes carry a pillow :-)) jim

Jim,

I've read many posts of esbit owners who are very pleased with their stove.  
And the Esbit is an attractive option.  My concern is with the price and 
availaility of the tabs, as well as carrying patrially burned tabs and the 
accompanying smell.  I've tried to weigh everything I've read and it seems 
that Trangia tipped the balance the most

Yeah, I think I've decided to go with the ridgerest over the Thermarest 
Deluxe.  Gonna sleep a little harder.  I carry a pillow on canoe trips.  
Along with eating well, sleeping well is a priority for me.  I figure I'm 
just going to have to make some adjustments.  I just don't like nylon pillows.

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