[at-l] Re: On stoves and pillows

> 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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