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Stomping Grounds:
Midwest U.S.
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Completed trips:
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim
Haleakala Crater

Next trip:
Some Colorado 14ers

Upcoming:
Big Bend NP
Bryce Canyon

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A week without problems

MSR HyperFlow Microfilter

Rating for this product: 5 September 30, 2009

I filtered for myself and allowed others to use my HyperFlow over a week in Yellowstone NP. A friend did the same with his HyperFlow, and neither one of us had any problems.

I benefited from a suggestion, though. I put an MSR SiltStopper II between the HyperFlow's pre-filter and main pump, and it definitely cut down on the need to backflush the HyperFlow. I'd guess my friend (without the SiltStopper) backflushed at least twice as much as I did during the trip. There's even enough room in the HyperFlow's included pouch to keep the pre-filter & SiltStopper in the mesh side, and the pump in the other.

I always take some Katadyn Micropur tabs as a back up, but I have no complaints with the HyperFlow.

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7 Days in Yellowstone

If you filter, it may be worth it

Platypus Quick-Disconnect Kit

Rating for this product: 5 September 30, 2009

I bought two of these to use with two CamelBak 3L bladders for a week in Yellowstone NP. Absolutely no problems with either valve. I put a female end on both drinking hoses, one male end on a short section of hose with a bite valve, and the other male end on a section of hose I attached to my MSR HyperFlow filter. Pumping straight from the filter into the bladder was very easy, and being able to change bladders quickly on the trail was nice. I also found that I could plug the male/filter hose into a bladder for a strong stream of water, without messing with a bite valve.

After fighting to pump water into a CamelBak bladder's main opening, using the Platypus Quick-Disconnect Kit was well worth the money to me.

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Columbia Omni-Dry Mountain Tech T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 18, 2009

This shirt compares well to my old Nike DryFit UV t-shirts. There's a small, unobtrusive "Columbia Titanium" logo on the L chest area. The collar "tag" is printed on the inside of the shirt material, with a soft fabric care tag sewn to the inside, lower side seam. The fabric is silken and sheer, with lots of stretch and flat seams. Sizing is accurate or just a little large. XL weight is 210 grams.

I don't know about durability yet, but at $30, it's a good shirt; the current sale price of $15 makes it an excellent value.

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Answer to: "Yeah... so I'm not really buying the previous answer regarding"

Platypus Quick-Disconnect Kit

August 18, 2009

I just received mine and you get exactly what you see in the product picture: 1 male & 1 female end. To make use of this product, you'll need to buy at least two kits. That's too bad, because the CamelBak Hydrolink Filter Adapter Kit actually has three pieces and costs a little less. The Platypus solution looks more elegant and durable, so you make the call.

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Answer to: "Don't you feel like a moron wearing it?"

Kavu Chillba Hat

August 12, 2009

I'll stick with my booney, but I don't see anything moronic about wearing this hat. I've held one of these and it looked up to the advertised tasks. Some people like being different, that's all.

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Answer to: "6"x9" inches packed? with poles and everything?"

Black Diamond HiLight 2-Person 3-Season Tent

May 25, 2009

The tent body may pack down to 6x9, but the poles are in a separate, longer bag.

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Backcountry staff: Is this a 3 or 4 season tent? Black Diamond's

Black Diamond Oneshot 1-Person 3-Season Tent

May 23, 2009

Backcountry staff: Is this a 3 or 4 season tent? Black Diamond's site refers to the OneShot as 4 season tent, it looks like one, and one of the earlier posters said it worked fine for a buddy on a snowshoeing trip. The OneShot looks like the perfect winter tent for me, but I'd feel better knowing it was designed for that weather.

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What are the twin-stacked and king size dimensions?

Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed

May 23, 2009

What are the twin-stacked and king size dimensions?

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What's the individual weight of a stake?

MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit

February 17, 2009

What's the individual weight of a stake?

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What is the individual weight of a stake?

The North Face Stake Set 10

February 17, 2009

What is the individual weight of a stake?

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ken2740405

ken2740405: #1,841 of 91,775

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A week without problems

MSR HyperFlow Microfilter

7 Days in Yellowstone

Columbia Omni-Dry Mountain Tech T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

If you filter, it may be worth it

Platypus Quick-Disconnect Kit

Excellent T

Columbia Omni-Dry Mountain Tech T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Answer to: "Yeah... so I'm not really buying the previous answer regarding"

Platypus Quick-Disconnect Kit

Answer to: "Don't you feel like a moron wearing it?"

Kavu Chillba Hat

Answer to: "6"x9" inches packed? with poles and everything?"

Black Diamond HiLight 2-Person 3-Season Tent

Backcountry staff: Is this a 3 or 4 season tent? Black Diamond's

Black Diamond Oneshot 1-Person 3-Season Tent

What are the twin-stacked and king size dimensions?

Coleman 4-in-1 Quickbed

What's the individual weight of a stake?

MSR Groundhog Tent Stake Kit

What is the individual weight of a stake?

The North Face Stake Set 10