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Matt Tovar
Trail Runner // Camper/Hiker // Climber // Whitewater Kayaker // Hiker // Trad Climber // Sport Climber // Boulderer // Mountaineer // Road Biker
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Stomping Grounds:
New Braunfels TX -
Bio:
I am 14 years old, am a junior
assistent scoutmaster of troop 163, and the high adventure coordinator in that troop. oh and I LOVE BACKPACKING
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
July 23, 2009
there was wind, which made it look unstable, but really, it is stable
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Big Agnes with fly
Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
July 23, 2009
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Elkhorn in backyard
Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
July 23, 2009
My Big Agnes tent set up in my backyard in 3 summer form
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The North Face Terra 60 Backpack - 3700-3850cu in
July 20, 2009
I am 5'1, and weigh around 95 pounds is this backpack ok for me ?
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MSR Reactor Stove
July 17, 2009
I contacted MSR because I had the same question and here was there answer
We had to elect a permanent adhesive for the warning label to satisfy a variety of requirements, many of which are specific to an integrated stove system, so the label is not intended to be removed. The label itself is a durable, waterproof stock that is very heat- and chemical-resistant, and was tested to withstand a lot of abuse. Unfortunately, we are stuck with the label as it is
One of the most stringent regulatory agencies that we deal with is CSA (the Canadian Standards Organization). They explicitly require permanent labeling for certain things. Although the standard was not re-written with the advent of the integrated stove system, we try to be conservative in our interpretation and in our measures to comply.
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
July 15, 2009
I am totally tied between the MSR Pocket Rocket and the Snow peak lite max. does anyine know which in their opinion is better?
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Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall Cup 600
July 10, 2009
you could, but it would probobly burn the bottem, it would look kind of bad, but yes you could
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
May 1, 2009
does this stove come with the caniste
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Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
April 2, 2009
you could probobly bring your whole room in this tent, it is really big in here
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Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
April 2, 2009
you could probobly fit 5 of your youngest ones + you so you can watch them, then set up another tent right next to your first one, and put the 3 remaining kids in there, but putting all 7 of you will probobly be too tight for cumfort
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Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent: 6-Person 3-Season
April 2, 2009
awsome, i have used it in windy wales, and it worked pretty well.
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Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 Super Light Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
April 2, 2009
that means if it has a defect, they will replace it free of charge, but if you like accadently rip it, then they don't cover it.
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Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 Super Light Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
April 2, 2009
copper is better all around, lighter materials, lighter, and less expensive.
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Bear Vault BV500 Bear Resistant Food Canister
April 1, 2009
it will fit about 6-14 meals
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's
March 31, 2009
well, if you buy the right size, that won't happen, but sadly no, they don't have cut/rip proof material :(
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's
March 31, 2009
these are the best, VERY WARMEST pants to go to sub-0 temps.
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's
March 31, 2009
they should be okey
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The North Face Freedom Insulated Pant - Men's
March 31, 2009
these pants are pretty roomy, they are wide and long, so you should be fine
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The North Face Halo Camo Detachable Snow Suit - Men's
March 31, 2009
yes it is, it is about 40% larger than a normal TNF jacket
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The North Face Denali Fleece Vest - Men's
March 31, 2009
everything exept the panels
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GoLite Odyssey Expedition Pack - 5500-5800 cu in
March 30, 2009
will this work for enchanted rock?
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted
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Osprey Packs Variant 37 Backpack - 2100-2400cu in
March 30, 2009
will this be good at enchanted rock???
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted
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MSR Reactor Stove
March 30, 2009
you could fit both isopros in the msr reactor
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MSR Reactor Stove
March 30, 2009
Except your pot of water will quickly become ice and be just as cold as the air in single digit temps. when you know that it is going to be a cold night, put the stove in you sleeping bag, and in the morning, HOT COFFEE FOR YOU !!!
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MSR Reactor Stove
March 30, 2009
REACTOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! first of all, the curren jetboil has currently been reccalled, because the simmer thingy broke, whose to say that the next step is that they start blowing up, reactor boils water faster, the reactor directs the fuel directly to the stove, so no fuel is lost, and at the very last bit, then the stove turns bad, but with the jetboil, when like 60% is lost, the stove turns bad, and the reactor pot sits directly on top of the stove, so no heat is ever lost, while the jetboil requires a screen, the reactor dosn't. and if you ask any other backcountry expert, they will tell you that the reactor is THE BEST STOVE EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
March 30, 2009
it comes in a little triangle case, so when you go camping, you can just take that little triangle case with you, and set it up so you can cook
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MSR DragonFly Stove
March 30, 2009
yep, my friend has one, and it comes with a fuel pump, to me it is kind od annoying to pump the fuel before you can cook anything. adios
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MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent 2-Person 3-Season
March 30, 2009
heck yeah!!!!!, it is so freackishly easy to set up, it is almost sad, my brother(6) can set it up in just under 3 minutes
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MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent 2-Person 3-Season
March 30, 2009
the thing is totally waterproof
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MSR Hubba Hubba Tent 2-Person 3-Season
March 30, 2009
got a long distance hike..., bring your hubba hubba. it does great for long distance hikes. i used it for Philmont, and you know philmont, hiking 10-15 miles a day, this tent is ideal for those kinds of conditions. as for the seam seal, it is fully sealed everywhere.
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MSR Reactor Stove
March 29, 2009
MSR has no further plans until 2010 to moke more pots or pans for the reactor, YOU COULD TRY, BUT IT WOULD PROBOBLY GO EXTREMLY WRONG
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 29, 2009
i don't know what you are talking about, as of today, there is one in stock, but mabe back then, there was alot, but now there is only one up for grabs
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 29, 2009
well, it is still very much mesh, so very breathable, and no-see-um mesh is mesh with tiny holes, so not even the smallest bugs can get in, it is fire retardent, and black it is best color to see out of
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DAKINE Guide Backpack - 3000cu in
March 29, 2009
where is the sizing chart on this page ?
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 29, 2009
yes it is. I know it seems kind of heavy, but really, most of the weight is in the poles. so i suggest is when you go backpacking with a heavy tent, take the poles and put them in a seperate part of your pack.
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 29, 2009
the big agnes tent has 2, the ones pictured on the photo. the back has no mesh at all
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Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp
March 29, 2009
PETZL IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN BUY. it may be a little bit pricy at first, but in the long run, it will pay for itself in a couple of dark Campouts
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The North Face Vindicator Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
March 28, 2009
is this boot good enough for Philmont hiking?
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The North Face Big Stripe Beanie
March 27, 2009
is this beanie really this bad??????????????
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Pow Gloves Sniper ES Glove - Men's
March 27, 2009
does this glove have an ex small
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The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket - Men's
March 27, 2009
YES
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The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket - Men's
March 27, 2009
TNF is better, more expensive, but better. TRUST ME
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The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket - Men's
March 27, 2009
noooooooooooooooooo, it has a velcro cord, so you can ajust it to your wrist size
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The North Face Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket - Men's
March 27, 2009
it is the awsomest material ever!!!! it keeps u warm and cumfy. the part that seperates it from all other fleeces, is that it COMPLETLY KEEPS OUT THE WIND if you are hiking 2in windy wales, you completly stay warm in your North face windwall
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 24, 2009
it takes me a little longer than 5 minutes
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Big Agnes Elkhorn 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint
March 24, 2009
no, necause the vestabule is pretty big, and wide. it has two parts, one for getting in and out, ( on the left) and one for storing your gear ( one ont the right)
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Oakley All Mountain Hiking Boot - Men's
March 24, 2009
will these hold up to Philmont?
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Mountain Hardwear Switch 20 Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic
March 24, 2009
how big is it
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The North Face Borealis Se Backpack - 1830cu in
March 24, 2009
I sm 5'2, will it fit me?
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Therm-a-Rest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad
March 24, 2009
how much does it weigh
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The North Face Crestone 75 Backpack - 4300-4880cu in
March 21, 2009
Will This pack hold up to go to a week at
Phlmont
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The North Face Prophet 35 Backpack - 2150cu in
March 17, 2009
I am 5'2. Is this backpack big enough for a 2-3 day trip, and will it fit me ?
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The North Face Skareb 40 Backpack - 2150-2750 cu in
March 16, 2009
I am looking for a hiking backpack, I am 5'2 and . will this have enough room for a 2-3 day trip, and will it fit my height?
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The North Face Skareb 40 Backpack - 2150-2750 cu in
March 15, 2009
hola dude, i used to be a venturing boy scout too. What you need is a 2000-3000 cubic inch internal frame backpack. I would recommend mountain hardware packs,ospry packs or TNF PACKS
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Mountain Hardwear Harrier Backpack - 3600cu in
March 14, 2009
i am 5'2 100 lbs, will this pack fit?
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Oakley Nail Mid Hiking Boot - Men's
March 14, 2009
i am a size 7-8, will this boot fit me ?
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MSR Reactor Stove
March 14, 2009
One thing that might work is sticking the canister in a pot with enough water to cover the canister above the level of the fuel while it's being used (obviously I wouldn't let the water get to close to the Lindal Valve (where the stove connects to the canister)). This will help keep the temp of the fuel up enough as to not effect the vapor output. It's NOT recommended that you use your hands to warm it up. This might cause skin damage. Single digits is about the limit of where the Reactor will work. Most canister stoves won't even function at this temp.
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DAKINE Guide Backpack - 3000cu in
March 11, 2009
i am 5'2, will this backpack fit me?
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