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JohnGchrist
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Employed at Backcountry.com moved to Utah OCT 2005 I try and take advantage and put to use the gear I have reacquired. I live in a gear closet literally.
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GSI Outdoor Lexan Cup - 12 oz
September 7, 2008
I use the GSI outdoor lexan cup for measuring while I am cooking at home and out in the woods. Cleans in a stream or in a dishwasher. What more can I say it's pretty straight up cuptastic.
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sweet
GSI Outdoor Lexan Fairshare Mug
September 7, 2008
The Fairshare Mug does a great job with the screw top. The handle is nice but it is pretty bulky, I am tempted to cut mine off but I know when I do I will realize that I like it. Fills with a fair amount of food, enough to fill me up and not over eating. Would buy another one if I needed it.
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pretty sweet
Thule Transport T2
September 7, 2008
Even though my bike costs less than a grand it's still scary having it outside the car attached buy a few jumbles of design. With the Thule Transport T2 after one trip to the trail I was satisfied knowing that my bike wasn't going anywhere and was safe behind the car instead of atop ready to be slammed into a garage. 29er tires barley fit but they do the arm just skims the tire until it is in place by the fork.
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serprate
GSI Outdoor Divided Plate - 9.5 in
September 7, 2008
The GSI Outdoor Divided Plate does what it's supposed to do Can throw it in the dishwasher or clean it in a river. The separators do their job and keep my rice beans and entree from invading each other so I can have say of how much been I want with my rice.
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toro bravo
GSI Outdoor Flask - 18 fl. oz.
September 7, 2008
One of my bird ski bros had one of these filled with Toro bravo(tequila and Kahlua) didn't seem to leak and the top was easy to take off with gloves on with the big ridges on it. the black plastic coating made it easy to hold on to as well while taking swigs on the the chair.
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I like the 90 deg
CamelBak Ergo Angles
September 7, 2008
I find that the angle helps while drinking off the shoulder. I run my tube to to the top of my left shoulder so I can turn my head and swig with out having to fumble finding the tube while I am on my bike. They make a CAM0019 that holds the tube that works well.
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no problems
MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove
September 7, 2008
I like the option of using different fuels and having the reusable canisters and you can choose how much fuel you want to bring if you have different size bottles. Pretty easy to get started once you read the directions. Don't get too discouraged priming it after your first few flame throwers you will get the hang of it. Just don't try to light it in your tent or sleeping bag.
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fill it up
MSR Fuel Bottles
September 7, 2008
The three different sizes are great. The hole on the top is good for putting a strap through to make sure it doesn't fall off my bag as I like to carry fuel on the out side of my bag. The top seals great and have never had a leak. Super durable being banged around and dropped.
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This Fry pan is EXTREME!!!
GSI Outdoor Extreme Frypan
September 7, 2008
well as extreme as a fry pan can be. The nonstick has been great and makes clean up super easy most the time only needing some water to swish around. 10" is Great for bacon. Seems to heat evenly on my Msr wisperlite international and jet boil Helios.
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car camping the Extreme
GSI Outdoor Extreme Wok
September 7, 2008
Handle never gets too hot to touch. the non stick works great while cooking and aiding in cleaning. Hard to evenly cook bacon on. Great for big mixed dishes like jambalaya.
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Won't stop a gusher
Hutchinson Protect'Air Tubeless Sealant
September 5, 2008
I have had great luck with Protect'Air Tubeless Sealan. It has fixed many a flat from goat heads. I found if you put your finger over the hole it helps seal it faster. Holes about the size of a pencil you won't be able to seal though. I prefer this over stans, seems to last longer and seal faster.
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Ben's beats bugs
Adventure Medical Ben's 30% Deet Home & Field Pack Tick & Insect Repellant
September 5, 2008
I have had great luck with Ben's 30. I usualy use the stronger version but this did a great job keeping the bugs off. Lasts a while if your not sweating much. the spray is great for applying.
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Still the best
Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle - 32oz
September 5, 2008
Even with the PBA scare I still use mine I just don't boil water in it. Turns out the scare was just a scare. Glad I didn't throw mine away.
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Filmy
Accelerade Sports Drink Powder
September 5, 2008
leaves a film on your bottle. Taste is kind of zingy. but it seems to do a good job. I wasn't able to drink only this stuff on a ride. Needs a water chaser.
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WAKE UP
Jetboil Coffee Press
September 5, 2008
The Jetboil Coffee Press is great I used it to replace my French press to consolidate space. Haven't had a problem with my morning joe. Worth the money and takes up little room.
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fits it
Jetboil 1 Liter Companion Cup
September 5, 2008
The jetboil 1 liter companion cup does the job It;s just like having two jet boils.
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john can cook
Snow Peak GigaPower Fuel 110 IsoPro
September 5, 2008
This is the best value for your money only a couple grams less fuel than the msr . Never had a problem with he snow peak giga powerfuel.
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Light & Motion ARC Bike Light
Light & Motion ARC Nimh Bike Light
September 5, 2008
The Light & Motion ARC bike light is pretty decent casting a nice spray of light. I like the soft yellow light it has. The battery pack Velcro secures the battery tightly in place. The head mount works great but can be a little tricky to tilt the light as it is only held by compression in little groves but it does stay where you want it to. I would say that the time is decent for most of my night rides I can get about and hour and forty five min. O and there is only one light setting it;s either on or off no dimming.
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Had this design for eva
Thule Universal Flat Top 4
September 5, 2008
The Thule Universal Flat top has exceeded my expectations. I love the matching lock cores and the quality is great.
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works great
Jetboil JetPower Fuel - 100g
September 5, 2008
The msr fule works just as well but you get 13grams more. CAS0375
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no probles does what it does
MSR IsoPro 4oz Premium Fuel Canister
September 5, 2008
Overall I haven't noticed a difference between brands. They all last about the same amount of time. This one does have a 13g more of fuel in it so I always end up getting this one.
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dry
Sea To Summit DryLite Towels
September 5, 2008
packs as small as can be and still have a nice feel. I have the large DryLite Towel and it just fits around my 33in waist to quickly change. When ringed out it dries fast. The more it gets used the softer is seems to be getting even though it was soft to begin with.
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good stuff
Nikwax Softshell Proof
September 5, 2008
Needed to wash all my soft shells. This stuff did a great job used the whole bottle in my machine for 4 jackets. They work like new and look like new as well. No left over funk on my jackets either.
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Single speeder
Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain
September 5, 2008
I have one of the Shimano America LX 9-Speed Bicycle Chain on my single speed and haven't had any problems with it. no lube for a while because I am lazy it gets a bit noisy but thats hardly the chains fault. so far I have had this on my bike for at least 50 rides without problems and for the price its great.
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short hair?
Kinesys SPF 15 Sunscreen Spray 4oz
September 5, 2008
I shave my head in the summer and need sun screen the scalp kinesys spray sunscreen works great. The spray gets a nice application and I haven't had a problem with a burnt brain yet. Little pricey but it has lasted a while as I don't over apply since it goes on evenly.
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