Activity for Iizuki
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A: Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad Some of Big Agnes' models come in 51x198 cm: - Rapide SL Insulated - R-value: 4,8 - Boundary Deluxe Insulated - R-value: 4,3 (I really don't know what's the point of this pad compared to the Rapide SL) (more) |
— | 26 days ago |
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A: Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad Robens Vapour 60 comes at 190x55x6 cm. With an R-value of 1.6 it's nice for warm weather (or even just indoors). (more) |
— | 26 days ago |
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Long and narrow inflatable sleeping pad Sleeping pads tend to follow a sizing scheme like this:[^standard] Regular: 52x183 cm Long: 65x195 cm I.e. the long one is also wider. I'm looking for longer pad which would not be too much wider than the regular models. Say around 55x195 cm. (more) |
— | 26 days ago |
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A: Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers Peacock pocket warmers The original catalytic warmer from Japan. Chances are that you'll need to order from abroad. Pros - Convenient filling funnel. (Honestly this is a huge improvement over Zippo. It's possible to fill this out in the cold without spilling petroleum or freezing your fing... (more) |
— | 26 days ago |
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A: Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers Zippo 12h Refillable Hand Warmer IMO they are far from ideal, but with some tricks it's possible to circumvent most of the downfalls. At any rate they are widely available. Pros - Pieces fit snugly. They don't come loose even if they are just pushed together. - Runs ok Cons - Round ba... (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
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Liquid fuel catalytic hand warmers Recommendations for classic liquid fuel hand warmers. The ones that combust petroleum based fuel without a flame in a catalytic "burner". Besides the normal considerations of build quality, usability etc, here a couple points specific to these types of hand warmers in particular: - Ease of refi... (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
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A: How to clean a sleeping bag ? Additionally to @Lost's solid answer, take special care when handling the wet bag! The fabrics aren't designed to take on the weight of all that absorbed water. Never just grab it from one place. Instead support it's weight from below over a large area. Like you would lift a friendly (and preferably ... (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
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A: Good trash bags for vapor barrier liners socks? In this video, Alex Hibbert recommends Tall Hippo Saks precisely for this purpose. A polar expeditionist probably knows what he's talking about. To my knowledge, they are only available in North America. (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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Good trash bags for vapor barrier liners socks? Instead of buying expensive dedicated vapor barrier socks, you can just use a trash bag as a liner sock. It likely breathes less too. However not all trash bags are created equal. Properties of a good VBL trash bag: - Strong, but not needlessly bulky - Some stretch - Handles well in freezing co... (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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How does a synthetic overbag work? In really cold temperatures, it's often recommended to use a separate overbag made from a synthetic material over your main down sleeping bag. Supposedly this helps moisture (from your body) escape your inner down bag, keeping it dry and lofty. The escaped moisture should then freeze within the overb... (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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How to keep your nose warm in a sleeping bag during the winter? When sleeping in cold temperatures in a sleeping bag with the opening closed to the minimum — just your face — how to keep your nose from getting cold? I feel like the cold air coming in will always drag my nose down with it, even if wearing a balaclava (with a nose cutout). I've been hesitant to ... (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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A: Are liner mittens significantly warmer than liner gloves? Mittens at least feel warmer, but in practice this is offset by the fact that there are always little tasks which cannot be done with mittens. When wearing glove liners, I can usually get the job done by just removing the shell mitten, as opposed to removing also the equally clumsy mitten liner. (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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A: Winter Camping: How to warm up your boots in the morning? Stick in handwarmers like 15min (subject to the type you're using) before you're going to put them on. I like the crystallizing) type for this purpose, but if you are going to be opening a pair of iron-oxidizing warmers type for the day anyway, you might as well put them first to your boots. (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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A: Which are the best lightweight, non-solar, camping lanterns available? The Black Diamond Moji R+ is a nice small tent lantern. I believe it's also rather widely available. Pros: - Small - Rechargeable - Dimmable - Hanging hooks (magnets too but I have never found the occasion for them) Cons: - Outdated Micro-USB port instead of USB-C - Full RGB colors, which... (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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Ultralight composite fabric single person tarps? Good rectangular single person tarp made from a lightweight composite fabric such as Dynema or UltraTNT, as these tend to be lighter than the commonly used Silnylon. (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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Tarp ridgeline attachment: over, under or from the edges? Talking about the basic A-frame formation, where there is a higher up ridgeline going through the middle of a rectangular tarp (non-diagonally) e.g. from tree to tree, and the two sides are pegged lower down to the ground. I.e. the classic tent shape. There are three ways to connect the tarp to th... (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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A: Does toothpaste freeze? No it doesn't. Went ahead and just tested a basic Colgate in the field at around -18C. Didn't even feel stiffer than usual so it could probably take quite a bit colder temps too. (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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Does toothpaste freeze? When camping in freezing conditions, does normal toothpaste freeze? I imagine it would be hopeless to get it out of the tube.. And in the event that it does indeed freeze, are there some non-freezing alternatives, or do I just have to pack it close to my body? (more) |
— | 4 months ago |
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Does a softshell/hardshell specific DWR product make a difference? E.g. Nikwax has different DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatment products for softshells and hardshells. Are these actually different products (other than in label)? Can one substitute one for the other without noticeable differences? Clearly it makes sense for the manufacturer to try and s... (more) |
— | 7 months ago |