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Category Archive: Gear
May
11
2009
May
12
2008
MSR HyperFlow™
I finally found a replacement for my heavy (read: bombproof) [Katadyn Pocket Filter]. At ~20oz, it’s kind of a pig for lightweight backpacking so I’ve been keeping my eye out for a replacement. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with my Pocket Filter, it’s one of the best personal ceramic water filters on the market imo – …
Apr
21
2008
SPOT Personal Tracker: Part 2
I finally had a chance to run my latest gadget through it’s paces this weekend. My brother and I hiked the 8.8 mile [Gahuti Trail Loop] on Saturday so it was a perfect opportunity to test the GPS receiver / Satellite transmitter part of the [SPOT™]. The trail had a good mix of ravine, ridge, …
Apr
11
2008
Satellite Personal Tracker
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across this nifty gadget while I was looking for a [summer weight sleeping bag] from REI. As I dug into the details via [Find Me Spot], I started to think more and more about picking one up for a couple of reasons. First, the cost: at ~$150, it’s the …
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