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Thanks for posting those pics JV3. I've been eyeing one of those...size and weight seemed right.
 
neeman said:
Specs?
And images of it set up?
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5 ft x 9 ft 4 in (112" x 60"). tarp alone is 9 oz. 16' orange cordage and seam sealant included in the package. pricey though at $108...for that price look at bcusa's 10'x10' as well for around $120. this one will replace my bcusa's 5'x7' mest emergency tarp for day hiking...and i'm just a sucker for shelter - i have by far more shelters than knives :D

i haven't used it yet (currently waiting for the seam sealer to cure but i might hike tomorrow) but here are kifaru's pics:

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Camber said:
Thanks for posting those pics JV3. I've been eyeing one of those...size and weight seemed right.
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you're welcome!
 
a couple more backup patagonia torrentshell jackets in copper ore before they discontinue it...not as bright orange in person as the pics show...more like...copper :p

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...and an el capitan khaki to celebrate tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson's accomplishment as the first to free climb el capitan's dawn wall wednesday of last week :) fitting since i'm now 3 months into a new job with the best company i've been with so far...i'm climbing the corporate ladder - not el capitan but close enough for me :D

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tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson:

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I received this a few weeks ago, but yesterday was the first time I used it. It slices through weeds and sagebrush very well because it is so thin, but it also sliced through 1"+ woody privet hedge trunks without "chopping".

It is extremely light, sharp, and quick. The handle is great, but I want to hand shape the area around the pommel to suit me.
 
Fuori said:
Did they say something about it being discontinued? Is that for cold weather or just rain?
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the copper ore and el capitan khaki are being discontinued i believe (websites state it as 2014 colors and there are new shades of green ones for 2015).

these are just a rain shell but i wear it over my winter jacket or sweater...even when there's zero chance of rain for example i'd wear it over my down jacket to protect it from burn holes if i'm near a camp fire.
 
absolut247 said:
Where did you get this knife? It's interesting to me.
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I found it at a gun show $25.

Back in the late 90s Cold Steel launched a Carbon V line of four Green River style late era trade knives. The two Red River branded knives were skinners, and the two Hudson Bay branded ones were butchers. The venture was an abysmal failure and these knife lines were soon liquidated. I bought 5 of the 8" Butcher pattern for $5 each from a distributor and gave 4 of them as gifts. These knives pop up on fleabay from time to time and go for $50 + -



This is my $5 CS an 8" Hudson Bay butcher that has been a go to camp blade since I got it.


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rip adidas superstar...i've worn these same style shoes since high school to college until now - literally, everyday my entire college i wore the same style shoes. wore a hole on my gazillionth pair and stopped-by to grab a fresh one and they're now charging $70+ for one? they seem to wear out faster than i remember too :eek::( i still remember when they were in the $40'sh range.

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time to move off of sneakers i guess and into some hiking brand shoes for the streets.

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it's orange...need i say more? :D

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Picked up a new water bottle at REI the other day. Vapur brand, .7 liter. It has a nice snap cap to drink from, and a carabiner type belt hanger. $7.95 It is flexible, and can be rolled up when not in use. Triple walls, and you can freeze it.
 
Mannlicher,

How rugged are they?
Overall reviews of folding bottles report that have a tendancy to leak

Thanks
 
Mannlicher said:
Picked up a new water bottle at REI the other day. Vapur brand, .7 liter. It has a nice snap cap to drink from, and a carabiner type belt hanger. $7.95 It is flexible, and can be rolled up when not in use. Triple walls, and you can freeze it.
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Swear by these things!

Really tough, plus you can bring them on planes, not filled of course, but folds flat and compact. I love that they stand upright when 1/4 full and the carabiner. Pretty nice addition to a thermos or canteen.
 
JV3 said:
rip adidas superstar...i've worn these same style shoes since high school to college until now - literally, everyday my entire college i wore the same style shoes. wore a hole on my gazillionth pair and stopped-by to grab a fresh one and they're now charging $70+ for one? they seem to wear out faster than i remember too :eek::( i still remember when they were in the $40'sh range.

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Superstars are still the best sneakers for the buck IMO. I can wear out regular or even pricey sneakers in few summers, where superstars can take five or more. But I don't know, I haven't gotten new ones lately.
 
traded a knife for a new shelter, Integral Designs Chock Solo- an eVENT four season solo shelter

and just received my Hammock Gear winter down quilt, the Burrow 0, weighs in at a svelte 30.9 oz, 22.7 of those ounces- water resistant 850 goose down :D

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New Simply Rugged field holster for my .38+P arrived yesterday:

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Quality is outstanding. If you haven't checked out their holsters and other gear, I would highly recommend them. :thumbup:
 
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