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Emma Eyeball | 1 Mar 2004 01:10
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an update on my neatsheet bivy sack

coincidentally, i recently heard from the PCT thru-hiker to whom i 
gave my neatsheet "bivy."  the bivy is just a single layer of a small 
neatsheet, folded over and sewn into a rectangular sack.  i gave it 
to him to use in conjunction with his 5x7 tarp, which he hadn't used 
beofe and was somewhat nervous about using to keep himself dry.  here 
is what he had to say about it:

"greatness!  perfect for a down bag that is pushing it rating wise 
since it did effectively both resist moisture and add warmth.  and 
triples as a ground cloth!  a blessing, i still have it and cant 
thank you enough.  i used it from the moist south east on the banks 
of the cumberland to muir hut at 12000 feet to the lovely pacific 
ocean sands at moonstone beach, north of arcadia.  i was never 
nervous on rainy or cold nights due to that thing." 

while this does make me glow just a wee bit, it also makes me want to 
whip another one up for myself.  

 
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Dalemerica | 1 Mar 2004 01:15
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Re: Q for someone familiar with AT

It would probly be better to leave it at Rainbow Springs Camp Ground. They 
would probly only charge a buck a day.DaleAmerica AT02

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Fred Engel | 1 Mar 2004 01:19
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Light External Frame Pack

There was quite a discussion a ways back regarding external frame 
packs.  I missed and cannot locate via archive search information 
about which external FRAMES currently available are the lightest.  A 
friend of mine has  back issues and feels he needs the structure of 
an external frame.  Once located, a light custom pack bag can be 
sewn to keep the load as light as possible.

Thanks for any leads.

Thanks

 
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Bill Fornshell | 1 Mar 2004 01:54
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Re: Light External Frame Pack

Hi Fred, The archives work strange.  Type "external
frame" in the search box.  THEN!  Keep hitting NEXT. 
It will go on for ever.  For some groups of messages
it may say "None Found" or something like that.  Just
keep hitting NEXT.  I just found a lot of messages on
my search.  Bill

--- Fred Engel <fredengel@...> wrote:
> There was quite a discussion a ways back regarding
> external frame 
> packs.  I missed and cannot locate via archive
> search information 
> about which external FRAMES currently available are
> the lightest.  A 
> friend of mine has  back issues and feels he needs
> the structure of 
> an external frame.  Once located, a light custom
> pack bag can be 
> sewn to keep the load as light as possible.
> 
> Thanks for any leads.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 

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Mark Verber | 1 Mar 2004 02:07
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RE: Light External Frame Pack

> cannot locate via archive search information 
> about which external FRAMES currently available are the lightest. 

The only light external frame pack I know of is the seriously expensive 
http://www.luxurylite.com/

--mark

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Ralph Oborn | 1 Mar 2004 03:00

Re: Neatsheet Update?

Is it really a table cloth? or a bed sheet?

Ralph

--- In BackpackingLight@..., "Bill Bradshaw" 
<bradshaw@...> wrote:
> I bought mine at a Denver area Target.  Had to get some help to 
locate it.
> If I remember right they were with the paper towels.  Don't ask me 
why.
> 
> <Bill>
> 
> Brought to you from beautiful Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
> N 53° 51.140'  W 166° 30.228'   (WGS 84)
> 
> Ralph Oborn wrote:
> > I've been curious about the neat sheet ever since I heard about 
it
> > on the list, I've looked all over wally world for one, where is 
it?
> > What is it located next to? What is the name on the package??
> > Is this really another snipe hunt?

 
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Tom Burnett | 1 Mar 2004 03:06
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Re: Neatsheet Update?

I found mine in the area where the sandwich bags are located.

--- In BackpackingLight@..., "Ralph Oborn" 
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> I've been curious about the neat sheet ever since I heard about 
it 
> on the list, I've looked all over wally world for one, where is it? 
> What is it located next to? What is the name on the package??
> Is this really another snipe hunt?
> 
> Ralph
> 
> 

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studio 305 | 1 Mar 2004 04:09
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Re: Re: Neatsheet Update?

Here's the Kimberly Clark site explaining Neatsheets, with a coupon for 
a free one.

http://www.theneatsheet.com/coupon/indexprofile.asp?s=1202tns

On Sunday, February 29, 2004, at 09:00  PM, Ralph Oborn wrote:

> Is it really a table cloth? or a bed sheet?
>
> Ralph
>
>
> --- In BackpackingLight@..., "Bill Bradshaw"
> <bradshaw@...> wrote:
> > I bought mine at a Denver area Target.  Had to get some help to
> locate it.
> > If I remember right they were with the paper towels.  Don't ask me
> why.
> >
> > <Bill>
> >
> > Brought to you from beautiful Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
> > N 53° 51.140'  W 166° 30.228'   (WGS 84)
> >
> > Ralph Oborn wrote:
> > > I've been curious about the neat sheet ever since I heard about
> it
> > > on the list, I've looked all over wally world for one, where is
> it?
> > > What is it located next to? What is the name on the package??
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Frederic | 1 Mar 2004 04:16
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Re: Neatsheet Update?

Sorry ... not a freebie, just a discount.

--- In BackpackingLight@..., studio 305 <colt4x5 <at> s...> wrote:
> Here's the Kimberly Clark site explaining Neatsheets, with a coupon for 
> a free one.
> 
> 

 
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Aaron | 1 Mar 2004 05:02

Re: Q for someone familiar with AT

There have been intermittent problems with vandalism at that road 
crossing over the years. The best resource to get updates about 
local areas of the trail is the ATC, who can refer you to the 
specific person involved with maintaining that section of trail. 
They usually keep in contact with local police and other agencies 
involved with the trail. 
Aaron

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> 
> I have a friend who will be hiking the AT this year and here is 
his 
> question: 
> 
> Does anyone know of any problems with leaving a car at Winding 
Stair
> >Gap on Hwy 64 below Franklin, NC?
> 
> I haven't been very active in this list lately but right now is 
the 
> change.  I would like to give him an answer of course.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Heather Pullman

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