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Reviews by adamtd (48)
Simulator CNC Training Board (Manufacturer link)
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Average Rating : 4.78/5
In: Gear: Training & Accessories: Hang Boards
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Review by: adamtd, 2005-03-20
I've had my Simulator Hang Board for 5 years now and I love it, it's got everything you need ot train every grip. Just wash it often or else teh grease builds up.
WhisperLite Stove (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.10/5
In: Gear: Hiking and Camping: Stoves: Backpacking Stoves
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Review by: adamtd, 2005-03-05
Sure you can always find someone who knows someone who had one of these blow up in their face. I've used it for almost a decade now, and have never had a problem. whether burning white gas, alcohol, diesel, or regular unleaded gasoline. This stove works. e sure to use teh international version if you're burning anything other than white gas. It burns hot and boils water fast. You can bake or simmer on it, but you do have to play with teh stove more. just talk to anyone that's been on a NOLS expedition, they can teach you how.
Minimalist Bivy Sack (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
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Review by: adamtd, 2005-03-05
I used this Bivy sack in Nepal on Ama Dablam. It's a relatievely light weight bivy sack that'll keep you dry when it gets wet. The material is light weight and therefore lends itself to punctures and tears pretty easily, but you have to sacrifice something for teh weight. I've been very happy with it's functionality.
Low Alpine NOLS Pack
Average Rating : 5.00/5
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Review by: adamtd, 2005-03-05
if you've seen a NOLs catalog, you've seen this green monster on someone's back. It'll carry heavy, bulky loads like no other pack. This pack excels on extended expeditions where bulkyness is part of the game. Although no one wants to carry a bone crushing 80 Lb pack, this one will do it better than any other. I've gotten this pack up to 120 lbs, didn't enjoy it, but it carried teh weight well. the pack itself isn't light, but when carrying a lot of weight, you'll be wanting the padding that makes this pack so heavy.
Alpine Attack 40 (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 5.00/5
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Review by: adamtd, 2005-03-05
The second best pack on teh market, only beat by teh cold cold world Valdez. I've used this pack fro three years now and it has seen everything. It's a good size, and carries well, although if you're tall stay away form this pack. The torso is just long enough for me at 5' 10".
