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    Who brings a multi tool?

    I carry a Leatherman Wave. I carry it because it is one of the few multi tools that you can open the blade one-handed, and without opening the whole tool. The Wave can open two blades, one serrated and one not, using only one hand.
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    Gluten free backpacking food

    Hit up REI, as they have several different brands that cater to the minority market (veg, vegan, cruelty free meat, etc.). I could swear I saw some that were labeled gluten-free.
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    Headlight Choice - What would you choose?

    From the OP:
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    What do you use for a pack saw?

    I use a Sawvivor. I got it from Amazon a couple years ago. I was unaware they were bankrupt. Is the blade a standard blade that you can source elsewhere? I bought two extra blades at the time, but at some point I'm sure I'll need additional.
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    how do you store a sleeping bag??

    Of course they sell it. Are you expecting them to give their products away for free? The Chinese made stuff probably includes a stuff sack, storage sack, inflatable pillow, and compact car. If you want to keep your money in the US, you can't expect $6/day sweatshop labor prices. Sorry to...
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    marmot helium or kifaru slick

    Standing by for the aforementioned video of the new sleeping bags... :)
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    marmot helium or kifaru slick

    I am 6', 200lbs, 44" chest, 34" waist, and the standard Slick bag is pretty much unusable for me. The first bag I got was wide, and it had plenty of room. I picked up a standard width bag used, and when I received it, I was shocked at how narrow it was. I bought the first bag wide simply for...
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    just had to share

    I built the same bench (changed the dimensions some to avoid having to rip the top planks), and I did something nearly identical. I bored two holes in the front facial board and put two iron gas pipes through the holes, built a simple rail system underneath, and made a wide platform that...
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    how do you store a sleeping bag??

    They'll include one if you want. Just add it to your cart before you check out.
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    how do you store a sleeping bag??

    Many bags have loops on the end to hang them for storage. If you need a storage sack, Kifaru makes a terrific one.
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    Hammock Sleepers?

    I don't know any better, so I use a Clark North American. Serious hammockers will probably look down on my setup, but I use a Kifaru Doobie as an under quilt, and a Woobie as a quilt. I'm sure there are better ways, but I took it down to 10* using a 40* slick bag and my cold weather gear...
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    Reccomend a bag

    Costco has had 15* mummy bags for $30 for the last few years. I think they bring their camping stuff out in February. I picked up a couple for sleepovers, truck camping, sending the kids off to camp, etc. They are warm, have vents, an inflatable pillow in a pillow sleeve, and a comfy flannel...
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    water blader and fitration system

    I use Source Hydration bladders and Sawyer filters. They work together as if they were designed to. When rolling lightweight, I use the Sawyer Squeeze with a QC adapter. It takes me less then 5 minutes to replenish my 3L bladder, without removing it from my pack. I just remove the...
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    Non hunting brand backpacks

    Aside from the designed capabilities, some people care about where the packs are made. USA labor ain't cheap. I realize some don't care, but I kind of like the idea that I could hop in my car and drive for about half a day to CO and talk to the man who sewed the pack that is in the room with...
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    Canister fuel inventory

    I carry a sharpie as part of my kit, and just put a tick mark on my Jetboil can every boil. I typically carry an extra, as they don't weigh much, so when it runs out, I switch. Once I get back home, when I'm unpacking, I check the can in the cup and if it's got more than 12 ticks, I punch it and...
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