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Equipment » MSR Trailshot .. very small water filter. » 3/11/2019 1:14 pm

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While I do not have direct experience with this MSR filter, a friend of mine did have one and he thought it was just okay, It did seem a little slow, and you have to pump the whole time, I personally think there are better options..
I had a Sweetwater guardian for quite a few years and it worked relatively well, the filter ended up freezing on a trip and I gave up on it.  I had read and saw a lot of information on the Sawyer Squeeze and Sawyer mini. I now have both and have setup the squeeze with a Coleman shower bag with filter inline as a gravity filter setup when I am with groups or with its own squeeze bag if I am solo.  I also used my sawyer mini inline on a hydration bladder for adventure races over 8 hours. Each setup works great and I have had zero issues in 4 years of using the Squeeze as a gravity filter and my mini worked flawlessly in a 4 day adventure race last summer in Maine / New Hampshire.   They are cheap and can be picked up at various places. I bought mine at a US Walmart, Good luck!

Equipment » 'Emergency blankets', reflective foil and plastic bags .. » 11/20/2017 4:07 pm

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Tyvek (House wrap) is a water resistant, breathable material as well that can be made into a cheap bivy or even partial cover for your sleeping bag as well as other items, Tarps, ground sheet etc.
I currently use it as a ground sheet, but have been scheming on making a few items with it as I have some leftovers from a house build..
Google Tyvek Bivy for some reading.
I read washing the tyvek first,  softens and quiets it considerably but still keeps its original water shedding breathable properties.
 

Equipment » 'Emergency blankets', reflective foil and plastic bags .. » 11/20/2017 12:37 pm

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A light weight breathable bivy could possibly fill the void as well.  SOL make a few models that may fit the bill without being too expensive or taking up too much space.

 

Equipment » Post your boat! » 4/17/2017 3:11 pm

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My Langford Nahanni. Its old and has many a battle scar. Still lightweight and fast. Love it, as do my Boys.

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