tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post9111220717533473281..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Favourite New Outdoor Gear 2014Chris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-67861916851135473622015-02-01T10:48:15.076+00:002015-02-01T10:48:15.076+00:00Steve, check this link: "Zoonotic Giardia gen...Steve, check this link: "Zoonotic Giardia genotypes are common in many wildlife species including beavers, seals, deer, prairie dogs, bobcats, rodents and coyotes." http://rangelandwatersheds.ucdavis.edu/MWQIC/MWQIC/Wildlife_Sources_window.html Zoonotic are the genotypes that infect humans.<br /><br />I got giardia three times after drinking backcountry water. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-47280961454377279602015-01-06T22:23:53.711+00:002015-01-06T22:23:53.711+00:00No, it probably isn't if you're warm enoug...No, it probably isn't if you're warm enough in them Mark. Personally I don't find it comfortable sleeping in many clothes but if it is comfortable it does save a bit of weight.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-19808831655960891432015-01-06T22:04:08.008+00:002015-01-06T22:04:08.008+00:00Chris I am tempted by the PHD filler bag but it...Chris I am tempted by the PHD filler bag but it's a hefty price. Is it really going to help me more than going to bed in my PHD vest, As Tucas insulated trousers and down socks?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200433926064807653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-26673071818290230462015-01-05T16:27:33.826+00:002015-01-05T16:27:33.826+00:00I can imagine that the Telemark isn't a good c...I can imagine that the Telemark isn't a good choice if you're six foot or over. I haven't found the ventilation system any worse than in similar tents, other than the Scarp 1. Of course I am commenting on how I found the gear and for me the Telemark has been excellent. <br /><br />The same applies to the Fusion 65. It fits me well and I like the wide hipbelt - I find the smaller Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-17291988462494298752015-01-05T15:14:47.438+00:002015-01-05T15:14:47.438+00:00I have to agree with Dawn as it happens Chris. I&#...I have to agree with Dawn as it happens Chris. I've used the same shelters as yourself and the Telemark is certainly the poorer cousin. Especially if you are over 6 foot, if using a NeoAir or similar, one's face is very close to the skin generating a huge amount of moisture with minimal airflow. Of them all, I've found it has the poorest ventilation design, with the lower curve The Outdoors Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571296933121547294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-23950123237440018212015-01-03T22:55:14.105+00:002015-01-03T22:55:14.105+00:00Condensation can be bad in the Nordisk Telemark bu...Condensation can be bad in the Nordisk Telemark but I haven't found it any worse than in other small single hoop tents - Hilleberg Akto, Terra Nova Laser, TarpTent Scarp I, VauDe Power Lizard. Of these the Scarp 1 has the best ventilation due to the two doors. However in calm still humid conditions I've had condensation dripping on me even with the doors wide open, which isn't Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-42742816000113917192015-01-03T22:50:23.329+00:002015-01-03T22:50:23.329+00:00I rarely used water treatment on the PCT, CDT, AZT...I rarely used water treatment on the PCT, CDT, AZT or PNT. Only at dirty springs and cattle ponds. On those trips I used iodine on the first two, Aqua Mira in Arizona and a SteriPen on the PNT. I'd probably take the Sawyer Mini Filter now.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-42228938350365431612015-01-03T10:27:48.901+00:002015-01-03T10:27:48.901+00:00The Nordisk Telemark is a good, light tent. Certai...The Nordisk Telemark is a good, light tent. Certainly stands up to bad weather well. However, one major issue and that is condensation. No matter how much one tries to keep the tent vented the inside of the fly gets wet. At times it actually runs with condensation. In turn this leads to the inner also becoming damp, or worse, wet. Several times the foot of my sleeping bag has ended up wet. It is Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-58300499572498656142015-01-03T02:07:38.273+00:002015-01-03T02:07:38.273+00:00I'm with you on water filters. I don't dri...I'm with you on water filters. I don't drink the water when there are cows present or by beaver dams, but deer, coyotes, and most other wildlife don't pass giardia. It's all about common sense. I've never contracted water-borne illness and I've only used filters in Arizona at filthy springs. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389458818431848912noreply@blogger.com