#207691 - 09/10/10 06:07 PM
Re: Gore Tex socks as on body kit
[Re: TANSTAF1]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 03/11/05
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Why not use a quart ( freezer) ziploc bag? Cheap, sturdy, already on the 1 q size... Or better yet, carry a water bottle.
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#207729 - 09/11/10 12:53 AM
Re: Gore Tex socks as on body kit
[Re: TANSTAF1]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 3154
Loc: Big Sky Country
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I've read a lot about them. While I haven't tried them yet they have a great reputation. Maybe I'll have to purchase a few and give 'em a shot.
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#207739 - 09/11/10 03:08 AM
Re: Gore Tex socks as on body kit
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Registered: 02/11/10
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Loc: Los Angeles, CA
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I've been using the Aqua-Pouch's for about 2 1/2 yrs.now,Since I found the Oven(Turkey bags) leak.I consider them to be Essential to All of my Kits,They stand on their own with a Litre of water in em' so Filling/filtering can be readily done,& they have grommet holes to tie some paracord thru them.I have not folded them down to fit into an Altoids can,though I understand they are capable,& retain their resiliency as far as the zip-lok is concerned,should you want to.The large opening accomadates snow for melting,should that be needed,& they are re-usable many time's over,They are Fairly Darn Tough as,far as Plastic goes,& Priced Right,You simply can't go wrong,with these! I have No Affiliation other than, Very Well Pleased with this Invention!
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#207744 - 09/11/10 05:16 AM
Re: Gore Tex socks as on body kit
[Re: TANSTAF1]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 3154
Loc: Big Sky Country
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You sold me on 'em, Rich! I just ordered 2 x 3 pack one quart Aqua-Pouches and 3 x 1 liter (the kind with the zipper lock and carry grommets), as well as one prefilter support. I didn't go for the full kit with the purification tablets, but I may add some of my own later. The ziplock 1 liter bags might be more useful overall, given the grommets and the fact that they're more than twice as thick, but you can't beat the compactness of the 1 quart ones that don't zip. Those should fit an altoids tin with ease.
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#207753 - 09/11/10 12:23 PM
Re: Gore Tex socks as on body kit
[Re: TANSTAF1]
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Registered: 06/04/03
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I'm sorry to drag this slightly off topic, but if you try this, you will be one happy camper. Regarding the sock part of this post, I have discovered Merino wool/silk hiking socks made by the Wigwam company. I get mine from REI co-op. They are cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and completely awesomely soft and comfortable on your feet always. Truly cosmic sock experience. They cost about $20 per pair, but in actuality they are priceless IMHO, and wear like velvet iron. Oh, presumably they would soak up a great deal of dew or whatever and squeeze nicely into one of those Aqua pouches, too.
Thank you.
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