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May 21	comment	How to prevent bear bag line from tangling? Feel free to convert your comment as an answer.
May 20	comment	Where can I find an iodine crystal water purification product? @RussellSteen, isn't this a double standard as the other answer also advertises specific commercial suppliers? The seller name is still available in history. I believe the question could more clearly state that other sellers on eBay also offer the service. The value of specifying the seller name is that TGA is presumably sharing his experience and sharing useful information. I don't believe this falls in the content policy clause 'whose primary purpose is affiliate marketing'. I believe he's primarily sharing his experience and doubt that the main intent is to augment the vendor's exposure.
May 19	comment	How can I effectively conserve water? What is 'local/around here' for you? Do you have water access points (stream, lake, etc.) in the area you trek? Would they be an option for a refill?
May 16	comment	How do I properly use the cinch-straps that came with my daypack? @Ryley: Their suggestion is to adjust the lacing to your content. On their video they briefly show two different options. I was surprise they didn't have instructions on their website. Perhaps a generic question on the topic would generate more interesting answers.
May 16	comment	Washing dishes with seawater or freshwater? Regarding dishwashing (see original question), if I had to guess based on my small sample of personal observations, I would bet on the 'norm' being untreated water for dishwashing. ;)
May 16	comment	Washing dishes with seawater or freshwater? The question states all things being equal. Today I had the opportunity to ask biology professor the question. Of the top of his head, he would favor the sea water because of a (presumably) lower likelihood of encountering human pathogens. I understand that the salinity of the water does not prevent growth of all (or any) pathogens. However I would hypothesize that it have an influence on some relevant pathogens listed in the answer. I would be interested if somebody could shed some light on this aspect of the question with possibly data or scientific references.
May 15	comment	What does “expedition-weight” mean with regard to clothing? Yay for buzzwords :-) If you are suggested to buy "expedition-weight" gear items I would not limit myself to buying items that are described as such. Consider that you will likely be colder when you (or the expedition) stops.
May 14	comment	Washing dishes with seawater or freshwater? Does seawater generally has more harmful organisms than stream water? For example, is it not less likely to have giardia in seawater compared to lake or stream water?
May 13	comment	Washing dishes with seawater or freshwater? A worded the question so that it doesn't imply whether you treat the water you drink. I believe what you pointed out would be a good question on its own.
May 9	comment	How much warmth dead leaves add if placed under your tent/pad? What are the expected R-values for different thickness (relevant to leaves 'loft') of "dead air" space?
Apr 28	comment	How to select a good GPS receiver? Is post-processing of the data an option? Or do you need that accuracy in the field?
Apr 27	comment	How to select a good GPS receiver? You might be right for the screen although I'm not sure how much it factors in for the overall energy consumption.
Apr 27	comment	How to select a good GPS receiver? Do you mean Lithium-ion batteries? I'm thinking of Lithium batteries. For LCD screens power consumption I believe is mostly influenced by the backlight intensity which is an other user-configurable factor (like the compass). Unless I'm mistaken, the monochrome screen saving energy is a myth in the context of GPS devices; unless someone have an e-ink GPS? :)
Apr 27	comment	How to select a good GPS receiver? Color screen or compass capability doesn't necessarily hinder the battery life. One should look at the battery life of the device first as their are multiple factors in play. For Garmin 5 years ago, their monochrome version of the eTrex had shorter battery life (possibly a less efficient and older chipset?) than their color screen model. We should keep in mind that the compass can be disabled. If you want longevity you should consider Lithium batteries support as they last longer and weight less then Ni-MH batteries.
Apr 27	comment	How to select a good GPS receiver? How accurate do you need? For what purpose?
Apr 25	comment	Can I get away with less advanced food storing methods if backpacking in areas where meeting bears is unlikely? I improved (hopefully) the first paragraph of the answer to reflect your input. Please feel free to edit the answer directly to improve it further. Thanks!
Apr 25	comment	While backpacking, should one bring hand sanitizer, soap, or both? In general, not particularly aimed at LNT principals or a specific scenario. I would imagine that the answer would address the sanitation differences of either and both options.
Apr 21	comment	Can I get away with less advanced food storing methods if backpacking in areas where meeting bears is unlikely? Good point! It was mainly intended as a 'do not try this at home' disclaimer. ;-)
Apr 18	comment	What is water resistant down and how is it made? I added my notes (pending review); feel free to re-edit.
Apr 17	comment	What is water resistant down and how is it made? Your answer allowed me to get started on my research. Thanks! I found more information about the process of treating the down from industry sources. If you agree, I can edit and add to your answer. Alternatively I can create a separate answer with the specific information.