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    SHOT Show 2008: Feb. 2-5

    Re: SHOT 2008 You know you want to go. I'm trying to wrangle a few people from my area out.
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    Mag 100 Question

    I have a Mag100 setup using a Osram 62138 100 watt bulb being overdriven a bit. Using 12xCBP1650's in an FM holder and using an AWR hotdriver to round out the package in a bored/HA'd 3D host. I'm told this should be ~2800 lumens out the front.
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    Bought a new backpacking stove.

    smells funny? What are you burning in it?
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    Shootings at Virginia Tech

    As far as "investigation" periods, the FBI and many states can now do them in less than 5 minutes, verify if you have a record or any questionable past. If questionable they put a hold on the sale. All that will do is make it harder for my to buy guns. Why would I need a "cooling off" period...
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    Bought a new backpacking stove.

    I'll be out at the end of the month using my Trangia for a weekend. I'll try to remember to post my impressions.
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    How can I waterproof my pack?

    Well it all comes down to how long and what level of rain will you see. All my bags coated with campdry are fine for ~30+ minutes motorcycle commutes in pouring rain. For longer term, or backpacking, then a cover is the way to go.
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    Bought a new backpacking stove.

    I picked up a Trangia mini stove a few months back. Haven't used it in the field yet, but did use it at home a couple times. I love how small and quiet it is.
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    How can I waterproof my pack?

    I've always used Camp Dry on my packs, it works good, but smells bad for a few days. Check out what REI sells, whatever they have will be good. www.rei.com
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    Surviorman/Man vs Wild?

    Re: Survivorman I love Surviverman, but Man vs. Wild is a little too over the top. While it is entertainment, he takes risks that should never be done if you're trying to survive. Being stuck in the woods is not a time to waste energy on an adrenaline fix.
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    Surefire L4

    Actually the OpticsHQ full discount takes quite a bit more off that for membership, and CPF discount. But what matters is you have one, and like it!
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    Surefire L4

    Not that I'm aware of, but lots of people were using full Aleph 2 stage tailcaps. I've actually found a McE2S in a Z52 to be easier to work than the full Aleph tail I borrowed a while back.
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    Surefire L4

    Last I checked the Sandwich Shoppe had a large supply of McE2s stage switches in stock. I was worried 8 months ago and bought the last one they had.
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    Need L4 2 stage switch in HA Natural

    No dremeling needed to install a MCE2S in a Z57 tailcap. I had mine installed there for a while, but found the switching was smoother in a Z52. The rubber doesn't have to be replaced with a Z57, but if you don't it leaves a bit of takeup on the press before the switch activates.
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    2nd Annual CPF Big Basin Camping Weekend - May 4th

    Shoot, I saw redwoods and was hoping northern CA. I might have been able to swing that distance. Have fun everyone.
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    Other car care tips for a new owner?

    I see it as to each their own. But it also kinda reminds me of the grandma with plastic slip covers on the couch. I'd rather enjoy my interior and spend a little more time cleaning it up.
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