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Post by BorderCollieMike on Mar 15, 2019 9:16:44 GMT -8
Reading this thread, I was reminiscing for my old Svea 123. Then I remembered this baby, sitting alone on a shelf in the shop. Anyone ever use one of these? Bought it, never-been-used, at a yard sale around 1970. Only other time I remember hearing about one was in the first edition of The Complete Walker, mentioned in passing. Notice the drawing of the old 9 Lives battery.
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Post by ErnieW on Mar 15, 2019 10:25:10 GMT -8
In the box and vintage. Possibly worth something. Back in the day a friend had one. It wasn't bad for a wood burning stove. Looks like they still make them www.zzstove.com/
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Post by peakbagger on Mar 15, 2019 19:12:52 GMT -8
Thanks everyone for sharing I've found this to be an interesting thread. Much, probably most, of the gear shared is older than me (born in '87). I really started hiking/backpacking/climbing in 2012/13 so I don't have anything too classic. I don't know that I'll ever have much as I buy the cheap stuff because 1) I know I don't take the best care of my stuff 2) I don't want to worry about damaging it/having it stole.
I do have a pair Koflach Artis Expe Mountaineering Boots. I think these are a bit of a classic style, originally being produced in '93. Mine are 2013/14 models. Due to their limited use they may still be in my gear closet in 30 or 50 years.
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Post by geezinbutnotweezin on Mar 17, 2019 16:00:44 GMT -8
My Camp 7 down sleeping bag. It is about 40 years old now and still has an incredible loft and warmth to it.
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Post by geezinbutnotweezin on Mar 17, 2019 16:09:44 GMT -8
And my Marmot Mountain Winter Solstice because it is so beautifully engineered and sewn. Yep, it weighs too much by today's standards but it is a work of art and it has served admirably in some very cold and very high wind situations.
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Post by bluefish on Mar 17, 2019 16:34:34 GMT -8
Thanks everyone for sharing I've found this to be an interesting thread. Much, probably most, of the gear shared is older than me (born in '87). I really started hiking/backpacking/climbing in 2012/13 so I don't have anything too classic. I don't know that I'll ever have much as I buy the cheap stuff because 1) I know I don't take the best care of my stuff 2) I don't want to worry about damaging it/having it stole. I do have a pair Koflach Artis Expe Mountaineering Boots. I think these are a bit of a classic style, originally being produced in '93. Mine are 2013/14 models. Due to their limited use they may still be in my gear closet in 30 or 50 years. My Koflachs from the early 90's died about 5 years ago- plastic cracked in many places. I'd put Armor All or some other plasticizer on them for the long haul. Plastic does dry out and crack eventually- it's a petrochemical and they lose the oil. I never did mine and regret not doing so.
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Post by johntpenca on Mar 20, 2019 13:56:15 GMT -8
Chouinard Axe ca. 1978
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Post by rangewalker on Apr 17, 2019 10:08:58 GMT -8
I will add to the classic pieces of gear parade: One liter HDPE Nalgene lab Bottle circa 1970. By the late 70's, Nalgene finally woke up to the marketing marvel they had on their hands and released a number of hiker and sports consumer goods all evolved around their plastic creations that did not taste icky and were easier to clean. Camelback has cut into their niche somewhat but had to engineer their own creations with the Nalgene thread and more.
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Post by rangewalker on Apr 17, 2019 10:22:34 GMT -8
BorderCollieMike Only other time I remember hearing about one was in the first edition of The Complete Walker, mentioned in passing. The Zip Stove: Actually Chip Rawlins, who co-authored The Complete Walker IV with Colin Fletcher, was a big fan of the Zip Stove. His favorite fuel was elk and moose dung [grins] Almost had its own chapter. For years Rawlins and hiked along the southern Wind River Range in WY
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Post by bobcat on Jul 14, 2019 7:37:10 GMT -8
Coleman camping lantern model 201, from 1964. Family heirloom. My brother took the green 2-burner stove, and I got the lantern when we cleaned out my parents stuff.
Coleman Peak1 feather 400 stove. Svea 123 stove (still use regularly.) Dana Designs Terraplane pack. Most comfortable pack I own for carrying heavy loads. Weighs close to 7 pounds. Marmot Grouse down sleeping bag. Still used occasionally, and kept in car in winter for safety.
I have donated lots of my classic gear to the local Girl Scout camp.
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Post by bradmacmt on Jul 14, 2019 7:45:44 GMT -8
Such a great axe... those bring obscene amounts of money now.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Jul 14, 2019 11:41:01 GMT -8
I still occasionally bring my Grivel from a bit earlier 70’s along. Perfect length for a combination walking aid and snow slope tool. Helped back in the day with bear hangs as well (bag pusher and cord retriever).
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Post by Westy on Jul 14, 2019 12:27:55 GMT -8
Chouinard Axe ca. 1978 Have the exact same Ice Axe made in Premana, Italy. The slight difference is the brand. Mine is CAMP and the Chouinard is also a CAMP re-branded as Chouinard. Note the CAMP Logo on both. Also, this ice ax was used to stop a fall on Pico de Orizaba. Such a great axe... those bring obscene amounts of money now. bradmacmt Please advise location of obscene amounts of $$$.
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Post by bradmacmt on Jul 14, 2019 13:02:32 GMT -8
bradmacmt Please advise location of obscene amounts of $$$. Westy, your ash-handled Camp axe is, maybe, a $75 axe. John's Chouinard axe (if it says "Chouinard-Frost" on the reverse and has a bamboo handle) is (in the condition it appears to be in) a $500 axe. It looks to be around 60-65cm which is probably the most desirable length(s). That's what they bring on ebay. My late-70's REI branded, ash-handled Camp/Interalp axe is, maybe, a $100 axe.
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Post by Westy on Jul 14, 2019 15:54:50 GMT -8
bradmacmtThanks for the very interesting, ice axe genealogy research!
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