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how does the camera attach?

2011-10-23T09:51:01.705-07:00

how does the camera attach?

That's great! I might try it. I've looked ...

2010-12-11T12:51:48.786-08:00

That's great! I might try it.
I've looked through your blog and I love it, great philosophy and cool ideas. :)

It's amazing what you can accomplish with a sc...

2010-04-29T21:05:36.381-07:00

It's amazing what you can accomplish with a scrap of fabric and an old coathanger.

What a great idea! It even looks professional.

2010-04-29T12:37:24.245-07:00

What a great idea! It even looks professional.

That's why I've upgraded to the Dripstop. ...

2010-04-29T09:35:13.541-07:00

That's why I've upgraded to the Dripstop.

http://goodenoughstuff.blogspot.com/2010/04/dripstop.html

Try THAT in hiking boots!

2010-04-29T08:36:27.151-07:00

Try THAT in hiking boots!

If a high wind comes up, you could take aerial pic...

2010-04-29T01:16:45.468-07:00

If a high wind comes up, you could take aerial pictures, like Mary Poppins.

This would be perfect for those drizzly days in Or...

2010-04-29T01:14:30.109-07:00

This would be perfect for those drizzly days in Oregon! Great Idea!

I bought a Steripen. I'm glad that you like y...

2010-04-29T01:12:30.072-07:00

I bought a Steripen. I'm glad that you like yours Paco. I think it's a great innovation.

I think this is very useful information Paco. It ...

2010-04-29T01:09:29.025-07:00

I think this is very useful information Paco. It gives me confidence that I can find usable water when I am hiking. Thanks for the great idea. I loved the YouTube video too.

Great video Paco. I think it's an elegant and...

2010-04-29T01:00:35.443-07:00

Great video Paco. I think it's an elegant and inexpensive solution. And it really works!

And while you were hiking, if you came to a stream...

2010-04-29T00:53:41.864-07:00

And while you were hiking, if you came to a stream, you could just walk right through! Cool.

You really think outside the box Paco. If you nee...

2010-04-29T00:51:47.848-07:00

You really think outside the box Paco. If you need something, you just whip it up. It encourages me to do the same.

I love your inventions. They're so creative.

2010-04-28T08:44:38.341-07:00

I love your inventions. They're so creative.

I hiked a waterfall in aquasocks one time.

2010-04-28T08:44:10.798-07:00

I hiked a waterfall in aquasocks one time.

Metal coffe filters are not as good as the paper o...

2009-12-14T08:34:58.363-08:00

Metal coffe filters are not as good as the paper ones. The mesh is smaal enought that the grounds don't go through but small dirt particles will probaly make it through. When I used one for making coffe there was coffe powder in the bottom of my cup. Great idea on the filters though and I will more than likely get myself a steripen soon. Thanks for the video.

You are so funny. The little song you were doing ...

2009-11-11T22:55:39.403-08:00

You are so funny. The little song you were doing and the fast talking was awesome...so is your tabletop thingy. :)

Dave, How long do the metal coffee filters last? ...

2009-08-23T14:46:31.025-07:00

Dave,
How long do the metal coffee filters last? Can they be washed? I don't think I've ever seen metal ones, but then again, I've never looked.

Dave, In some ways, it would simplify things to e...

2009-08-23T14:44:45.405-07:00

Dave,

In some ways, it would simplify things to eliminate the elbows. But you're right; the crossbeam can get in the way. Plus, this design puts the camera further away from the ground crossbeam, allowing the z-beams to be shorter while keeping the bottom crossbeam out of the shot.

Thanks for looking at ways to make this better. Keep up your suggestions. I know the designs aren't perfect, and I'd love to get more community support for improvements.

you can get metal coffee filters that are reusable...

2009-08-23T13:48:59.805-07:00

you can get metal coffee filters that are reusable, otherwise the paper ones can be dried out and reused

Instead of using the pair of elbows, would it not ...

2009-08-23T13:44:44.714-07:00

Instead of using the pair of elbows, would it not be more simple to build the mount into the tee which connects the crossbeam if the tee were attached facing the side the camera would mount? that would save on elbows but maybe the crossbeam would be in the way of your hands as you operate the camera.

I'm actually a fan of Xylitol already. Originally...

2009-05-29T06:58:02.470-07:00

I'm actually a fan of Xylitol already. Originally it came from Birch bark. The word Xylitol comes from "Xyl," which means "wood" (such as Xylophone -- Wood sound), and "-itol," which is the suffix used for sugar alcohols. The other sugar alcohols include Sorbitol and Maltitol, but Xylitol is superior in that the other two can cause gastric distress if you use too much of them (i.e. the runs).

Xylitol can be found in nasal sprays as well, to fight infection. Being a sugar, the bacteria latch onto the Xylotol molecules, but being a sugar alcohol, the bacteria can't process it, and so the bacteria starve.

The human body can't process the sugar alcohols, either. So used as a sweetener, it goes straight through the system without being processed or spiking the blood sugar levels (the going straight through is what can cause the gastric distress). It's safe for diabetics, has no bitter aftertaste (unlike Stevia), and causes a cooling sensation to the mouth. The only thing to remember is that it can't be used for baking bread, as the yeast can't use it to make the dough rise.

As you can see, I'm a big fan as well!

Try get a hold of some xylitol gum! It tastes grea...

2009-05-28T21:04:51.526-07:00

Try get a hold of some xylitol gum! It tastes great with a lot of yummy flavors to choose from and it prevents bacteria from adhearing to your teeth. The best part is its a all natural sweetener. You can find xylitol in strawberries, the cob of corn, and different barks of trees.

Xylitol in it's sugar form got it's start in Europe around World War II when there was a sugar shortage. So many studies have been done with it since then. It's amazing how many more positive benfits associated with it. From liquid drops for ears to prevent ear infections to prevention from tooth decay. Did you know that tooth decay is a communical disease? It's true. The biggest example is mother to baby mouth contact. More small children get tooth decay from their parent bacteria more times than not due to contact with their mouths through kisses and sharing eating utensils. When you use xylitol studies show that the xylitol mixes in your saliva and when mouth contact happens in get into other's mouths thus helping them fight against the harmful bacteria as well.

So look into getting some for camping trips. No water, brushing or paste needed. Its safe for diabetics and cost the same as regular gum too! For more info go spry.com or contact a friendly dental assistant who loves cherries!

The Kristin Says: Sounds like if you ate a sausa...

2009-05-22T16:54:46.188-07:00

The Kristin Says:
Sounds like if you ate a sausage, your breath wouldn't actually stop a bear, just encourage it.

Tetsubo-- That's a good idea. I don't have any co...

2009-05-08T11:41:00.000-07:00

Tetsubo--
That's a good idea. I don't have any coffee filters, but I might go out and get some to try. Are they reusable (at least a couple of times)?

What I've done is double the bandanna, which increases the "junk" filtering. If a coffee filter is able to clarify the water a little, I may try that. Thanks!