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Apr 22, 2008 at 3:00 am #1228512
I'd welcome ideas regarding the following gear list and regarding backpacking with kids in general. My story is as follows: after many years of occasional recreational backpacking, starting at age 12 with the Florida Trail Association, I went dormant as a backpacker when I became pregnant with John. Our family has enjoyed car camping ever since the little ones could sit up and crawl, and gravitates towards lightweight gear, even for car-camping since we want to be able to load up quickly, minimize hassle, and perhaps most importantly, be able to transport our car-camping kit on an airplane for vacations away from California.
In the past two years, I've returned to backpacking as a way of renewing a very pleasurable hobby and to introduce my son to lessons such as navigating away from the beaten path and self-sufficiency. My son John and I have backpacked 3 overnights so far.
The Mt. Pinos trip that my son John and I took, overnighting at Sheep camp, opened my eyes to the need to re-think and perhaps update my gear. My planning for that trip, with camping at 8200 feet in September, gave me enough worry that I piled the clothing into my pack and lugged a bear-resistant food container. Although the hike was only 3 miles each day, my pack felt quite heavy. (Weight unknown, as I did not yet have the BPL habit of "weigh everything"). The memory of this, combined with the fact that now my daughter is ready to graduate from day hikes to overnight backpacks, has led me to the BackpackingLight community.
As an engineer, the BPL articles and forums are wonderfully logical and prompt many thoughts like "that's a great idea". This post is my first attempt to reach out for information, insights and advice pertinent to backpacking with kids. The gear list below is for a May overnight trip to Sespe Creek in the Los Padres National Forest (Southern California), elevation about 3000 feet.
Thank you,
lb. oz.
9 RidgeRest short
9 RidgeRest short
2 15 Elizabeth's sleeping bag
1 10 Leah's sleeping bag & stuff sack
2 stuff sack (elizabeth's)
5 8.3 Eureka tent with 10 stakes (no groundcloth)
2.5 ground cloth for sleeping out
10.1 MSR cannister stove w/windscreen
8 MSR short (113g) cannister
0.3 lighter – Bic small
2.8 spoons and knife
1.5 "small dishsoap, scrub pad, & handiwipe"
3 green cups (1 oz each) x3
2 styrofoam disposable bowls
3 Bearbag rope (guess)
0.6 Aqua-mira water purifier
1.2 Platypus (2 liter)
7.6 Aluminum cookpot
4 7 ET's backpack
1.5 canteen – squeeze bottle
2.6 Elizabeth's headlight
5.1 Camera – Elizabeth's KonicaMinolta
1.2 First aid kit: band-aids, neosporin, tylenol, advil, moleskin
8.1 folding umbrella
14.7 Elizabeth's fleece pullover
3 Elizabeth's fresh socks
0.8 Elizabeth's underwear
1.7 Elizabeth's bra
1.4 sunglasses case
0.6 sunglasses
0.4 Casio watch
5 Toilet articles kit (3 toothbrushes, deoderant, dental floss, toothpaste, chapstick, hair tie)
0.8 toilet paper (4 people, one day)
1 guy-line or clothes line 40 feet (triptease)
0.8 red bandanna
0.7 Compass (liquid filled)
0.8 repair tape & sewing kit
2 Elizabeth's water
6 Food (one day, 1.5 lb per person)
2 Paper and pencil
5 lightweight regular towel
2 hand sanitizer
wear bathing suit
wear shorts
wear sunshirt
wear SmartWool socks
wear hiking boots
wear hat
wear watch
29 9.1 Elizabeth Total
3 2.3 John's sleeping bag
2 stuff sack for John's sleeping bag
0.8 matches in waterproof case
2 6 John's backpack
3.5 John's platypus and hose
1.8 Lightweight rain poncho (John's)
1 Quick-dry Towel
11.7 John's fleece pullover
1.2 John's fresh socks
2.3 John's pullup
2 John's water
wear swim shorts
wear SmartWool socks
wear sneakers
wear T-shirt
wear hat
9 0.6 John Total
12.1 Leah's backpack w/emergency kit
3.5 Leah's platypus and hose
4 "Sunscreen (spray, partially used 5 oz. bottle) (empty = 1.6 oz)"
1.5 Sunscreen (little bottle)
1.8 Lightweight rain poncho (Leah's)
11.6 Leah's fleece pullover
0.9 Leah's fresh socks
0.8 Leah's underwear
1 Leah's water
wear bathing suit
wear shorts
wear SmartWool socks
wear Teva sandals
wear T-shirt
3 4.2 Leah TotalApr 22, 2008 at 7:22 am #1429477
Sorry about the gear list format above — my attempt to save the Excel list using the tab delimited format didn't format correctly. Please see the PDF format gear list which I've posted under "My Profile".
Thanks, ElizabethApr 22, 2008 at 9:54 am #1429505
Elizabeth, I backpack with kids similar in age to yours (mine = 10 y/o son, 5 y/o daughter). Without knowing what temperatures and weather you are going out in, I'll provide some general thoughts on your gear (assuming you be out in good weather and night temps >40-50 degrees F):
Elizabeth's gear:
If you have the cash, you can save significant weight by purchasing a lighter:
Backpack (I'd aim for <2-3 pounds, such as ULA catalyst or circuit)
Sleeping bag (check out Mont-bell's super stretch UL series, say the #2 or # 3)
Stove (check out the caldera cone alcohol stove + freezer bag cooking style)
Tent (I'd suggest the Tarptent Rainshadow 2 – cuts your shelter weight in half)
Consider replacing the 5 ounce towel with a MSR Packtowl UltraLite (size large) cut in half to share between the three of you. Each half weighs 1 ounce.
Are you planning on sharing 2 sleeping pads between the 3 of you? For pure luxury add the Mont-bell UL 90 sleeping pad with the attached pillow on top of your ridgerest.
Is the umbrella enough coverage for you? I assume so… replacing this with a poncho tarp adds a nice rain fly to your setup for really rainy days…
Do you need 2 ounces of paper/pencil?
How durable are your Styrofoam bowls?
I did not see the following essentials on your list: map, whistle, small folding knife, bug dope, wind breaker (may not be needed).
John's gear:
If you have the cash, you can save significant weight by purchasing a lighter:
Backpack (aim for ~1-2 pounds, such as Mountain Laurel Designs kids prophet)
Sleeping bag (check out Mont-bell's super stretch UL series, say the #2 or # 3)
I'd add the following: phone #/contact info, whistle, small digital watch (if lost, blow the whistle 3 times each time the last digit is a 3), map, compass, sunscreen, headlamp, small knife, some guyline (teach him to make the poncho into a tarp shelter), water purifying tabs, windbreaker, survival education (if needed…. focusing on staying put, not hiding, and getting found)
Leah's gear:
Is she ok hiking in sandals? My kids complain of rocks getting in their shoes…
I'd add the following (some of this may be in the "e-kit you listed): phone #/contact info, whistle, small digital watch (if lost, blow the whistle 3 times each time the last digit is a 3), "sunscreen, headlamp, some guyline (teach her to make the poncho into a tarp shelter), water purifying tabs, windbreaker, survival education (if needed…. focusing on staying put, not hiding, and getting found)
Have fun!
BrianApr 23, 2008 at 3:25 am #1429674
Brian, thank you for the review of the gear list and comments. It will take me a while to digest all your suggestions. Maybe I can start by asking for a little further info.
First, let me say that for Leah's first backpacking trip, I've picked out the mildest conditions I can find. Days will be 70's or 80's (maybe 90's) and nights will be 50's. Rain in May would be quite unusual and my plan for rain is to immediately stop and put up the tent to wait it out.
About the kids pack: Although last year John only carried 5 ½ pounds, I'm figuring that John can now carry 10 pounds since sometimes his school backpack weights that much for his 0.4 mile walk to school, and, 10 pounds is 15% of his body weight. My question about the Mountain Laurel Designs Kid's Prophet is that I'm wondering about how functional the hip belt is. Have you seen the MLD Kids' Prophet in use? My first priority is that John be comfortable even if it means that I end up carrying more. Our REI had a sale on their Comet and although it has way more features than anyone would need, the suspension is nice and the torso length is fully adjustable. I haven't clipped the price tag off yet so you can see that I'm not satisfied with that pack, but I'm not sure that the Prophet with a thin strap of a hip belt is the right answer.
About the sleeping pads – John says he doesn't need a pad for comfort. For future trips I wonder if there is a pad that would give insulation to John but not have the bulk of the Ridgerest.
Sandals: my daughter refuses to wear shoes. Aren't 5 year olds special? She will wear her Tevas with a pair of pink Smartwool socks so we are just going to have to make that work, even if it means stopping to extract rocks from the shoe.
Bowls: styrofoam bowls are my idea for lightweight. They will nest inside the cookpot and for an overnight we only need single use. My backup plan is to just use the green cups for dinner bowls. Their other use is for hot chocolate and breakfast cereal/milk in the morning.
Thanks for the list of emergency items and lessons. I'll plan a safety briefing for one of our rest stops. We don't need a map since I've been here before and the trail is as simple as "follow the creek". I'll be sure to put map on my master gear list though!
I will talk to Leah about the towel. I fear that she'll balk at the little square towels. I'm comfortable using our one ounce "auto-detailing" towels from Target but I was concerned that she expects a traditional terrycloth wrap-up size towel.
Good question about the paper. Now that you point it out I can see that a whole mini-pad of paper is overkill. My #1 use of paper is for safety – the following is my written emergency plan (I leave a copy at home for my husband to reference if we don't come home on time). "for an injury or condition which immobilizes someone: we will all stay together. The trail is well traveled and we'll wait for another hiker to come along. We'll then give that hiker a note that contains cell phone numbers for ____ and ____ and ask the Good Samaritan to call these numbers until reaching someone and to then read them the message. Our message will contain: our time, location, description of problem, and our plan (most likely the plan will be "stay put and wait for assistance"). We will jot down the name and phone # of the Good Samaritan so that we can thank them later."
Finally, do you have any suggestions about where to obtain cheap digital watches? I like the "whistle on the 3" scheme.
Once again, thanks for your advice,
ElizabethApr 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm #1429827
If you have not already seen this, check out the following excellent article and comments regarding kids gear:
Pack: I do not have experience with the REI Comet. I agree that you kids comfort is a high priority! I do not have hands on experience with the MLD Kids Prophet either (was not available when I was shopping for my son). However, given the light loads you have planned, I do not expect a hip belt would be necessary. Ron Bell at MLD provides great customer service and posts here at BPL often. Perhaps you could post here or send him an e-mail regarding your concern with the hip belt and load transfer to the hips. If you are looking for something lightweight but with a more substantial hipbelt my son uses a Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus (small size for torso length's of 13-17 inches) and loves it. Given its more robust hip belt, I've carried up to 33 pounds in the pack with comfort (thought the torso length is a bit short for me). My 10 year old son old carries 12-15 pounds in the pack with ease. Mark Verber has a nice summary of packs with some content on his views on kids packs. See: http://www.verber.com/mark/outdoors/gear/pack.html (scroll down to the end of the page). Make note that he indicates the Comet is also a good choice (though it is 1-2 pounds heavier than the above packs).
Pad: I wonder is the Gossamer Gear Thinlight pad (perhaps the 1/8 inch stuff) would be a good fit for John if he wants a bit of insulation/padding? See: http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/thinlight.html Other more expensive and heavier options would include the montbell UL 90 http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=33&p_id=1124275 or BMW TorsoLite http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/torsolite_inflatable_sleeping_pad.html
Sandals: funny… my five year old daughter has some deal breakers as well…
Towel: You can get a MSR Packtowl UltraLite in an extra large (27*50 in a 3.6 ounce weight). See: http://www.msrgear.com/camptowels/ultralite.asp
Cheap digital watches: I'd think any watch from a big box store would be fine. My son likes the Timex Expedition Digital Compass watch his grandparents got him. The wrist band is probably more comfortable than the cheaper watches. See: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1603263Apr 23, 2008 at 10:01 pm #1429884
I agree that it's a good plan to start with the heavy items. My family is also 3 people and I've reviewed some of the items on the site that we love. Among these are the Golite Pinnacle pack and the Tarptent Rainshadow 2. At a pound for the first and 2 pounds for the second, you could lose some serious weight here.
I can't comment on the kids prophet but it sure looks interesting! That's on the top of my list for when my son's a bit older.
I haven't found the Thinlight to be especially comfortable. The Big Agnes air pads are sure comfy, and to a lesser degree the Torsolite. But I think your pads are in the ballpark.
Have a great time on your trip!
DougApr 24, 2008 at 9:30 am #1429970
I had ran across another idea for a cheap compact sleeping pad. How about using Reflectix (home insulation)?
It is essentially durable bubble wrap layered between two foil sheets. I had some scrap left over from a freezer bag cozy project so I cut a 5 foot length of it. This was from a 16 inch wide roll (though you can buy wider rolls). So a 60"x16"x0.25" section weighed ~5.5 ounces and rolled into a diameter of ~4 inches. Cheap, lightweight, durable enough for several uses.Apr 24, 2008 at 9:33 am #1429971
Oh, I forgot to post that for 25' it costs ~$15 for the 16" wide roll and ~$21 for a 24" wide roll.Apr 24, 2008 at 10:26 am #1429974
Gail LuskMember
@alohatinkLocale: In the Middle of No Where!
You can also go to Wal*Mart or Target
any store that sells Car Reflector pads
they have a great one made out of that special Reflectix material and it folds up accordion style also.
It works…I used one of these in my hammock to cut the cold…but for just a few dollars more you can get the normal cheap closed cell blue foam pad.Apr 24, 2008 at 2:09 pm #1430028
Chris ChastainMember
@thangfishLocale: S. Central NC, USA
I own 2 of the MLD Kids Prophet packs for my 9 year old twin daughters. I was very impressed with the features and build quality of these packs. In my opinion, at these weights the hip belt is a non-issue. They regularly carry more weight in bookbags with poor straps and no belt.
On their first trip, they carried their own gear, including food and water in these packs for 5-6 miles/day for two days and there were no problems or complaints. Each carried their own sleeping bag and 1l Platy. One carried the Brawny Tarptent which was plenty big enough for the two of them, and the other carried their food/cook system. I lined the packs with a Gossamer Gear ThinLight 3/8"… full length cut in half. Each was longer (relatively) for them than my Ridgerest Short is for me.
As far as balking at a short towel, make it an adventure that they have prepared for at home for a few weeks before the trip. "When can we try out the gear" to see if it works ok before we go. They loved drying off with their new (cut in half) pack towels, and trying the little toothbrushes. ("I think these will work good enough, Daddy!") Also loved making (and drinking) hot chocolate in their own beercan stove (that they helped make) on the kitchen table.
I kind of gave the impression that this stuff may not work very well and we may not be able to go. ;)
We were really testing!
By the time we left, they were experts!
No surprises, you know?
They had NO PROBLEMS hiking in the rain with ponchos over their packs. It was all such an adventure that they can't wait to go again.
Good luck and enjoy it!Apr 24, 2008 at 8:19 pm #1430079
I LOVE your ideas Christopher. That makes the adventure last far longer than the time you're on the trail. I can't wait until my son is old enough to have those conversations and that level of involvement.
Very cool!Apr 25, 2008 at 4:56 am #1430117
Chris AbbottsMember
@cabbottsLocale: Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Do you think this would work well for a sleeping pad under a tarp? I just picked up a few of these sunshades to make a pot cozy and tried laying on it. I know it would work for heat, but it's not big on comfort. The big thing is, if you can handle a few rocks in your back, it weighs less than a trimmed blue closed cell foam pad, and takes up way less space.
Has anyone tried this on the ground?Apr 25, 2008 at 5:58 am #1430123
John S.BPL Member
I read lots of reports of people using them. Some can tolerate that, but closed cell foam is better in about every way to me.Apr 25, 2008 at 6:38 am #1430124
Don't expect a lot of insulation. It's basically a closed cell air pad with no insulation and with reflective panels on either side. Certainly not going to do very much to keep you warm….Apr 26, 2008 at 6:46 am #1430278
Brian, Doug, Gail and Christopher, Thanks so much for the suggestions. I'm determined to lighten up and I want to do so while minimizing growing pains to my family. Your suggestions, I believe, will help me get things right the first time. Christopher, excellent idea about "trying out" gear at home. We'll practice with the micro towels at bath time and if that doesn't work, well then maybe I'll just have to spring for the MSR X-large UL Packtowel!
If you all would be so good as to take a few more questions:
Regarding shelter, Brian suggested "replacing (umbrella) with a poncho tarp adds a nice rain fly to your setup for really rainy days…" I'm envisioning a tent with a poncho tarp pitched as a front porch. Would the Rainshadow2 work with this configuration? I could see that if it were raining it would be nice to have room to cook while the kids played securely in the tent. We've done this twice while car-camping since our "big tent" has a nice atrium area in the front and I could tell that the kids felt very secure and happy in the rain with this setup.
A second question: How does the tarptent stand up to wind? What is it like to be inside if it is blowing 20 or more? Is it disturbingly breezy? Does the tarptent flap in a way that would be worrisome? I want the kids to experience being a part of nature, including all types of weather, and still feel snug and cozy. Later, when they are teenagers we can do rugged and challenging trips.
Regarding cooking: The caldera cone appears very attractive and it seems that it could do the job even in a blow. Is this the case? Also, can someone comment on the danger of the stove tipping over and spilling burning alcohol – would this be a concern around kids? About the beer can stoves – they look tall and tippy – Christopher are you using the beer can stove kit I see on the BPL store site?
Finally, regarding sleeping. For myself I keep thinking that I would like to consider moving to a quilt or arc-quilt but I'm wondering how do I figure out if my sleeping style is compatible? I'm reluctant to purchase something so expensive and so different from what I have used in the past. Any thoughts on this? Also I'll look into the Mont-Bell or BMW pad for myself. I have a 29 oz. therma-rest that I use for car-camping but I can't see carrying that on my back!
Thank you,
ElizabethApr 26, 2008 at 12:25 pm #1430301
Hi Elizabeth,
I've never used a tarp with my Rainshadow 2 but I'm sure you could rig something up. This would be nice with extended rain. You could also set up the tarp on it's own for extra versatility.
The Tarptent does fine in the wind due to its catenary ridgeline and side stakes. 20mph will cause some flapping if it hits the side of the tent but it won't be too bad. If the wind hits the back of the tent, it can handle much more than that. I've used Tarptents above the treeline on many occasions and have been happy with their wind performance. If you use two poles to erect it and drop the front down it works even better.
I don't have a caldera yet but I own about 8 alcohol stoves and I've had few issues. The Caldera seems especially good for kids because it's so stable and it's a closed system- no access to the stove itself. I agree that the beer cans are tippy. I love mine but it wouldn't be my first choice with kids. If you're just boiling water, a sub 1L kettle should be just fine. We usually use a MSR Titan kettle but there are lighter options now.
For sleeping, the quilt is a good idea. I move a lot when sleeping so I've had a learning curve with these and I often use a bivy to keep the drafts at bay when I roll over in the middle of the night. From my experience, that's a harder transition than the tarptent or the stove. If you like to sleep well, look into the Big Agnes Aircore pads. So comfy and they pack down to nada. Not as light as a Torsolite though. Just add a torso foam pad for chilly nights such as the Gossamer Gear Thinlight.
My son sleeps on a Torsolite and it's great for him. I think that's a great kids' pad (and I use mine a great deal for me too!)
I think you're on the right track! Definitely check out the Rainshadow review.
Here's a few of our favs in action on my son's first backpack:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/7243/index.html?skip_to_post=51987#51987Apr 26, 2008 at 12:26 pm #1430302
This migh be worth looking at for you Elizabeth…Apr 26, 2008 at 1:24 pm #1430306
Of all the setups I've seen that are alcohol based – I agree with Doug, the caldera system seems the most stable and enclosed. Though, I think any style of stove (be it canister or alcohol) warrants close monitoring around kids. For this very concern (i.e. kids getting burned) I do not simmer meals in pots but rather quickly boil water and add this to freezer bag meals. Also, the pieces and parts of alcohol stoves cool very quickly (decreasing burn risk).
What folks use for sleeping pads seems to be highly variable. Some tolerate thin closed cell foam. Others need 3 inch thick air filled pads. Prior to being a pack-weight conscious backpacker, I used a full length Thermarest Prolite 4 and Thermarest Pillow, which was super comfortable but weighed 32 ounces. I then tried a 3/4 length Ridgerest and was fine if sleeping on my back but was uncomfortable when I rolled onto my side. So, I'm compromising with a 5' long Gossamer Gear Thinlight (3/8 inch thick) and the Mont-bell 90 UL sleeping pad plus the pillow. With this setup I'm comfortable sleeping on my back and side. Also Mont-bell's pillow is very light and comfortable, and doesn't slide around (since it attaches to the pad). While this system still weighs 19 ounces total, it's 13 ounces less than my old Prolite 4, has a pillow that does not move around at night, and if I for some weird reason I puncture the inflatable pad I still have a 3/8 inch thick closed-cell foam pad for the rest of trip.
I have not ventured into the quilt users camp yet. I'm such an active sleeper that I'm afraid I'd experience air drafts on cold nights. However, I was able to pick up some 2 layer eVENT fabric so I'm considering making a bivy out of the eVENT (using Sixmoondesigns Meteor pattern), a quilt (from ?), and a tarp shelter (from silnylon). Hopefully I'll like the setup.Apr 28, 2008 at 1:22 am #1430504
Gail LuskMember
@alohatinkLocale: In the Middle of No Where!
I ditched all my costly towels for a great light weight swimmers towel. A cheap fake one that works the same is sold also at Wal*Mart or stores like that one, such as Target.
Just so you can see what I am referring too, but I paid only $5.85 at Wal*Mart
It is like a soft sponge almost and dries you very quickly, as well as you can place your wet clothes in it and it wrings them dry faster than the usual methods.
It serves as a sponge for the tent, and for a sweat cloth, I usually have it tied to my shoulder pack strap.
The Car Reflector Sleep Pad was only a suggestion because it was stated that he did not want to use any pad etc.
For my two granddaughters, I cut a Z-Rest Orange Pad to fit each their bodies, out of just one pad. We like it because it folds up small, and is very light for them to carry. As well as used for sitting pads, while resting or eating lunch.
I personally have used it in a hammock to cut the wind only…for the ground I am a whimp. Give me 2 pads and one of them must be 2.5" thick! :DApr 30, 2008 at 3:48 am #1430860
Thanks for all the great suggestions and comments. I have another question. This one might seem trivial but it is regarding fire starting. I've been working with John (9) to teach him how to build a fire and he has mastered everything except the actual lighting of the fire. My typical approach is to use a mini-Bic lighter however the child-proofing on it makes it so that his thumb is not powerful enough to light it. Does anyone have ideas? I currently have "matches in a waterproof case" on the gear list for John but if I take a box of matches in a ziplock that crushes easily and is somewhat bulky, and those "match vaults" don't have a convenient and easy strike pad…. does anyone have input into a packable and extremely easy to use fire source?Apr 30, 2008 at 4:30 am #1430862
Damien TougasBPL Member
I have a firesteel (Light My Fire Scout) that all three of my kids (8, 7, and 5) have been able to successfully use to light a cotton ball or tinder-quick fire starter. They are durable, waterproof, and relatively easy to use with a little practice.May 6, 2008 at 2:14 am #1431806
Rod LawlorBPL Member
@rod_lawlorLocale: Australia
Elizabeth, I missed your post when it first came out, but I would look out for an off brand lighter.
I'm guessing you have similar laws to us regarding child proof lighters (which you have found work), but lots of cheap and trashy $2 stores here still sell non-child proof ones.
The other thing you could consider is a stove lighter. It's not LW, but the flame is a long way from his hand, and out of the combustible material.
RodMay 6, 2008 at 6:45 am #1431829
Matt AhonenMember
@ahonenmaLocale: Western MN
Take a srewdriver or similar tool and remove the safety mechanism from the Bic lighter. It should slip right out. I think it is the first thing anyone who uses them on a regular basis does.
MattMay 6, 2008 at 7:36 am #1431835
Jeremy CleavelandBPL Member
@jeremy11Locale: Exploring San Juan talus
I second the removal of the child proofing tab on the mini bic lighters. that is the first thing I do, and after that, they are the best working lighter (of the cheap kind) out there. a few modified mini bics and a firesteel scout (and cotton ball covered in vaseline) should be good!May 8, 2008 at 9:54 pm #1432359
Mireille HalleyBPL Member
@tinyscraftsLocale: So Cal
I'll look more at your list later but wanted to tell you there is also a backpacking with kids yahoo group, that might be helpful :)
I just recently took my 5 yo overnight- we had a blast, despite getting ripped a new one by grandma upon our return… going alone… blah….
She carried my sleeping bag (down) her clothes and her cheap walmart sleeping pad (9 oz) in a slightly modified marmot kompressor pack, all together under 3lbs. She was mighty cute bopping down the trail.
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After a cold and rainy week of weather we are now into a cycle of warmer weather and a spell of swarm calls. I picked up two more swarms today. One was pretty simple, it was stuck on the outside of a new house under construction, between two and five foot level. Brushed the majority into the nuc until they were fanning and went back at dusk and picked them up.
The other one was a bit harder to get, it was inside of a thorny bush on the ground. The homeowners said it was on the eave of the house earlier and there were still quite a few bees going in and out of the hole in the facia. I thought that there was a colony in the overhang, but after prying a board back I could see that there was nothing inside except a few bees inspecting the cavity. I am of the opionion that there may be something wrong with that queen. She and the swarm was on the house but she did not move in, apparently falling to the ground and not getting back up.
My question, and thought. I may want to combine these two swarms into a nice sized colony, both are still in the cardboard nuc boxes tonight, should I;
A: Put all the bees and frames (PC) into a medium box and let the queens fight it out?
B: Install them into seperate hives and find the suspect queen and kill her, and then hive them together useing the newspaper method?
C: Any other ideas?
Either way I would use a queen includer for a few days, add a frame of brood and feed with syrup and Bee Pro.
Side note: There are quite a few studs in both swarms, more than I normally see. Would that be indicitive of a newly hatched queen?


text: Rover, Sorry about hijacking your thread with my build. I just got over zealous from your inspiration. Your rifle is looking great! I think I am going to go for the FPK look on mine. I have moved all my posts concerning my build to another thread. I will be checking in though. I think we need to have a Gunco shoot somewhere in the midwest this year and have an up-close look at some of the fine builds going on.


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Well they obviously need to be trained more than Soldiers and Marines... I like how when the truth gets told the Dems call it conspiracy theories. Deny, Demand proof, make counter accusations... The key to being a good Democtat nowadays.
Reps challenge DHS ammo buys, say agency using 1,000 more rounds per person than Army | Fox News
the DHLS in now buying more ammo than the US army!
WTF is wrong with this picture??
Well they obviously need to be trained more than Soldiers and Marines... I like how when the truth gets told the Dems call it conspiracy theories. Deny, Demand proof, make counter accusations... The key to being a good Democtat nowadays.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Are these guys really that bad at shooting? Or are the doing extensive CQB training? I know that in one week during my None Compliant Boarding school, maritime based CQB training, we shot over a 1000 rounds per person. Most of it was 2 to the chest, 2 to the head, transition to pistol from M4, 2 to the chest, 2 to the head.
They know there'll be no more available when they start the civil warII.Time for them to stock up.
When all else fails-read the instructions!
Janet is a scary scary woman.
" Save a tree...........Eat A Beaver!"
I seldom talk to liberals.............................. But when I do, I order fries............
I'm pretty sure that most of us have ,,WAY MORE,,, rounds per person than DHS, or the military,,,combined,,,,,,,,when you compare it on a per person basis, and we're just a sampling of the population here in this small forum. How many other forums are out there? How many other people? Each with,,, how many rounds each, and the skills to place them where they need to go? SCAREY AMOUNT!!
Stop and think a second,,,,we got what ,2500-3K or so members here? How many rounds per person do you think we have combined here? How many others in other forums have a good stock,,how many rounds,,total,,,, do you think that would be in the "true patriots" hands??? Just a few!
When trying to take our rights away they had better take this into account, it won't be a "romp in the park" trying to enact there communist overthrow of this country, the Boston Tea Party would be nothing by comparison,,, I just pray it never comes to that in this country. It's a fucked up world we live in lately ,I tell ya.
Good Lord,, doubles again!!


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Friday, November 6, 2009
AASL in Charlotte: Beautiful, Dynamic & Gracious
The Bloggers' Cafe has already made a mark. Standing room only (until we got more chairs!) and upwards of 50 people all hanging out. AWESOME! A great place to chill, re-charge your laptop, meet new people, talk about hot topics (like flexible vs. fixed schedules) and share ideas. as Laura said: "Open Mike for Geeks" now if only we could have a strong, reliable Internet wireless connection in that corner life would be GOLDEN! Gah!
AASL Tech Angels!
I'm presenting my Gadget-A-Go-Go session this morning at 9:30: excited & a little nervous. Worried about connectivity - was very frustrating yesterday.....took some doofy movies with my digi cam back at the hotel...i really hope i won't have to show them. shaky dark cam....talk about Paranormal Technology! LOL and i'm super excited about the Library Tools Smackdown today!!
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Your session today rocked my socks! I can't wait to share all of the resources you provided with my comrades back home. Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
PS: Since you're a fan of the flip cameras, thought I'd mention digitalwishdotcom. They're offering the flips for $75.00 a piece. A great deal that you can share.
Thanks again,
Oh my stars, your presentation rocked my socks! I can't wait to share all of your great resources with my comrades back home. Many, many thanks!ReplyDelete
PS: Also, since you're a flip camera fan, I thought I'd put the digitalwish-dot-com bug in your ear. They've got the 2nd generation flips for $75.00 a piece. (Not to mention lots of other cool stuff).
Gwyneth, you totally rocked this conference in everything you did. I crown you with the tiara of librarian awesomeness! LOVE what you did with the photos! :-)ReplyDelete
I am so glad we met, and I'm looking forward to working with you again....hopefully, SOON!


text: The question is probaly awnsered by ur situation is the amount of extra freight cost of supers cheaper than buying hfcs or sugar when u get them back to where ur going is the bloom still early. If not do u feel to dig through a hive every 12 and cut cells to keep cells cut out. Personaly it is worth it because two brood and 3 of honey is 125 dollars but u cant seem to make the honey. It all about situation


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A person who jumps from lane to lane at a store such as Wal-Mart, thinking that each time they find a new lane, they will save time.
Did you see that lane jockey fly by us? Yeah I did, she jumped about six lanes before she was finally satisfied!
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I passed my CEH last week saturday
I passed my CEH exam on the 11th of august immediately after a full week of training by a certified learning center here in the Netherlands. The exam gave me 4 hours and I had about 10 minutes left when I hit the "end exam" button.
My passing score was 78.3% and this was a very difficult exam. I am now going for another training in October for ECSA followed by an exam afterwards.
Where can I find some examprep material? I'd like to have some idea of what sort of questions to expect. B.t.w. I am working as a system/network administrator for the Dutch government and I like my job a lot. We are dealing with network security and I find the CEH track very usefull.
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Few of sculptor Marco Cochrane's nudes have ever made it into an art gallery, let alone been sold. But the 48-year-old artist has kept at it anyway, for reasons even he didn't fully understand—until he recently uncovered an old memory he'd suppressed since childhood. In 1970, when Cochrane was seven years old, a young girl visiting his family was abducted, raped, then eventually returned home. They never found the culprit. "I was completely devastated," he says. "It just haunted me for the rest of my life. I thought about it everyday. I didn't even realize why I think about rape all the time."
For 25 years, Cochrane has created bronze sculptures of naked women, which are noted for their remarkable detail and a Roman-style realism. Cochrane's aesthetic lives on the fine line between artistic nudity and nudity that makes people uncomfortable, and that's for a reason. "What society teaches us is that if you find something attractive you should have sex with it," he says. "Men are totally capable of appreciating women's beauty just for its own sake. They're just trained out of it."
In 2009 Cochrane attempted his biggest piece yet, a 40-foot-tall geodesic steel replica of one of his sculptures, in which a naked woman strikes a dancer's pose. As illustrated in this slideshow, the structure originated with the pose of female musician Deja Solis and eventually turned into an engineering feat involving 6,000 steel balls, 27,000 feet of steel rod, and enough steel netting (2,000 square feet) to gift-wrap a two-bedroom apartment. The total project cost came to around $250,000, taking more than 10 months to complete, and requiring 11,000 hours of labor by volunteers, including three full-time and 30 part-time staff.
The piece, entitled "Bliss Dance," debuted at last year's Burning Man festival in Nevada and is now erected on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay. This week, Cochrane is back at Burning Man with his latest larger-than-life steel woman, "Truth is Beauty," with an added feature: Visitors can climb her. Cochrane talks about the piece in the video below:
Truth, Beauty & Burning Man: Interview with Marco Cochrane from Matador Network on Vimeo.


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From the designers of the original Onza bridged riser, first One Cam bow, Fall Away arrow rests,
VEM Vibration Dampening Technology, and Silent Arrow shelf.
Rytera Archery has now created the quietest and most adjustable bow ever produced.
The new Rytera Seeker 365
Ultra balance riser design with adjustable brace height and grip position.
Specifications and features
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- Dual VEM carbon modular rods/stabilizers
- Pulse-Pro Speed Cams with full module adjustment
- VEM Silent arrow shelf
- Dual SOS string Suppressor
- Hammerhead BCY String System
- New PowerTough Limbs
- 33" Axle-to-Axle
- Mass weight 4.6 lbs with dual carbon rods and dampeners
Brace height adjustment specifications
5 ½ brace height draw up to 30
6 ½ brace height draw up to 31
7 ½ brace height draw up to 32
(Adjusts in seconds to change draw and brace height)
Release Date ATA Show January 6th
- Bows on display and in shooting area
- Photos and video will be on ArcheryTalk


text: My four year old battery finally gave up the ghost, I got a new one and when I disconnected the old one I noticed a slight spark. Got he same spark when I connected the new one, I hooked up my volt meter it showed about 1-1/2 volt draw. I started by pulling fuses and relays and watched it slowly trickle down to -0-, Hooked the batter post again, started it up the went through the drill again. Pulled the ground hooked up the meter and just watched it, about two minutes it did the same drop to -0-. Is it a norm to see the draw then leak down to -0-?? Phil


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Designed as a sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed exhibition on Renaissance Florence in 2005, From Raphael to Carracci: The Art of Papal Rome will feature a unique and unprecedented group of works by some of the most celebrated names in Italian art. Ottawa will be the only venue for this extraordinary exhibition, which will survey and illuminate one of the most significant periods in art history: 16th-century Rome.
Approximately 150 paintings and drawings will be displayed, including rare works by such acknowledged masters as Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, El Greco, Giorgio Vasari, Federico Barocci, and Annibale Carracci, as well as lesser-known but nonetheless superb artists, many of whom have only recently been appreciated for their skill and relevance.
Take this unique opportunity to see the works of eminent European Artists. From Raphael to Carracci: The Art of Papal Rome is the must-see exhibition this summer at the National Gallery of Canada.


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What causes the WHITE-PLUG?
Other than the host doing something stupid like having a poor connection, what do I do that causes me to white-plug? Or more accurately, what kind of shenanigans are my interwebs doing that gives me the white-plug (those are all "technical terms," BTW ). Thanks, in advance, for your great and revealing insights.
Wipe that smile off your face and get your tryhard face on!!!
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Im no expert on this stuff but I do believe it is caused by packet loss, in other words your connection has been completly cut from the server for a period of time and to make sure you dont go around on a kill spree the game pauses you in place.
The white was actually intended to stop Lag switches from creating fake packet loss but we all know how that went down.
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Thanks for the MAGNIFICENT answers!!! You all have a WONDERFUL day!!!
I guess that makes sense though. I went to Freeola and had a broadband quality test and one test said 5% packet loss.
Wipe that smile off your face and get your tryhard face on!!!
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Not sure if this was known, but if you pressed select while it was up back when the game came out you were actually able to move around invisible Lol
Can you still do this, or was it patched/fixed?
Re: What causes the WHITE-PLUG?
What causes the lack of white plug for lagswitchers? This is a more interesting question...
Re: What causes the WHITE-PLUG?
Lag switching is when a player doesn't "upload" to the servers.
Sorry, I'm not too tech savvy. Basically a difference between upload.
I only really play FFXIV and Smite now a'days.
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UTSA to host blood drives in June and July
By Kathleen Ceresoli
Health Education Coordinator, Student Health Services
(June 22, 2007)--UTSA Student Health Services and the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will host blood drives in June and July at the UTSA 1604 and Downtown campuses. UTSA students, faculty and staff are invited to participate. See the blood drive schedule below.
Donors must provide photo identification, weigh at least 110 pounds, be age 17 or older and in good general health. Additionally, donors will receive a Texas flag t-shirt and pizza.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Those donating blood twice between May 1 and Sept. 30 will receive a a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. For promotion guidelines, visit the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Web site.
For more information, contact Kathleen Ceresoli, UTSA Student Health Services, at (210) 458-6428 or Caroline Araujo, South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, at (210) 275-3935.
UTSA blood drives
June 25-26
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
parking lot 8, next to Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building
1604 Campus
June 25
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Durango Building student center
Downtown Campus
July 10
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
parking lot 8, next to Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building
1604 Campus
July 23
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Durango Building student center
Downtown Campus
July 23-24
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
parking lot 8, next to Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building
1604 Campus
Why donate blood?
- Every three seconds someone needs blood.
- One of every 20 Texans will need blood at some point in their lives. However, less than 5 percent of the eligible donor population give blood. The need exists for more people to donate blood and for people to donate more often.
- You could save as many as four lives with one donation. Most donated blood is separated into four components: red cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate. Red cells are used for surgical patients while plasma is used in treatment of shock and burn patients. Platelets are vital to leukemia and other cancer patients whose bone marrow does not produce enough platelets to help the blood clot properly. The final component, cryoprecipitate, is used to treat hemophiliacs, people whose blood lacks this vital blood clotting protein.
- 500 daily donations are needed to meet the needs of patients in South Texas hospitals.
- Blood donations are used for many reasons including coronary artery bypass surgeries, hip/joint replacements, cardiovascular surgeries, bleeding ulcers, brain surgeries, auto accidents, gunshot wounds, liver transplants, organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, and sickle cell/aplastic anemia.


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Chris Weinberg
posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 1:01 am
I am trying to evaluate my measurement model in a SEM with all binary indicators with a confirmatory factor analysis.
How do I compute the variance explained , Cronbach's alpha, KMO and the Bartlett test of sphericity for each latent construct in MPlus?
posted on Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 9:23 am
One approach is to apply the same techniques used for continuous indicators (I will not attempt to state these here, but see the literature). That is, treat the y* variables as observed variables. One can, however, argue that this y* approach does not capture the relationships for the observed y variables. I don't know if anyone has done work on this for binary y's without relying on y*'s. Perhaps other Mplus Discussion readers would know.
Saul Cohn
posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 12:28 pm
After you have your latent construct what do you do next in research project. Do I need to use Cronbachs alpha to see how reliable they are?
posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 5:54 am
I don't see Cronbach's alpha as an important statistic to consider in factor analysis contexts. If you want to know how well your factor is measured you want to look at factor determinacy. For definitions and further insights, see the latent variable literature, e.g. Bollen's book.
Alison Riddle
posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 8:34 am
I would like to learn more about why you do not think Cronbach's alpha is an important statistic in factor analysis. Do you have any references you could provide me or would you mind briefly summarizing your argument?
Thank you!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 11:10 am
The Cronbach alpha reliability has to do with the correlation between the sum of items and a factor, where it is assumed that there is only 1 factor behind the items and the items have the same loadings and there are no residual correlations. See Bollen's book, p. 217. With different loadings there are different alternatives - see Bollen and more recently Tenko Raykov's work.
My feeling is that you instead want to use factor analysis and ask how well the factor is measured, e.g. by factor determinacy. Using SEM, the real question is how small the SEs for structural coefficients can be as a function of good indicators (high determinacy) for the factor. If you insist on using a sum, it is of course useful to know its reliability, but then why not derive it from the factor model used to establish unidimensionality.
posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - 9:26 am
How can I compute Cronbach Alpha in Mplus? (the input data is a table of corelations between items)
Thank you.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - 4:25 pm
I would Google Cronbach's Alpha and look for papers by Tenko Raykov. I think he has done this is Mplus. Look also at the literature that criticizes this measure.
Joseph Dien
posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 2:34 pm
His 2010 book has full MPLUS code examples.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, March 08, 2013 - 6:11 am
Here are my critical comments on the use of Cronbach's alpha:
Cronbach's alpha can be mentioned for historical reasons as yet another reliability index, although a flawed one. The index is not derived from parameters of a factor model but uses the variances and covariances among the items (see, e.g., Raykov, 2012). When the items are unidimensional and at least tau-equivalent, and with uncorrelated residuals, this index is valid, but is otherwise problematic. The use of the Cronbach alpha index as either a reliability or internal consistency index has been strongly criticized in the psychometric literature; see, e.g. Sijtsma (2009) and Raykov (2012).
Giulia Zardi
posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 9:22 am
Dear All,
I need to calculate KR(20) (since I'm working on dichotomous items) in MPlus. Is that feasible? If so, which is the code that I need to use?
Thanks in advance!
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 4:27 pm
Please see the Raykov-Marcoulides 2015 Ed & Psych Meas article.
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- Introducing RV Pegaso, a 73.6m superyacht boasting a science lab and submarine
- Marine scientists on board conduct research, from tagging species to monitoring water
- Part of a growing trend of meaningful expeditions, rather than hedonistic getaways
- Research vessel includes superyacht comforts such as cinema, spa, helicopter pad
A recently built superyacht suggests that at least some wealthy holiday makers are demanding more from their sailing trips than just exotic islands and sun-drenched sea decks.
The 74-meter RV Pegaso comes with the usual roster of flat-screen TVs, designer furniture and en-suite bathrooms, but a closer inspection reveals that it also doubles as a fully-fledged floating laboratory.
Indeed, Pegaso's "RV" designation stands for "research vessel", and the boat is equipped with a five-man submarine, a decompression chamber for deep sea diving and a small team of marine biologists.
Alex Flemming is the chief executive of the yacht's managing company, Pegaso Marine. He explains that anyone who charters the yacht can have as much or as little involvement in the research as they like, with the one condition that they always allow a group of scientists to travel with them.
Flemming believes demand for boats of this type represent a growing trend within the yachting community, where people are looking for something more than just a hedonistic getaway.
"The historic perception of the superyacht set is the south of France, drinking champagne and having a lovely time," he said. "But suddenly people are going: 'Hang on a second. I can go somewhere further afield and be a part of something bigger.'
"This is about getting the most out of time and also feeling as though they're doing some good," he added.
According to Sean Dooley of the Ocean Preservation Alliance (OPA), the boat is owned by an accomplished diver and marine preservationist who wishes to keep his identity private.
"This is his fourth vessel. He'd already been yachting for 15 years and traveled around the world twice," claimed Dooley. "It was at that point he said: 'Let's do something different.'"
The boat's original dining area was converted into a lab and fitted with scientific equipment capable of everything from tagging endangered marine life to monitoring water pollution levels.
As well as the decompression chamber, the vast array of diving equipment on board RV Pegaso includes a machine that produces high-quality oxygen -- allowing trained guests to dive deeper, longer and safer.
Read: The eco-conscious superyacht
One of the biggest draws -- for guests and scientists -- is the five-person submarine on board.
Weighing 14 tons, managing company Pegaso Marine claim it's the world's only privately owned diver-lockout sub, allowing divers to enter and leave underwater via different chambers and explore depths few others have ventured before.
Such experiences can be transforming. Dooley recounts the journey of a guest aboard a similar research vessel in the Socorro Islands, just off Mexico, who helped scientists tag giant manta rays in an effort to track their migration patterns.
The vital data was packaged into a video that the guest then presented to the president of Mexico.
"He was able to help conduct important research that will have a lasting impact. And as he kept telling us, this was the best trip he'd ever had," said Dooley.
But all this worthy enterprise does nothing to distract from the luxury embellishments at hand on RV Pegaso.
True to its owner's vision of combining high-level research with opulence fit for a sultan, guests who are not otherwise tagging hammerhead sharks or monitoring the breeding habits of whales, can enjoy comforts that include an eight-person spa pool, bar, cinema, gym and extensive observation lounge.
"When we do trips with our clients, they still like wonderful meals, they still like massages, they still like the luxury of living aboard a superyacht," said Dooley.
"But we've got a whole other layer of richness you just can't get from your average superyacht."


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Joined: 10:36 on 2nd Feb 2013
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|Hi Folks,
I have two five day passes for both Wellington & Auckland tests spare because two friends of mine which were going have had to cancel their trip due to a sudden medical problem. Along with me they have had this trip planned since the SL tour last year and are absolutely devastated that they cant make it now as one of them has to have an operation a week into the tour.
I think I paid around $185 per pair for the tickets, so $370 in total which is roughly £200, unfortunately we cannot return these tickets as ticketek have a no returns policy. If anyone would be interested in these please drop me a message and I'd be more than happy to discuss them with you.
I have the tickets already available to print that were emailed to me when I purchased them.
Thanks in advance
Post subject: Re: Wellington & Auckland Tickets
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|I've already got my Wellington tickets but may know someone who he and I can take your Auckland off your hands. Where are the seats?
I'm NZ based so would have to be Paypal or something if it suits?
|King Kitch
Post subject: Re: Wellington & Auckland Tickets
Joined: 10:36 on 2nd Feb 2013
Posts: 2
|Hi the tickets are the five day passes for the east stand and they are in section 310 for all days. Paypal is fine if you are interested. I've got ezy tickets so I have them on email to send and they just need printing. If you are still interested it maybe easier for you to email me at email@example.com. Thanks
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ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA -- I purchased a 40" LED SAMSUNG, 3D Television from Fingerhut on November 15, 2013. Immediately the TV began turning on and off by itself. I was within the 30 Day Home Trial Period, so I called Fingerhut to return the television. I was told by an EXTREMELY RUDE phone representative "It is not Fingerhut's problem, you must contact the manufacturer", then hung up on me.
I called and emailed NUMEROUS times. I got absolutely nowhere with the Fingerhut representatives. They refused to let me speak with a supervisor, they hang up on me and they are completely unwilling to assist me. It is a total nightmare dealing with Fingerhut. December 2013 - I spoke with ** - He stated I was no longer within the 30 Day Home Trial period and there was nothing he could do. Again, he refused to let me speak with a supervisor and claimed he was unable to transfer my call or provide me with additional phone numbers to contact Customer Service.
Again, I emailed several times and I left a negative product rating through the Fingerhut website. I received no response to the numerous emails, but Fingerhut removed my negative rating from their website. Fingerhut is misleading consumers by removing negative ratings and displaying only the positive.
I finally decided to contact Samsung, the manufacturer of the TV. Samsung arranged for a company to come to my home and repair the television. The repairman replaced the defective part twice (the first part blew as soon as it was inserted). The "band-aid" repair held for less than a week. Again, the TV was on and on, on and off. I called Samsung and their ECR Representative told me "YOUR TV IS OLD & OUTDATED". I would have to go through another repair, but first, I must prove the TV is still under warranty. At this point, I stopped making payments to Fingerhut. They sold me an OLD, OUTDATED, DEFECTIVE TV.
Well, It didn't take long for the harassing, collection phone calls from Fingerhut to start. They want their money, but still unwilling to take the TV back. They reported my account to the credit agencies as default, which brought my credit score down. I started to threaten Fingerhut and Samsung with a lawsuit, BBB, Consumer Protection, anything I could rattle off to make someone listen. The TV came with a 1 year warranty that guaranteed against defect.... I wanted it replaced.
Finally, 7 months into this ordeal, Samsung has agreed to exchange the TV. This should happen within the next 7 -10 business days. BACK TO FINGERHUT - I called Fingerhut today (June 30, 2014). I explained that Samsung has agreed to exchange the TV and I would be willing to make my monthly payments, if Fingerhut removed the late fees and updated my credit report. I was told "you pay the late fees $260.00 now and Fingerhut will reimburse you and update your credit report." REALLY?
I asked him to send the information to me in an email, which he refused to do. I asked him to remove the late fees first, which he refused to do. After going several rounds with this blatantly deceptive person, he stated he was not authorized to remove the late fees or update the credit report. Why did he tell me he would??? OMG - SO INTERNATIONALLY DECEPTIVE!!!
Again, I asked for a supervisor and again I was not allowed to speak with one. I asked to be transferred to someone that could assist me and again, he refused. I called Fingerhut back 6 times today, I have spoken with **. All of these representatives were unwilling to assist, unable to help, unwilling to connect me with a supervisor, unable to provide me with additional phone numbers and so on. This has caused me a great deal of anxiety & stress, it has ruined my credit, which has affected me financially. I am more than happy to speak with any law firm or media regarding this issue with FINGERHUT.
FLORIDA -- I purchased what was supposed to be a brand new Dell Inspiron from Fingerhut. Opened it for a month and a half later. It did not work. At all. I reached out to Fingerhut for a refund or exchange. They told me to call DELL. I called the number they gave me - it was for TOSHIBA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I called back. They gave me another number - finally Dell. They couldn't help me because I "was not the person that purchased the item". I did find that Fingerhut purchased $40,000.00 worth of computers - MOST WERE REFURBISHED.
Again, I call Fingerhut to request a refund because they sold me a used laptop at a NEW laptop price - $600.00. To hell with the exchange. Now there is an exchange policy that they can not accept returns after 30 days - remember, I didn't open it until a month and a half after I received it. That's right. They wouldn't take it back. I refused to pay for a broken, used laptop at NEW laptop prices. These S.O.B.s called me 4 times a day, every day for 2 months. I eventually caught up my payments and I can't wait to pay this thing off. NEVER PURCHASE FROM FINGERHUT - they are lying and unethical CROOKS.
ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA -- Beware of making monthly payments from FH's own website. Twice they debited my account for double the payment amount I scheduled. Yet, at their site, it looked as though only the one payment I authorized was taken. I found out they took the duplicate unauthorized payment when my bank notified me of a big overdraft plus attendant bank fee for it. I submitted a claim and my bank got the money back FH stole.
Weeks later, when I tried to place an order with FH it didn't go through. Rep in their credit dept. said a HOLD was placed on my account because 'a payment was returned'. Not making this up! So, FH took an unauthorized payment from me, I had to get my bank to deal with it, they did, and then FH suspended my account. This happened TWICE. Conversations with FH's customer service dept will put you right into the twilight zone!
I am concerned that my monthly bill from Fingerhut calculates their interest charge on the total of my acct...which includes shipping charges. This is concerning for me...any thoughts people? Also, they are very expensive on shipping charges, more than any other company I have ever worked with. Plus they don't give the promo code listed on their own catalogs, when I have met their purchase stipulations to get the promo. I am paying this bill off and leaving them behind. Consumer beware.
ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA -- Been a long time since I posted here, but I'm getting nowhere, and maybe Fingerhut scours M3C for complaints (doubt it). Let's get this out of the way - I know Fingerhut is for people with a garbage credit rating (me - long story) and that they overcharge for products you can get at Target. That isn't the point of this review. Feel free to bash me for being stupid and fiscally irresponsible if you want.
Anyhow, in trying to rebuild my credit, I got a Fingyhut account and ordered a little tabletop stereo. I got it, and boy was it ugly. It also sounded kind of lame. It was a Sony, so I was a little surprised. I figured I'd return it for one with more power. They give you that little prepaid shipping label so THAT NIGHT (not yelling, just emphasizing), I boxed it up, slapped the shipping label on it after enclosing the exchange instructions, and took it to the PO. Now, this is my fault - the post-office lady took it and didn't give me a receipt, but I figured no big - we have the invoice with a tracking number at home.
Well, we did until, for the first time ever, my husband decided to clean a random piece of paper that I told him not to touch off of the shelf. Can't find it. Ok, it should still make it the 80 or so miles. Apparently it didn't. I sent two e-mails to Fingyhut before I got a response which said "we don't have your return." I call b.s. They said they would send me an affidavit. Never got it.
I filed a complaint with the BBB. That was a month ago. No response. I e-mailed FH again, and they finally got me the affidavit. I filled it out and sent it back and got a response saying they didn't get my return. I asked politely for a copy of the original packing slip that came with it since that should have the tracking number on it. Nothing.
Really. I can't believe that all my mail gets to its intended destination except for this one large box. But let's suppose for a minute that it didn't. FH should have the tracking number. They should have a copy of the original invoice. Would it not make sense for them at the very least to send it to me and tell me to track it myself?
Maybe someone at the PO likes ugly stereos. At least I could tell if they would just pull that one little piece of paper for me and send it. I know it's my (husband's) fault for throwing it away, but come on. Everything I buy there shows up. The bills show up. But my return doesn't? I guess I'll just pay them off as soon as I can and rebuild my credit with a card with a 2000% interest rate.
As much as it still irks me that I had to go three rounds with Fingerhut through the BBB, and as much as it irks me that they had the information right there that showed my return was delivered to them in January, and as much as it irks me that I had to pretty much beg for information from them to prove them wrong, Fingerhut did refund my money, plus interest, plus two late fees since I wasn't paying for something I didn't have, plus the shipping charges. So all in all, they gave me more than I asked for-I just wanted to get my money back and the interest. Do your homework, boys and girls. Don't let any company tell you one thing when you know you are right and can actually prove it.
ST. CLOUD, MN -- I have sent all my info to my Attorney General but Fingerhut continues to rip me off. I sent all items back due to boxes looking like they had been not properly packaged. I kept one item that was on sale but was charged full price. State they give you 30 day free trial but I was not credited for return postage or for the items until weeks later. I occurred interest. Called and called to see nothing done but runaround talk and half of the reps had problems with English. Then before this all hit me and I sent the first items back I ordered a cell phone.
Days later received a small part for an iPad. Called and told to send it back and they would sent correct item. Didn't get credit for over a month on that. But the worst thing is days later I receive the same part for an iPad instead of a cell phone. I sent it back priority mail and called. Claim they didn't receive it until weeks later. Didn't get credit until another billing cycle went by. Two payments later I owe way over the price of the one item I kept. I was charged shipping charges and then late charges because I paid late waiting on them to correct billing.
I used to deal with Fingerhut years ago but they sold out. I may be dead over an item that was advertised online for $129.99. My bill after $30 payment is close to $200. I'm having chest pains writing about it. I sent a money order by priority mail and the received it Friday morning and I get constant phone calls since Friday. I don't answer because there is no talking to them. They want your bank info extremely bad. Said money order takes 7-10 days to process?? Just don't deal with them period. Just ruin your credit not help.
ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA -- On 7-8-2013, I received a call from customer service regarding my July payment. I explained that I never received the statement, but I will go online to process a payment. Customer service representative did inform me that there was a late fee of $13.99; she said that she could waive the late fee as a one-time courtesy IF I made the payment with her. I told her that I prefer to enter the payment online to avoid any mistakes. She said if I made the payment online, she would not waive the late fee.
I gave her my credit card information and authorized a payment of $13.99. As I waited for the payment confirmation number, I logged into my FingerHut account. I checked the FingerHut payment history, noticed a charge of $26.98. I told her she charged the wrong amount. She said the correct amount will reflect in about 2-4 hours. Four hours later, I checked my account and the dollar amount did not change.
I called customer service again, explained the problem to customer service representative, she said she will reverse the $26.98 charge and charge the correct amount of $13.99. I was fine with that. I gave her my credit card number, as she was about the process the payment she informed me that there is a $5.00 processing fee. I told her to stop. I was never told about a processing fee. She said she will waive the $5.00 fee. I thanked her for waiving the fee. She said the $26.98 will be credit back to my US Bank credit card within a couple of days.
On 7-11-13, I checked my US Bank account; I saw the $26.98 charge had not been reversed. I called customer service. 1st call at 10:06 am spoke to ** – After explaining the problem and requesting to speak to a supervisor - Customer service representative hung up.
2nd call at 10:09 am spoke to ** – Told her I wanted to speak to a supervisor, she refused to transfer the call and customer service representative hung up on me. 3rd call at 12:13 pm - Spoke to customer service representative (didn't get her name), explained the issue and told her I wanted to speak to a supervisor. Waited for about 5 min, spoke to ** (Supervisor), told him the problem, he checked the account and didn't understand why the $26.98 charge was not reversed. He transferred me to another supervisor.
Waited about 10 min, ** (Supervisor) told me that FingerHut does not credit bank cards and will not credit my US Bank card BUT she will gladly apply the $26.98 payment towards my August's payment. I asked her, if this is the policy why didn't the other customer service representatives tell me? I spoke to 3 customer service representatives and 1 supervisor and I was never told. I told her that I am not satisfied with that. I was told by the customer service representative on the 8th that the $26.98 payment will be reversed and my US Bank credit card will be credited.
She told me to call my bank, that there is nothing she will do. At this point I told her she has very poor customer service skills, unprofessional and her attitude is awful. I called my bank, told them the problem, they were very professional, understanding and they reversed the charges. Because of FingerHut's horrible customer service and straight out lies, I called to request a return packing slip. Since I never used the items I ordered, I will return them and happily close my account.
I doubt that anything will come of this complaint letter, but I very happy that I will NEVER do business with a company that treats its customers this way. For me to take time out of my busy schedule to write a complaint letter should say enough! I'm sure most people would just blow it off and continue on, but not me! I call it like I see it. For the most part, FingerHut has horrible customer service representatives and atrocious supervisors who don't know what they are doing. I strongly suggest retrain your representatives. Unhappy, never to shop at FingerHut again customer!
YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN -- Just trying to look up stuff to order and OMG it's the SLOWEST WEBSITE I'VE EVER BEEN TO!! I can't believe how slow this site is! It even starts loading pages I don't click on and is the most annoying shopping experience ever! I'm so glad I haven't dealt with the representatives and am terrified for the time I have to because of other complaints.
I can't believe how low rates it is and wish I would've checked reviews out before ordering because I wouldn't have ordered, but the credit is so tempting, especially as a very broke mom for Christmas time. I really hope they take the reviews into consideration and fix the problems because they're only losing customers because of them. Smh by the reviews though. I don't think they even care!
I ordered a gaming PC from this online fraud site called Fingerhut or more like Finger** because that's exactly what you get **!!! In order for them to ship the item you have to pay $30+ so I did and when I got the PC it wasn't what was in the picture, it was the same brand but the base model which was over $100+ less anywhere else you looked. So after debating if we should keep it for half a sec, we decided there was no doubt to return it so I did and to my surprise, I had the $30+ dollar charge added to my account again, so I asked why and I never got a response, so I said ** it I'll just pay the damn bill and close my account...
Well 2 months later I get a email from Credit Karma saying I'm getting a delinquent hit to my credit because I have 2 past payments I missed to Finger**!!! Haha so now they finally closed my account and want me to pay $72+ for late fee on the $30+ dollar bill I "missed".
Well after coming unglued they finally "closed" my account AGAIN! But this time I'm going to check every other day to make sure it's closed and I'm going to take them to claims court if they continue to make force me to pay for their huge mess up. The moral of my story is to please NOT use Fingerhut, there are plenty of other forms of getting small loans to get PC's or other items. Don't stoop to going through this hassle I have.
I got married in April and we decided to try Fingerhut for our wedding rings. I got them in the mail and what not. My husband's ring was damaged, and the one I order for myself was a men's ring but they were selling in the women's rings. So in March we sent them back because that's when we had the money. Well I am now being called 3-4 times a day even when I have already talked to someone. I had to pay to ship them back and they are charging me for shipping again. I just filed a complaint with the attorney general tonight. I hope my issues gets resolved.


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Magnum is proud to announce the sponsorship of the Dutch Marines Rowing Challenge
This community of former and current Dutch Royal Marines have taken up the challenge to row from Rotterdam, NL to London, UK to raise awareness for PTSS (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) and raise funds to support military staff in need returning from the field. Celebration of the founding of the Dutch Royal Marine Corps. 350 years 350 kilometers The elite corps of the Dutch Navy - the Royal Marine Corps are celebrating their 350 year anniversary by rowing 350 kilometers from the Netherlands to the UK. This is a great challenge and a fantastic way to mark the 350 years and to celebrate their ties with the UK Navy. With nine rowing boats they will cross the ocean and have been looking for partners and sponsors to get them into the water. Magnum is pleased to help this fundraiser and to be part of this amazing event. Magnum Elite Spider 8.0 Magnum as word wide supplier of uniform footwear and supplier of NATO approved military footwear will be supporting these men in their challenge by supplying them the Elite Spider 8.0. The Elite Spider was originally designed as the perfect combination of a sport shoe and uniform boot. Lightweight, but durable and full support on the ankle, this was the perfect boot to supply for training and this enormous physical endurance. "To unite makes you stronger, and Magnum is proud to be part of this team and the only way we can is to assist in what we do best: supplying our wearers with durable and lightweight tactical footwear." – Glen Richards Magnum Global Brand Director
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Past Meets Present in Historic Milwaukee
Schuster Mansion Bed and Breakfast • Milwaukee, WI
Escape Kit
- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Room with a Shared Bath ($93)
- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Multi-Room Suite with a Private Bathroom ($160)
- In-Room Breakfast for Two
- Bottle of Wine
A classic cup of tea is a bit like the perfect getaway—both call for a sprinkling of unique charm steeped in a pot of tradition. Indulge in this flawless blend of history and sweetness with an Escape to the Schuster Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rated Milwaukee's top B&B by TripAdvisor, the mansion's halls have hosted an ever-evolving cast of characters since the late 19th century. Sample the B&B's charms with a two-night stay for two in a room with a shared bath ($93) or in a multi-room suite with a private bathroom ($160). Both stays include a delicious breakfast for two in the comfort of your room or the Grand Dining Room.
Known as the "Red Castle," the Schuster is a majestic member of the city's collection of registered historical mansions. Built in 1891, the German Renaissance Revival-style structure is known for hosting traditional Victorian High Tea on the first Thursday of every month (reservations required). Treat yourself to a cup of elegant décor in your uniquely furnished room, equipped with cozy bedding, a separate seating area, Wi-Fi, and an included bottle of wine.
"Milwaukee has 95 miles of bike lanes, lush parks lacing the shores of Lake Michigan and a revitalized riverfront where sophisticated shops coexist within sight of the city's industrial past," says The New York Times. "Modern Milwaukee isn't so much defined by the Rust Belt anymore, but rather by its lively downtown and a signature museum so architecturally striking that it competes for attention with the art it holds."
After sampling the vibrant culture of the surrounding city, return to the bed and breakfast for a robust night's sleep.
Whether you opt for one lump of history or two, an Escape to the Schuster Mansion dishes out an ideal balance of Wisconsin charms—past and present.
"This is a wonderful place to stay. Rick and Laura Sue were great hosts. The house is decorated nicely, the rooms are clean, and the breakfast was tasty."-- TripAdvisor
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LivingSocial gives you up to 30 days to return your unused voucher for a full refund. Once you've made a reservation, you are subject to the merchant's cancellation and refund policy. If you want to secure your preferred dates of travel, we strongly recommend that you complete reservation with the merchant within 30 days of your purchase—after that, LivingSocial will not issue any refunds.
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- Limit 1 voucher per reservation; vouchers may not be combined to extend stay
- Reservations required; subject to availability
- Not valid on group or existing reservations
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- Must be 21 years older to check-in
- Merchant cancellation/no-shows/re-scheduling policy of 7 days in advance of scheduled arrival; voucher subject to forfeiture
- Based upon double occupancy; $30 per each additional guest, maximum occupancy:
- Children must be at least 8 years of age
- Blackout dates: December 24-25, 2012, December 31, 2012, February 14-16, 2013
- Voucher cannot be combined with any other discounts, vouchers, or gift certificates
- 15.01% sales tax not included and will be collected at redemption
- Includes daily breakfast for two and one bottle of wine upon arrival
- All deal components must be redeemed during one stay
- Other conditions apply • PAID AND PROMOTIONAL VALUES EXPIRES ON April 15, 2013 • PAID VALUE DOES NOT EXPIRE • PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON April 15, 2018 • PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON April 15, 2013 • Enjoy By April 15, 2013
Other conditions apply
Except where noted in the fine print:
• Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
• Tax and gratuity are not included
• Merchant is responsible for the quality of the products or services provided to you at redemption
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