Submitted by: Miguel - Detroit, MI
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Reviewed by: coolnesshike
I purchased the GSI Halulite Minimalist cookset this past Winter. I've used it on three hikes of 22, 21 and 40 miles. I use it on my Coleman Peak 1 Microbutane Stove. The cookpot is very sturdy and water boils in approximately 4 minutes. The pot doubles as a coffee/hot chocolate "mug" when used with the insulating sleeve; it also includes a lid for sipping. The included "potholder" works great. If I switch to a 100 gram propane/butane cartridge it will fit inside the cookpot. I do store the stove, lighter, matches and spoon inside. The set weighs 6.3 oz. and cost less than $30. A definite good review; I really like this cookset and highly recommend it!! The Coleman stove is also a great addition. Here is a link to the GSI website with a full description of the GSI Halulite Minimalist. http://www.gsioutdoors.com/products/pdp/halulite_minimalist/camp_cookware/
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Do I have to get my girlfriend a women's-specific backpack if her torso size fits a men's one? Do the shoulder strap position and waist belt flare really matter and do you wear a women’s-specific backpack?
Submitted by: Miguel - Detroit, MI
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No, Miguel, you don’t necessarily have to get your girlfriend a women’s specific pack. I often wear men’s or unisex packs with great success. And I know small men who have had luck with women’s packs. Forget about the gender labels and look at the pack itself, and the way it works with your girlfriend’s body shape.
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