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Ron Bishop (Compass) - BPL Lifetime Member

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Ex-Military
Married, 2 Kids
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Ultralight Backpacking
Photography
Travel
CityOttawa
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Obi Elite 2P
If it's still for sale, I'll buy it.

In Gear Swap » FS: Brand new Nemo Obi Elite 2P
March 07, 7:29pm
A Fine Article
I always enjoy information on gear selection, but especially so when it pertains to the challenging fringe season(s). Great article & photos, Ryan.

In Editor's Roundtable » Notes from the Field: The Wintry Fringe Season in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
February 14, 8:47am
NEX-7 Review
Very interesting article, Ryan. It's an added bonus that you're also an accomplished photographer.

In Editor's Roundtable » Sony NEX-7 Digital Camera Review
July 12, 8:07am
Haglofs Ozo
Dave, As mentioned in another post, I believe the Ozo has been discontinued, as I can't find it on Haglofs' web site. Did you happen to find any jackets with Gore-Tex construction tha...

In Editor's Roundtable » Ultralight Waterproof Breathable Jackets: 2012 State of the Market Report
March 24, 11:13am
Claustrophobia
I'm always looking to slash weight from my gear list when it makes sense to do so, but rarely will I sacrifice tent space. I once got stuck behind a freezer as a kid & haven't liked tig...

In Editor's Roundtable » Nemo Obi Elite 1P Tent Review
February 08, 5:59am
Soto Muka
Brad, I've never used a white gas stove, as my overnight hikes have always taken place in the warmer weather when I use either alcohol stoves for solo trips or canister stoves for family cam...

In Editor's Roundtable » Deep Freeze: A Cold, Hard Look at Winter Stoves
February 07, 3:34pm
Further Study w/ Evernew Burner
David, I'd be interested in further study of the Evernew burner with the Evernew Ti Cross Stand and/or Evernew DX Stand, unless it's already been covered in a previous review. Cheers.

In Editor's Roundtable » Clikstand T2 Alcohol Stove System Review
January 25, 9:48pm
Clikstand w/ Trangia
I always understood that the Clikstand was initially designed to be used with the Trangia burner, then was later adapted for the Evernew burner if used with the titanium burner adapter (i.e. a pent...

In Editor's Roundtable » Clikstand T2 Alcohol Stove System Review
January 25, 9:33pm
Way to Go
Excellent news, Chris! I'm really looking forward to 'Exploration of Other Modes of Backcountry Travel'. I hope you will continue and/or expand BPL's coverage of snowshoes (and snow...

In Editor's Roundtable » Introducing Chris Wallace as Backpacking Light’s New Gear Editor
January 11, 6:16pm
Re: NEMO Bivy vs. TarpTent
Sorry this post is a few weeks late. I have no experience with the NEMO Gogo Elite or the TT Contrail, but I do know that NEMO makes a quality product, as I have owned 2 of their tents in the past....

In GEAR » NEMO Bivy vs. TarpTent
July 09, 6:32am

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