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Dave Jenkins (Jinx667) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale SoCal
About Me Navy officer stationed in San Diego. Love the outdoors and backpacking, and came here to learn how to shed some pack weight and still be comfortable. And, have found that lightening up can be addicting!
CitySan Diego
StateCA
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Dave Jenkins

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You will miss me by a few days. We are exiting via Whitney Portal on the 24th.

In Gear Lists » Clothing for Whitney late Aug
August 13, 4:01pm
thanks!
The Capaline was to bring as a layer in case it got really cold. I generally just sleep in my clothes.

In Gear Lists » Clothing for Whitney late Aug
August 13, 3:45pm
Clothing for Whitney late Aug
Heading to Whitney in a week. We are starting at Cottonwood and exiting Whitney Portal. I plan to take the following as far as clothing: Icebreaker T Patagonia Cap 2 top/bottom ExOfficio...

In Gear Lists » Clothing for Whitney late Aug
August 13, 8:41am
Answer
I have the standard weight upper and one door.

In GEAR » Just got a Lightheart Solo Cuben
June 08, 1:36am
Tried again
Yeah, maybe is should be an option depending on where you carry the tent. I set it up again the other day and took special attention to the ends and it was more taught. My friend who came ove...

In GEAR » Just got a Lightheart Solo Cuben
March 12, 1:23pm
Just got a Lightheart Solo Cuben
Got this in the other day and did the first test set up today. Please look at the set up and tell me what you think. Not a taught as I thought it might be? So any suggestions in the pitch would ...

In GEAR » Just got a Lightheart Solo Cuben
March 07, 2:09pm
San Diego
San Diego, next to Mission Trails park

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Southern California
January 05, 7:58pm
I have one
I have one and I love it. Way less bulky than the Otter Box and actually waterproof. They make you pass a online test to validate your warranty.

In GEAR » LIFE PROOF IPHONE CASE
January 02, 10:27pm
Nice
Let's see some pics. I agree the customer service from Joe is fantastic.

In GEAR » ZPACKS Dynema Gridstop Pack
July 23, 10:16pm
My thoughts
The best way to prevent losing moisture via the mouth is to close it and breath through the nose. Less mucosal surface area exposed. WHile nothing can force sweat back in to your body, lowering...

In Philosophy & Technique » Conserving hydration through bandana/buff on face
July 22, 2:56pm

All Reader Reviews by Dave Jenkins

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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket
I have the Ex Light in a large and I am 5'7" 175lbs (16.5, 32/33 dress shirt). The fit is great. As was said before, this jacket is meant as a layering piece, and it does its job very well....

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
August 10, 9:33pm
Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spoon
I have the longer one and it is perfect for freezer bag meals, and lighter (and cheaper) than the Ti one to boot. The shape is great as well. Bravo S2S.

In Cookware - Other
July 07, 7:34pm
Evernew Ti stove and cross stand
Decided to switch to an alcohol stove for a upcoming trip and picked up the Evernew. It was a bit hard to find in stock, but a little google fu got one to my door. It weighs 1.2 0z with an additiona...

In Stoves - Alcohol
June 18, 2:40pm
Zpacks Cuben Fiber Suff Sack
I just got in the medium plus and the SP 700 stuff sacks from Joe, and they are fantastic. Made from .51oz cuben fiber and have sewn seams. You could seal the seams, but in this case they will be in...

In Miscellaneous Products
June 18, 2:20pm
Granite Gear Uberlight CTF3 Drysack
I picked up one of the 18L ones on sale to use as a clothes bag. I have to say it is very well made and the weight is right on what is stated. It is also waterproof from the start and comes with a r...

In Miscellaneous Products
June 17, 9:08pm