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Kevin Babione (KBabione) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Nano Puff Alternative Check out Montbell - they have a lot of insulation options as well. I have an Ex Light in XXL and love it. |
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Accurite Thermometer in the rain Sorry about the comment regarding the accuracy...When I reread it I had to smile as well. I really like that it captures the low temperature because I use that info to evaluate my sleep system. ... |
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Backpacking Thermometer I have the Accurite Thermometer and it works really well. I don't know how accurate it is, but it keeps track of the 24-hour high and low for you as well (based upon when you put the battery i... |
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Lunar Duo as a Two-Person Tent I have a Lunar Duo and love it. Keep in mind that it expects you to use your trekking poles for support (or you can buy the optional poles from SMD). It can be a little tight side-to-side, but be... |
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Rain Gear - Try The Packa David, I'm a big guy too - 6 feet tall and around 275. I have a Packa in eVent that I just love. It's cut very generously and has huge pit zips. It's not the lightest thing out th... |
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Arc Blast - Dual Closure Seth, Thanks for posting the pics. I'm about to pull the trigger on one of these as well and really like your mod to be able to close the top like a drybag (the way my SMD Swift and Starlit... |
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Stoveless Breakfast I normally don't bother lighting my stove for breakfast - my favorite cold breakfast is the Packit Gourmet Jump Start Fruit Smoothie. They're quick and only require cold water. I've... |
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Thanks Daniel, Thanks for the photos - the prints in the snow show just how big that kitty is. You say that the photos at night are scarier than it was being there, but he was still closer than I woul... |
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Spoons Ultralight Designs has a couple of nice products (including the elusive folding Ti spork). Bob is great to work with. Although it doesn't appear that he carries them right now, I'm pretty... |
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Knife Dean, I have one of those knives in my "Car Camping" bin - I bought it at a kitchen store (not Williams-Sonoma, but the kind that you find in a strip mall). Note - if you find one y... |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Babione
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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket I'm a big guy and have the Ex Light in XXL - weighs 7.8 ounces. In addition to being a great piece of insulation to wear I've found that I can use it in my hammock as an extra top quilt by op... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin I just finished reading the book - it's an enjoyable and quick read. I've got two weekend trips planned this spring with guys who have never backpacked in their lives. I'm passing the bo... |
