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NYC Hiker (NYCHiker) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale NYC
About Me After car camping for years, I'm starting to buy gear for backpacking. My intention is to go lightweight, but not necessarily UL for now.
CityNew York
StateNY
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by NYC Hiker

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Thanks everyone
A lot of great opinions and specific tips. I knew this was going to be a complicated decision, so I wanted to give myself as much time before the holidays to do due diligence.

In Photography » Canon G12 v S95
November 11, 12:50pm
Subscription Max
I talked with customer service at Tanga. It looks like Backpacker has a 2 year renewal limit. So if you're already subscribed through 2011, they recommend you only order 1 year. If you order mo...

In Gear Deals » backpacker magazine for $3/year
November 11, 12:09pm
Pany LX5
As you have experience with the LX3, what do you think of the LX5? Sounds like a few on BPL didn't think it was an improvement. Thanks for the responses thus far. Guess I'll need to head...

In Photography » Canon G12 v S95
November 07, 1:35am
Canon G12 v S95
We've been very fortunate to take a few trips to gorgeous places. Using my SD880is, we've been able to take some great pictures of these great parks. We've also taken thousands of "...

In Photography » Canon G12 v S95
November 06, 6:15pm
Sold
I just wanted to post a thank you to Jim. He shipped the tarp when he promised, included a tracking number and was incredibly helpful. The tarp is in mint condition, as promised. Another perfect...

In Gear Swap » WTB: two person tarp
July 19, 2:00pm
ID 5x8 Siltarp...
...arrived today. Thanks for the fast shipping. Have a GREAT hike!

In Gear Swap » FS: new and used gear
April 06, 6:34pm
Tarp
PM sent on tarp...

In Gear Swap » FS: new and used gear
April 03, 4:46pm
Re: FS: Platypus Big Zip SL | Platy Hoses | Shut-off Valve
1 Big Zip SL 1.8 left - Updated original

In Gear Swap » FS: Platypus Big Zip SL | Platy Hoses | Shut-off Valve
March 26, 7:10pm
Re: snakes and rocks
This guy let me know he was there when I was about 15 feet away. I normally look down to watch those ankle breakers we have in New York, but I was fiddling with my Lekis after a waterstop. If...

In Chaff » When/How did you stop looking down?
March 26, 1:49pm
Re: Looking for hiking partners in NY
For those with no car, the local trail conference (which I assume you are all members of, right? hint hint) has a list of hikes accessible via public transportation. When we first started hiking t...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Looking for hiking partners in NY
March 26, 12:07pm

All Reader Reviews by NYC Hiker

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Zinetic Pocket Slippers
Specs: Company: Zinetic, Inc. Model: Pocket Slippers (2007) Size: XL (10.5-11.5) Weight: Left – 4.3 oz, Right – 4.6 oz = 8.9 oz Color: Green (Olive) Also included: Stuff sack (.4 oz), Velco stri...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
June 02, 3:13pm