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Tom Clark (TomClark) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale East Coast
About Me Tom Clark
- Middle aged Materials Scientist
- Hiked mostly on Appalachian Trail in TN, NC, VA, PA, NY, & VT. Some memorable trips to Yosemite, The Presidential Range, Moab, Zion, The Superstitions, and portions of the PCT in the Cascades (The Three Sisters).
- Started backpacking in 1992, switched to lightweight ~1999.
- Currently using tarp, bivy sack, & quilt.
- Base summer weight ~8-10 lbs.
- Some photos from previous trips www.flickr.com/photos/tomclark1/
CityAllentown
StatePA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/tomclark1/sets/

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All Forum Posts by Tom Clark

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Re: Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
Thanks for sharing the story and photos. Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
June 16, 12:44pm
Re: 90 Mile Sequoia and Kings Canyon Loop 2012
Looks like a great trip, with wonderful weather. Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » 90 Mile Sequoia and Kings Canyon Loop 2012
June 16, 11:46am
Re: Daughter's first overnight backpack: Olympic National Park Coast
"I spent this last weekend with my 5 year old daughter Gillian on her very first overnight backpacking trip. It was long overdue." It couldn't be too many years overdue, but I'...

In Post-Trip Reports » Daughter's first overnight backpack: Olympic National Park Coast
June 15, 8:21pm
Re: Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2C: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Cooking, Water, Trekking Poles, and Accessories
Keep these great series coming. Tom

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2C: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear - Cooking, Water, Trekking Poles, and Accessories
June 02, 8:48am
Re: Sierra High Route 2012
The SHR always provides great photos, and your trip report doesn't disappoint. Thanks for sharing. Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » Sierra High Route 2012
May 25, 6:59pm
Re: More of Sweden's Bohusleden
Cesar, Nice series of trip reports. Happy to learn more of a country I've seen a little of (Stockholm). Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » More of Sweden's Bohusleden
May 25, 6:38pm
Re: Rough Cilicia, Turkey, 25th-28th April 2013
William, Awful trip report...Wonder adventure! ;) Thanks for sharing such a non-traditional trip report from some place I've never been to, but now have some sense of it. Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » Rough Cilicia, Turkey, 25th-28th April 2013
May 25, 6:28pm
Re: Grayson Highlands - April 2013
I always like to hear about Grayson Highland, which was one of my favorite places to hike when I living in TN. The weather does change up there, and usually for the worst. Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » Grayson Highlands - April 2013
May 25, 6:12pm
Re: Re: mindset
Miguel, One reason to separate your clothing weight from pack weight is due to the fact that 5 pounds of clothing has less of an impact on you than 5 pounds in your pack. Since the pack sticks ou...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 11, 3:25pm
Re: Joshua Tree Two-day Loop
Nick, Again, you take us down that primrose path to the Rock Candy Mountain. Thanks, Tom

In Post-Trip Reports » Joshua Tree Two-day Loop
May 05, 10:15pm

All Reader Reviews by Tom Clark

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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo
Definitely my favorite pad, and the one which I take most often. I view it as a good compromise in terms of comfort, weight, and volume. It's a luxury, but it allows me to roll from side to side...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
April 26, 7:09pm
PossumDown Glove Liner Gloves
This is a very soft, warm glove. As the product description states, they have much higher loft than other synthetic liners that I have used. The only problem I experienced was using them one rainy d...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
January 29, 11:41am
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
This was my first lightweight pack, so it was a fairly big leap for me to carry a pack that used gloves, socks, and balaclava for padding in the hip and shoulder straps. I took this pack on a few ove...

In Backpacks - Frameless
January 15, 9:10am