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Thomas Clark (TomClark) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale East Coast
About Me - 44 yr. old Materials Scientist
- Hiked mostly on AT in TN, NC, VA, PA, & NY. Some memorable trips on portions of the PCT in Cascades and Sierras.
- Started backpacking in 1992, switched to lightweight ~1999.
- Currently using tarp/poncho, bivy sack, & quilt.
- Base summer weight ~8-10 lbs.
- Some photos from previous trips www.flickr.com/photos/tomclark1/
BPLRank 3.15
CityAllentown
StatePA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/tomclark1/sets/

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All Forum Posts by Thomas Clark

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Re: 24: Nine Months 'til Summer
I'm really enjoying this series of trip reports, keep it up.

In Editor's Roundtable » 24: Nine Months 'til Summer
November 18, 10:39am

Re: FS: Cocoon Silk Sleeping Bag Liners
What does NWT mean (natural wear and tear)? What shape is it in (holes, tears, stains)?

In Gear Swap » FS: Cocoon Silk Sleeping Bag Liners
November 06, 4:50pm

WTB 8' of 1/8" Shock Cord
Does anyone have some extra elastic cord I could buy to for storing wets things on my Whisper pack? I'd like to get ~7-8 ft of 1/8" shock cord. Thru-Hiker has some for $1.32/yard, which i...

In Gear Swap » WTB 8' of 1/8" Shock Cord
November 02, 7:37pm

Re: Re: Dri Ducks?
DriDucks sewing is often bad, but if you're willing to run it through a sewing machine is still makes for cheap rainwear. Someone mentioned Cuben rainwear...that surely can't be breathab...

In The G Spot » lightest waterproof shell
November 01, 11:22am

Re: 3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
Tom, That was one of the best narrations I've read on a trip report here. It sound you you two had a great trip. I especially liked photo "g" with the evening/morning light on the ...

In Trip Reports » 3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
November 01, 11:01am

Re: Juan De Fuca - Vancouver Island, BC - Oct. 19th - 23rd
Great scenery. Shame about the car. Again, the animals at the trailhead are more of a problem than the animals in the woods.

In Trip Reports » Juan De Fuca - Vancouver Island, BC - Oct. 19th - 23rd
October 31, 6:52pm

Re: Last trip of the year
Great photos, looked like a nice trip.

In Trip Reports » Last trip of the year
October 31, 5:34pm

Re: 5 nights through the Great Western Divide, Sequoia Nat. Pk., Calif.
Larry, I finally got a chance to read through your complete report and photos on your website. I want to do all of those trips and see everything you did...FANTASTIC! Thanks

In Trip Reports » 5 nights through the Great Western Divide, Sequoia Nat. Pk., Calif.
October 31, 3:10pm

Re: Fall Cleaning-Clothing
I'm 5'6" and 155 lbs. If it doesn't fit the other potential buyer, I'm interested. Please consider me second in line. Tom

In Gear Swap » Fall Cleaning-Clothing
October 30, 7:08pm

Re: 24: Garnet Mountain Forest Service Lookout, Montana
Nice addition to the series, and reminder that there are all sorts of ways to get out and enjoy nature.

In Editor's Roundtable » 24: Garnet Mountain Forest Service Lookout, Montana
October 28, 7:53pm

All Reader Reviews by Thomas 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