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Tony Wong (Valshar) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Recommendation on new UL backpack? Scott, Check out the MLD Exodus, which is at 17 oz. I am considering the Full Suspension version, which has a removable frame and pad for heavier loads. With the frame and pad it is 22 oz.... |
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Re: Getting back into backpacking -- going UL after years of carrying 50+ lb packs Joseph, Welcome to the world of Gear Geeking and all things crazy UL! Thanks for giving a clear picture of your situation and when/how you will be using your gear. Quick look up of the Cop... |
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Re: What about... Erik, Good point about the requirement in some places to have to carry the "evil"/heavy bear canister and for the added weight of bigger/taller people. That said, maybe the importan... |
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Re: Rough Cilicia, Turkey, 25th-28th April 2013 William, I love the ancient world and it is a treat to see that part of the world. Must have been amazing to be able to stand before ancient history like that. How did you find traveling t... |
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Re: More durable, MLD Event rain mitts or Zpacks WPB Cuben mitts? Justin, You are welcome. Given enough hours of hiking in the rain, I would expect that you will get soaked. That is the sense that I gathered after reading Andre Skurka's book from Nat... |
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Re: Starting at Happy Isles on July 3 @Leslie, Make sure to bring a headnet. Small bit of weight to keep your sanity if the bugs are out in force. In 2011 the group that I was in was forced into wearing our rain gear with head... |
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Re: More durable, MLD Event rain mitts or Zpacks WPB Cuben mitts? Justin, I have had the 1st and 2nd generation versions of the MLD rain mitts. I have NOT used the 2nd gen version in the rain, but my experience with the 1st gen. version has been good. Hi... |
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Re: Anyone else going to the Mile, Mile and a half premier? Mangus, Thanks for the link. Will have to check it out, but I am going to be out of the area starting on June 12th for two weeks. :( I am pretty sure that they will be selling copies of th... |
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Re: Anyone else going to the Mile, Mile and a half premier? Great to hear that they are done with the film and are showing it. I wonder if they are going to have any screenings in the Bay Area. Would love to buy a copy of the movie when it is availabl... |
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The Process/Journey Is Important, Not the Label Lightweight, UL, SUL....labels are goals to strive for have their place in conjunction to a goal of enjoying the outdoor experience. Any assigned value of the label associated with inflating som... |
All Reader Reviews by Tony Wong
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Platypus Hoser 1.8 Liter Reservoir For those of us who enjoy the convenience of of having a sip of water on demand, this is an easy way to save some weight with few negatives. The only negatives for me is the bite valve that comes w... |
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Marmot Helium (long) I have the 2007 Model of the Marmot Helium EQ, which differs from the regular Helium in two ways. It has a full length zipper and the shell is waterproof. Weight is listed as 2 lbs 2 oz vs. 1 lb... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat How can I count the ways that I love this hat? I have been using this hat for 7 years from completely re-landscaping my yard for 2.5 yrs as well as for backpacking trips. I love that it provides... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip (eVent Top) Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip with eVent top, Silnylon 2.0 bottom, built in hoop wire, regular size, but in the wide option, which allows for a sleeping pad thicker than 1". Weig... |
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Sawyer In-Line Filter Pros: Light Weight, Field Cleanable by backwashing, No Chemicals, No Pumping Cons: Setup time longer than traditional filter. Speed of filtration can vary based on conditions. Like traditional filt... |
