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Will Rietveld (WilliWabbit) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southwest Colorado About Me Will Rietveld Ph.D, Senior Editor for Gear and Apparel, joined the BPL staff in April 2004. In his former career, Will was a research scientist, project manager, and R&D program administrator. Now retired, he lives in southern Colorado where he takes up a new career of backpacking year-round in the mountains and canyon country of the Southwest. During the summer months Will and his wife Janet are volunteer wilderness rangers in the Weminuche Wilderness. He has been a lightweight backpacker for 52 years and an ultralight backpacker for 13 years. City Durango State Colorado Country USA My Website URL http://home.bresnan.net/~swultralight/

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All Forum Posts by Will Rietveld

	Post	Forum » Thread
	Re: FS: Montane Spektr Smock, Men's XL Jacket is still available, reduced to $125 plus shipping. NO PMs, email direct at willi_wabbit at bresnan.net	In Gear Swap » FS: Montane Spektr Smock, Men's XL May 12, 3:29pm
	Re: FS: HMG 2400 Windrider Backpack, size XL Pack is still available, reduced to $125 plus shipping. Send zip code to calculate shipping. No PMs, email direct to willi_wabbit at bresnan.net	In Gear Swap » FS: HMG 2400 Windrider Backpack, size XL May 12, 3:28pm
	Backpacking "work" William et al, I don't mean to re-write the laws of physics, as you probably know. I simply want to emphasize a point which is obvious to most LW backpackers. We all know there is a huge differ...	In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope. May 09, 8:02am
	FS: Montane Spektr Smock, Men's XL Air permeable eVent fabric, weight is 8.4 ounces, runs small, size XL fits like a regular Large. Color is dark blue. Jacket is lightly used and in excellent condition except for a small abrasion on...	In Gear Swap » FS: Montane Spektr Smock, Men's XL May 08, 4:51pm
	FS: Elemental Designs Aquilo Backpack, Size Large--SOLD!! 2011 model, size L with Medium hipbelt (32-40"), 4154 cubic inches (62L), 22" torso. Used and in excellent condition. This one does not have the tall side pockets, only the lower water bo...	In Gear Swap » FS: Elemental Designs Aquilo Backpack, Size Large May 08, 4:29pm
	FS: HMG 2400 Windrider Backpack, size XL--SOLD!! 2011 model, new, size XL/Tall, pack torso length is 22.25" from bottom of hipbelt to underside of shoulder strap attachment. The 2011 model has the wider shoulder straps and hipbelt, and large...	In Gear Swap » FS: HMG 2400 Windrider Backpack, size XL May 08, 4:16pm
	Re: FS: OR Helium Jacket, Mens Large, Like New Jacket is still available, reduce to $60 plus shipping.	In Gear Swap » FS: OR Helium Jacket, Mens Large, Like New May 08, 4:06pm
	FS: Elemental Horizons Northern Lite Backpack, Size Medium--SOLD!! Pack is in like-new condition. 3622 cubic inches (62L), 2 pounds 13 ounces. Lots of volume and weight carrying capacity. $250 new, sell for $100 plus shipping. NO PMs, email me direct at willi_w...	In Gear Swap » FS: Elemental Horizons Northern Lite Backpack, Size Medium May 06, 6:29pm
	FS: OR Helium Jacket, Mens Large, Like New Note that this is the Helium Jacket, not the current Helium II. This one is Pertex Shield DS, the Helium II is Pertex Shield+. Jacket is lightly used. Size men's Large, color is pilsner. MSRP i...	In Gear Swap » FS: OR Helium Jacket, Mens Large, Like New May 06, 6:15pm
	Re: FS: Elemental Horizons Aquilo Backpack, Size M Pack is still available, price reduced to $100 plus shipping. No PMs, email me at willi_wabbit at bresnan.net	In Gear Swap » FS: Elemental Designs Aquilo Backpack, Size M May 06, 5:58pm

All Reader Reviews by Will Rietveld

	Review	Category
	Integral Designs eVENT Shortie Gaiters I have used these gaiters a lot and really like them. I don't mind their zipperless/Velcroless design, its lighter and simpler. I have size L. For me, they fit very well over mid or full height boo...	In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters April 23, 8:09am
	Six Moon Designs Comet The new Comet backpack has removeable aluminum stays which allow it to be used as either a frameless or internal frame pack. Without stays it weighs 22 oz and with stays it weighs 27 oz. The Comet ...	In Backpacks - Internal Frame August 03, 7:50pm
	Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin I just got this book and its superb! As I paged through the book, I kept saying yes, right on, perfect, exactly! Don presents the UL gospel clearly and concisely, and the illustrations by Mike Clellan...	In Books and Media August 03, 7:36pm
	Gossamer Gear Fire-fly The Fire-fly is a real lightweight stove made by mo-go-gear and sold by Gossamer Gear. The whole kit weighs 1.5 ounces and includes the burner, pot stand, windscreen, and heat reflector. The open j...	In Stoves - Alcohol August 03, 7:24pm

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