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Steven Hanlon (asciibaron) - BPL Guest

My Locale Mid Atlantic
About Me took 2008 off the trail to focus on family. i'm hoping get a few trips in the log this year. i'm looking forward to some trips with my oldest son as well.
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CityMillersville
StateMaryland
My Website URLhttp://asciibaron.dyndns.org

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All Forum Posts by Steven Hanlon

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how to loose the weight?
the OP's comment doesn't make sense. getting out and exercising is part of why i like backpacking, and i lost over 25 pounds in a year as a result. carrying a heavy pack while being overwe...

In Philosophy & Technique » ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs - WHY?!
August 30, 9:48pm

ouch
in the morning, my heel pain is just awful. if i let hot water run on it in the shower, it "loosens up' and i can walk on it. i have a heel cup in my shoe and that seems to be helping. ...

In Philosophy & Technique » dealing with heel pain
August 30, 9:32pm

dealing with heel pain
my left heel will occassionally hurt - not just ache, but transmit the worst pain i've ever felt. i thought it was a heel spur, but it gets better, eventually. anyone have some ways to de...

In Philosophy & Technique » dealing with heel pain
August 28, 12:43pm

nice collection
i'll drink to that (and help make another stove, and another, and another). hehe. i need to find something for winter. the iso is not so good and the white fuel is HEAVY.

In Photo Gallery » Too many stove options-I need to focus.
May 04, 5:42pm

Batona in May?
if you plan on doing the Batona, bring your scuba gear, the swamps will be swampy. this passes right near my in-laws and we have done some day swamping, er hiking and it's interesting. bring ...

In Trip Reports » Black Forest Trail (PA)
May 04, 10:40am

the last season
i recently read "The Last Season" which details the search and background for James Randall Morgenson. this book is full of lessons for anyone who heads into the back country. the key le...

In Philosophy & Technique » Learning from Ken's Ordeal
May 04, 10:30am

AWESOME NEWS!!!!
So glad to hear that Ken is safe and sound. This has made my day. Welcome back Ken.

In BPL.com News and Info » KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA
May 03, 8:50am

which reminds me...
i better check to make sure my wife sent that out...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Klearwater substitute
May 01, 11:52am

gear description?
i work with MD DNR and will send a message to the South Mountain Recreation Area (they handle the AT in MD) to be on the look out for his gear if i can get a description beyond what has been posted...

In BPL.com News and Info » KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA
April 30, 11:06am

no books...
when i was in college a group of us in the dorm decided to do a 3 day trip on the Link Trail in PA not far from our campus. one of the guy's pack weighed a ton. the first evening he setup his...

In Philosophy & Technique » College Outdoor Rec Programs
April 30, 10:59am

All Reader Reviews by Steven Hanlon

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Marmot Precip Jacket Mens
i picked up my Marmot Precip in 2005 from REI for $42.83 - i figured i couldn't go wrong at that price. if it didn't work well for backpacking, i could wear it as a casual jacket. it has b...

In Clothing - Raingear
November 11, 8:13am

McHale 0-Sarc UL
I have the SARC Chasm version and would recommend this pack to anyone who has suffered with ill fitting mass produced packs. It's a tad on the heavy side, but for me, that's not a problem sin...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
April 27, 5:34pm