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Hartley F (backpackerchick) - BPL Lifetime Member

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All Forum Posts by Hartley F

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Merrell Mix Master Glide?
The Peregrine has an awesomely grippy sole. I have been through few a few pairs. The Peregrine 3s have a very flimsy upper. I had another problem with the Peregrine 2s...while they do dry fast...th...

In GEAR » Saucony ProGrid Peregrine 2: anybody used 'em?
May 22, 2:59pm
Re: BPL Forum Posting Policy Revision in Light of Recent SPAM Attacks
Bad plan! Think longterm. And please...no CAPTCHA or similar. Impossible.

In BPL.com News and Info » BPL Forum Posting Policy Revision in Light of Recent SPAM Attacks
October 24, 2:35pm
Powdered Coconut Milk
Powdered coconut milk seems to be available, imported from the Philippines. It is sold out on Amazon at the moment. http://www.amazon.com/Fiesta-Tropicale-Coconut-Milk-Powder/dp/B00487XXF0 Plea...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Sources for powdered Almond milk
June 27, 12:54pm
Almond Milk and Powdered Soy Milk
FYI. Almond milk has a low caloric content. (The dairy section Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk IS delicious!) It is nothing like coconut milk in terms of nutrition or consistency...or flavor. (I would...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Sources for powdered Almond milk
June 27, 1:52am
Kidney
Healthy kidneys should be able to rid the body of excess salt...up to a point. NSAIDs (ie. ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, etc), especially when used in large quantities, tend to cause fluid retent...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Weight gain on backpacking trip
May 17, 10:51pm
Salt
High sodium diet could explain this. There are other possibilities though. Were you otherwise well during and immediately after the trip? Any other symptoms? Medical problems? Medications? ?NSAIDS!...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Weight gain on backpacking trip
May 17, 4:06pm
Yes.
With in reason. If you are shoving your down sweater and shelter in there too, you should be fine. Don't put it in with exposed crampons, axe, stakes, etc. Duh! Neo Air material is pretty tough...

In GEAR » Neoair robust enough to shove into pack?
May 06, 9:06pm
A couple more
"The Last Season" by Eric Bleh "Three Cups of Deceit" by John Krakauer

In Chaff » Stuck in bed for a week, help me find a book!
May 01, 1:47pm
Quite arbitrary
That means you have to weigh 187.5 lbs (85kg) to get the full 15 lb (6.8 kg) allowance. Perhaps, one should be allowed a bit extra pack weight if one isn't hauling excess body weight. Smaller p...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New terminology
May 01, 1:23am
Herzog, Roper
Herzog's "Annapurna" Roper's "Camp 4" -- hopefully it doesn't hurt too much to laugh! Get well soon!

In Chaff » Stuck in bed for a week, help me find a book!
April 30, 11:51pm

All Reader Reviews by Hartley F

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Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants
Came here to post my first review. And you beat me to it. This is an awesome pant! http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Womens/Pants-Shorts/Gamma-LT-Pant-W#Light-Athletic gamma

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
November 29, 2:14am