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Thomas Jamrog (balrog) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale New England
About Me Retired-- interested in staying outdoors- mountain biking, backpacking. Appalachain Trail through hiked 3/27-9/16/07. Planning PCT April 15, 1010.
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CountryUSA
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Ibex clothing review
I have purchased least 10 Ibex items, using them since 2007. Where do you live? Here in the coastal and western Maine mountains, I take an ultralight down jacket all year round. You must b...

In Editor's Roundtable » Ibex Clothing Review
February 06, 10:32am
Depression/ wilderness
One critical point to add to this discussion is the reality of experiencing depression upon return to what I call the " shower world" after one has experienced months of backpacking. It h...

In Editor's Roundtable » Depression and Wilderness
November 07, 10:33am
ULA Catalyst
Pack is sold.

In Gear Swap » FS: ULA Catalyst - medium frame and hip belt
September 24, 9:52am
FS: ULA Catalyst - medium frame and hip belt
This pack was purchased by me in 2010 while thru hiking the PCT and used for one week while another ULA was being repaired. I ended up purchasing it and sent it home after receiving my original UL...

In Gear Swap » FS: ULA Catalyst - medium frame and hip belt
September 07, 11:50am
Cheap, effective alternative inflatable pillow...
My most successful trail pillow has been one child size water wing, also called arm floats. I cut the ring open along a seam, and it has two chambers with valves to use for inflation. Wrapped in a ...

In GEAR » Ul pillows that don't feel like a ballon
August 21, 5:47pm
comfort best priority for newer hiker
If your wife is moving from heavy hiking to lighter weight, I'd suggest Keen Targhee II boots in one and a half sizes larger than she usually wears. Silicone heel pads under the insole, and so...

In GEAR » Advice for Women's Footwear
August 03, 9:19pm
Blisters and fire
Your series is the best addition to this website I've ever hoped for.

In Editor's Roundtable » Hiking Through Hyperbole: Blisters and Fire
February 09, 6:48pm
Part 2
Guthook, Superb work. I did make frequent use of my Stabilicers and ice axe. Mather pass was the worst. The last traverse from the rocks over that snow chute was terrifying. Looking forward to th...

In Editor's Roundtable » Hiking Through Hyperbole Part 2: The Snowy Sierra
February 02, 7:56am
PCT gear
Holy Crap, I just finish my own PCT thru hike and the very first forum thread I read anywhere has me reading the names of Guthook, General Lee, Richard Wizard, Axilla, and jumping out at me. I&#...

In GEAR » PCT gear review Part III (misc.)
October 20, 3:20am
Backyard Wilderness
Great to read of a creative backpacking attempt in New England. It sounds great, but they have to figure out how to allow LNT camping.

In Editor's Roundtable » Backyard Wilderness: The New England Trail
January 07, 5:36pm

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