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Carl Umland (chumland) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Pacific Crest Trail, mostly
About Me Trail name "Mulestomper" age 68. Retired. Started backpacking in 70's. Hiking with family, Boy and Explorer Scouts etc.
Longest thru-hike 220 mi. on the JMT 07 in three wks. Completed about 800 mi. in sections of the PCT with my wife Ellen aka "Sky Pilot". Current base wt. 12# aprx.
Trail angel, ADZPCTKO volunteer, water cacher (3rd gate), gear head, innovator and modifier of gear. I like leaveing things better than I find them, exchanging ideas, techniques, trail humor and assisting other hikers. Also getting interested in Bikepacking.
CitySan Diego
StateCA
CountryUSA

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NeoAir Xlite Hack
Passin' it on; http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=73403&skip_to_post=625778#625778

In GEAR » Cutting up your sleeping pad?
May 20, 1:56pm
Re; NeoAir Xlite Hack"
Thanks Clayton, I did a search but didn't word it correctly. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again, Carl aka, Mulestomper

In Make Your Own Gear » NeoAir Xlite Hack
May 19, 4:10pm
NeoAir Xlite Hack
Has anyone tried to shorten/lighten the newer version of the Thermarest NeoAir called Xlite? I was successful doing so with my original NeoAir but would like to try the same with the large 25 x 77&...

In Make Your Own Gear » NeoAir Xlite Hack
May 19, 12:20pm
"Distance between poles in Golite Shangri-la 2"
One plus for the SL 2 is that you can suspend the tarp from available overhead lines from trees thus eliminating the need for internal poles. Another nice feature is the side wall tie outs. Using t...

In GEAR » Distance between poles in Golite Shangri-la 2
April 15, 11:22am
"WTB: GG Squall Classic TarpTent or"
I have a "Tarptent Squall" I'll sell, I'm asking $125 shipped conus. Send me a PM if interested. Best, Mulestomper aka Carl in San Diego

In Gear Swap » WTB: GG Squall Classic TarpTent or
March 12, 7:52pm
FS Tarptent Squall II
The Tarp Tent has been sold. Thanks for looking. Mulestomper

In Gear Swap » FS Tarptent Squall II
February 14, 10:05am
FS Tarptent Squall II
I have a Tarptent Squall II for sale that's in great condition. I'm asking for $150. that's shipped ConUS. It comes with the original Easton tent stakes and the rear arch pole and it...

In Gear Swap » FS Tarptent Squall II
February 13, 5:47pm
"Shangri-La 2 or MLD Trailstar?"
While I don't have or have ever used the Trailstar, I did own a Duomid and found it to be too small for the two of us. I've found that my Golite SL-2 is a great 2 person lightweight, easy p...

In GEAR » Shangri-La 2 or MLD Trailstar?
January 22, 12:25pm
Mamoth, Devils Postpile & Reds Meadow
Michael, You'll probably want to park in Mammoth on Minaret road (recomended) and take the shuttle bus or hike to Reds Mdw by trail or on the road. You'll need a National Parks Adventure...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Major road trip to western parks - mainly Yosemite
December 24, 12:33pm
A Portland shop to compare UL cottage gear
We discovered a simular shop during our Sonora Pass to Donner Pass PCT hike, located in South Lake Tahoe, Ca. They even have a "Hikers Lounge" and give/take Trail Angel referals. It's...

In Gear Deals » A Portland shop to compare UL cottage gear
September 14, 6:04pm

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