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David Lewis (davidlewis) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Nova Scotia, Canada
About Me Hiker. Surfer. Yogi. Web Designer. Wannabe Programmer. Been backpacking for about 7 years. Only ever did one traditional trip and that was enough. So I've essentially always been ultralight. I also volunteer with my local ground Search & Rescue team.
BPLRank 3.41
CityHalifax
StateNova Scotia
CountryCanada
My Website URLhttp://uniondesign.ca

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All Forum Posts by David Lewis

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Re: Re: the one
How does private messaging work on this site? I sent Ryan one but did not hear back and someone else sent me one which I was able to read in the email notification but for the life of me... I canno...

In Gear Swap » FS: 2008 Gossamer Gear "The One"
August 21, 2:51pm
Re: the one
Page 1 of the manual recommends 125cm and states that fixed poles from 120cm - 130cm will also work. I've always used 125cm. http://www.gossamergear.com/gossamergear/images/user_manuals/User...

In Gear Swap » FS: 2008 Gossamer Gear "The One"
August 19, 11:07am
FS: 2008 Gossamer Gear "The One" --- SOLD ---
--- SOLD --- - Gossamer Gear "The One" tent - 2008 version - Near mint - Slept in only three times (two trips) - Always used a ground cloth - Always hung to dry afterwards and sto...

In Gear Swap » FS: 2008 Gossamer Gear "The One"
August 19, 6:31am
I own a Squall 2
One word... awesome.

In The G Spot » TarpTent
December 05, 7:06pm
Re: Re: Super Stretch?
One point about the loft being lost when the baffles are stretched all the way out... that it true... yes... but you are mostly going to be stretching the baffles when you are moving around or havi...

In The G Spot » Super Stretch??
December 05, 7:04pm
Re: Tarptent Sublite Silnylon Now Available
"Hey David - we don't do that in the Rockies because of bears. We like to hear them coming. Oh you mean sleeping ;)" Ya... for sleeping. The ones I use just take the edge off the h...

In The G Spot » Tarptent Sublite Silnylon Now Available
November 18, 3:46pm
Re: Re: Question for Mark Re: Umbrellas
Not sure what you consider rain in other areas... but here on the East Coast of Canada... an umbrella wouldn't last more than a few seconds :)

In The G Spot » Umbrellas
November 16, 4:43pm
Noisy Spinnaker?
I never go backpacking without ear plugs.

In The G Spot » Tarptent Sublite Silnylon Now Available
November 16, 4:40pm
Re: Lightweight LED Flashlights
Fenix lights are awesome. There is a Q5 version of the L0D out now... the LD01. It's stainless steel and 0.5 grams heavier than the L0D.

In The G Spot » Lightweight LED Flashlights
November 14, 6:04pm
Re: re: light nail clippers
Any thoughts as to why you're getting blisters in the first place? I guess everyone's feet are different... but personally... in 7 years of backpacking and lots of 4-5 day treks... I've...

In The G Spot » Light nail clippers?
November 01, 5:24am

All Reader Reviews by David Lewis

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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove
It's a sweat little stand / holder... but it's too big for a small cup or my beer can pot. I wish they'd make a smaller version. p.s. Despite the photo below, I still would never use this stand wit...

In Stoves - Other
March 16, 6:11am