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Devin Montgomery (dsmontgomery) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Emerging from Dreamland
About Me Hiker, rower, bicyclist. I go light because I'd rather feel like a guy walking in the woods than a pack-mule hauling a load.
BPLRank 2.52
CityPittsburgh
StatePA
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://mtgomery.blogspot.com/

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All Forum Posts by Devin Montgomery

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Re: Re: WOW!
> Youtube (among other sites) is off limits in China (where I am traveling now). Well, at least the Chinese government hasn't yet discovered how subversive ultralight backpackers can be. :)

In Chaff » A most amazing encounter!
November 20, 6:27am

Nat Geo TOPO! Explorer SuperQuads 1/2 off
I don't know how many others have this program, but I went to get a few more quads and noticed that they're on sale for $.50 per credit (rather than $1.00) until January 3. I'm not t...

In Gear Deals » Nat Geo TOPO! Explorer SuperQuads 1/2 off
November 12, 3:11pm

Andrew Skurka's "big" Alaska trek
I just came across this on Skurka's website and thought I'd share: Great Alaskan-Yukon Loop Simply amazing. I particularly like the brain trust he's gathered to advise him and the...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andrew Skurka's "big" Alaska trek
November 10, 6:37am

Re: The worst place in the world for a hike...
I wonder if securing one's release from a hostile foreign power is covered under SPOT's optional insurance plan...

In Chaff » The worst place in the world for a hike...
November 09, 12:56pm

The worst place in the world for a hike...
Iran Charges 3 American Hikers With Espionage I'm sure Kurdistan is beautiful in late July, but somehow I don't think it was worth it. Way worse than being caught without a bear canister, ...

In Chaff » The worst place in the world for a hike...
November 09, 10:22am

Moonlight Presidential Traverse trip report
Well, my sister bailed and I unfortunately missed connecting with forum member Brian Maynard on the hike, but I did find two class mates to make the trip with me. We had an injury and an unexpected...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » Join us on a Moonlight Presidential Traverse?
October 13, 9:56am

Re: Re: Parcour Gear photo
Here's a link. I'm really, really jealous. Edit: Matt beat me to it. :)

In Gear Lists » Parcour Gear photo
October 08, 8:44pm

Re: Get a Montbell
>As another poster said - get a Montbell Ti trowel. Only .45 oz. heavier and a much cleaner design. .45 oz may not break one's back, but from a engineering perspective, that makes the Mon...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
October 05, 8:33am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Outstanding!
Thanks guys! I'll add you three to the list! Unfortunately, I'm still working on getting that first batch together and am increasingly understanding BPL's reluctance to give stock da...

In Make Your Own Gear » Ultralight Kelly / Storm / Volcano Kettle
September 30, 6:53am

Re: *MOVIE* - Aussies on the PCT
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, Pedro! Thanks for sharing!

In Trip Reports » *MOVIE* - Aussies on the PCT
September 22, 9:41pm

All Reader Reviews by Devin Montgomery

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Ultralight Designs Blue Mini
This is aluminum bottle based alcohol stove similar to the "gram weenie" by Whitebox. I bought the stove because of its simplicity and because I could quickly get it for a hike I was taking ...

In Stoves - Alcohol
September 04, 1:04pm

Potable Aqua Iodine Drinking Water Germicidal Tablets
These have been around forever, and I think just about everyone has used them at one time or another. If you're an absolute novice, use them once: chugging the resulting antiseptic rinse is a rig...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
May 01, 12:44pm

Micropur MP 1 Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablet
My rating of five here is for the Chlorine Dioxide method of treatment, this is just the brand I happened to use. Ultra lightweight, kills most wee-beasties in 20 min, with 4 hrs kills the few ...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
May 01, 12:24pm

MSR Whisperlight / Internationale
For years, this was the Model T of backpacking stoves, and for good reason. Runs on almost any fuel, easy and reliable to use in all conditions, "light" for traditional packing. Can accomo...

In Stoves - White Gas
May 01, 11:51am

Marmot Precip Jacket Mens
After having my last rain jacket stolen out of my car right before a long river trip, I picked up a Precip on sale at the local outfitter. It was a good brand, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and...

In Clothing - Raingear
April 29, 8:48pm

Snow Peak Trek 700
This was the first bit of gear that I bought in my lightweight conversion. Just under $30, plenty of capacity for solo camping (I never could finish a meal that filled it up),includes a lid that drai...

In Cookware - Titanium
April 29, 8:04pm