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jim bailey (florigen) - BPL Professional Member
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You sir, are a dumb$$$ Sometimes emptying a water bottle at the right angle & getting a photo of it is all it takes to make a point of how you felt at the time. Thanks for posting Chris |
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Wet socks in a sleeping bag/quilt Probably should have clarified on this one, my bad. Would use a lightweight/quick drying socks (Wright socks) while hiking in wet/damp conditions, usually would change out socks in camp and hang... |
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wet socks in colder temps Wear thin socks during your hike Bring thicker dry socks for hanging out in camp include 2 plastic shopping bags in your pack Once in camp change into thicker dry socks, put shopping bags ov... |
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Reflections on a Wilderness Trekking Trip 1- The instructors made last-minute changes to the prescribed route in order to avoid a few miles of road-walking. In theory, this reroute seemed simple enough, and aesthetically it seemed preferab... |
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24: Fall Equinox in the Hyalite Cirque of Montana's Gallatin Mountains Ryan, Thanks for covering this type of outing, perfect timing. About to attempt 30 weekends out back to back for this exact type of backcountry experience. Thanks again Jim |
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Turbo Bear Bag Hanging Great article Kevin, Very well done and most helpful |
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Gear for Presidentials in Oct. Monitor NOAA in the specific area you will traveling in. Feel free to PM me with details of what you have, and what your route might be, group size & can advise from there. Great time of th... |
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Ray-Way quilts: DWR and insulation Tim, Some strong opinions expressed toward Ray Way quilts, I will agree his choice of insulation as being older, fabric stabilization loops looking unprofessional, footbox envelop is awkward, but ... |
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Clothing for freezing: I know nothing Would add "puffy" insulation for top layer as mention and combine with rain shell in camp. Would keep convertible pant layer and have a back up wind pant to layer over existing pant. ... |
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Ray-Way quilts: DWR and insulation Use one that's about 5yrs old, not sure if they have changed up their shell fabric, but it seems equal to fabrics mentioned. Insulation is in great shape but have never overly compressed. Also ... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs After using a Prophet pack for a few seasons had the front pocket seam rip out. Contacted Ron if he could repair this & he mentioned shipping it back for some patching up. A week later the pack wa... |
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Cocoon Pro 90 Quilt Have been using this as part of a integrated sleep system combined with Cocoon Hoody, BPL Tosolight pad & GG customized foam pad, enclosed in an MLD Superlight bivy. 90 quilt has surpassed all ex... |
