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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2, while getting some more luxury.
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My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: Backpacking in the tropics
I'll hike the Z trail every few years in Hawaii, which is hot during the day, about 60 at night. I did not need that much clothing, equipment, or (last time) even hot food. Used a set of rock...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Backpacking in the tropics
May 14, 4:35pm
Re: The SUL Mindset
Just depends. Not sure about paying for all the additional kit, .. but if needing to do really high mileage (or getting real old), it's worth considering.

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 11, 12:59pm
Re: Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
How are conditions at elevation right now in NE NM? Planning on arriving/hiking around 5/14... Might go there this week as this is my "oldy but goody" practice hike but could be some sno...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
May 06, 12:00pm
Re: drinking water with silt ok?
I had silt in my water despite filtering with a bandanna and decanting the clearer stuff. I am still around after drinking but using a coffee filter would have done wonders.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » drinking water with silt ok?
May 06, 6:03am
Re: Houdini hood changes
The new version I got doesn't have a drawcord and isn't fold in the collar. Tad lighter supposedly. Just a plain old hood but working with a ball cap so far.

In GEAR » Houdini hood changes
May 05, 10:52pm
Re: CDT thoughts
Could be saboteurs but the Gila is more dry than I've ever seen it at this time, so it could be other hikers or long distance mountain bikers. I did a Gila post trip report several weeks ago r...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
May 03, 1:32pm
Re: Trans-Zion Trek April 5-7
Great trip report. I always wondered what was up above the Narrows and beyond Angel's Landing. Is there a way to make a loop if one had more time?

In Post-Trip Reports » Trans-Zion Trek April 5-7
April 28, 12:14pm
Trans-catalina trail plans
Just returned from a technical trip to the Catalinas and hiked a portion of the TransCatalina Trail from below Little Harbor to Two Harbor (had electronics and a paid for room, so no camping). So ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Trans-catalina trail plans
April 27, 5:52pm
Re: Favorite pants?
Hiking in varied conditions at moderate temps it needs to be the semi-stretchy Patagonia old Rock Guides, which have legs that roll into shorts and stay there if need be. Think they've been re...

In GEAR » Favorite pants?
April 25, 6:37pm
Re: Longest backcountry trails in a tropical/jungle area?
There's always the Darian Gap of Panama if an adventure from which ones return isn't assured is ok. Tropical places tend to focus on resorts and beaches, especially in Latin America. So f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Longest backcountry trails in a tropical/jungle area?
April 19, 8:20am

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