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Jim QPublic (jimqpublic) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale So-Cal
About Me 44 years old. Married with two kids- Daughter born in 2000, son born in 2003. Loved camping as a little kid. Then we moved to the foot of Mt. Whitney when I was 13. I spent my teenage years backpacking, hiking, snowshoeing, xc & downhill skiing. A lot less since then (living in LA).

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Jim
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StateCalifornia
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Jim QPublic

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Re: Double delivery today
'Not an "official" test'? I figured a BP Gear Tester like you would have piles of gratis tents lying around. I look forward to hearing how it performs. STP has great customer...

In The G Spot » Double delivery today
November 20, 6:17pm

Re: Double delivery today
Mine wasn't double today- but one yesterday and one today, both Sierra Trading Post orders. Unfortunately the box yesterday had ripped in transit and lost 5 out of the 6 items. I'm look...

In The G Spot » Double delivery today
November 20, 5:36pm

Re: FS: Golite Utopia 4 Tarp/tent
Sorry Jonathon beat me. If he bows out I'd like it. Feel pity on my wife and two kids who want a "real tent" and not just a pyramid shelter. Jim

In Gear Swap » FS: Golite Utopia 4 Tarp/tent
November 20, 10:49am

Hijack-Pitching Walrus mesh-top tent in rain.
What Roger said. Very few mainstream US tents seem to be made for pitching in the rain. If they have continuous pole sleeves you can drape the fly over while pitching. We have a Walrus tent ...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » SoCal Backpackers Wanted
November 20, 9:09am

Weight of Thermarest Guidelight Long?
Do you know how much the long pad weighs?

In Gear Swap » THANKSGIVING GEAR/SKI CLOSET BLOWOUT!
November 20, 7:38am

Re: SoCal Backpackers Wanted
Adan, Please put me on your list. I didn't see a PM or Email address for you. I have trouble breaking free from the kids on weekends but it could happen. I live in Long Beach.

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » SoCal Backpackers Wanted
November 18, 4:18pm

Winter Backpack: SMD Starlight
The Six Moon Designs Starlight was my pick- and I just bought another for my wife. It is superficially quite similar to the ULA Catalyst but only 31 ounces with frame & belt pockets vs. around...

In The G Spot » Winter Backpack Recommendations
November 18, 4:04pm

Sub-Kilo Love
I really like my Sub-Kilo. You probably give up 5 ounces vs. a similar loft/girth high end bag but at a much, much lower price.

In Gear Swap » FS REI Sub Kilo +20 Sleeping Bag
November 18, 3:52pm

Early JMT
It all depends on snowpack. For a ten-day schedule you will need to hit the trail running. Hopefully your home elevation in the Rockies is high enough that you won't need time to adjust to al...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Seeking advice on an early season JMT thru
November 17, 4:00pm

Unique Foot Problem: Sounds Fungal to me
That sounds like a fungus. I've had similar issues- especially when wearing boots. My solution is to use an antifungal foot cream every morning on multi-day hikes. I wear wool socks ever...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Unique Foot Problem, Got Advice?
November 17, 2:14pm

All Reader Reviews by Jim QPublic

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Nike Lava Dome
My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
April 02, 4:40pm

Jetboil Personal Cooking System
4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to...

In Stoves - Canister
March 05, 2:10pm

Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service
I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
May 22, 2:48pm