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John Taylor (jtaylor) - BPL Premium Member
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3 for 3 I went nearly 30 years in the woods with no bear encounters. None. I have had 3 in the last 10 years. Once while hunting...we both wanted the same squirrel apparently. The only winner that day was ... |
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Like MLD packs Thanks Konrad, that is the kind of info I'm looking for. I like the MLD packs. The issue I see there is the 8 week lead time - that is like halfway thru summer. Kinda bummed about that. I... |
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Looking at MLD and GG Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. I'm looking over the MLD and GG packs. Wish I could try them out before ordering... Sounds like the Peak is not a good option, not well designed. I ... |
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Re: jam vs lightspeed The ULA packs look nice, but they are just too darn big. Something around the 2000 cubic inch range, say 1800 - 2200 would probably work. |
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Re: NewJAM Exactly what I mean about the Virga. I love that pack, had it for years and years. But, it has been too large for too long, and once I switched to a Neo pad, well, lets just say it does not work ... |
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Jam, Peak, or Lite-Speed Pack This weekend I was playing around with my summer load and was able to fit everything into a 1500 cubic inch day pack, excluding food and water. So I'm considering retiring my Virga from summer... |
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Excellent Excellent report. I really enjoyed the photos. We got about 20+ inches down here in the Shenandoah Valley. WVA receives snow on a weekly basis this time of year. I often go hunting near the V... |
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Re: Alcohol stove in cool weather As others have mentioned, insulation between the stove and ground is key. The stove takes some time to warm up enough in colder temperatures. A wider pot helps to absorb more heat, as does have a... |
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Thank you for posting the pictures Thank you for sharing the photos. It has been decades since I have been to Tahoe. I remember it as an incredibly beautiful place with great hiking and scenary. Thanks so much for bring back so m... |
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Re: A little confused about my GG Virga . . . I've used the GG Virga since it first came out. I just sold my Ghost this fall since it was collecting so much dust. The inside of the Virga is indeed sticky. It fades somewhat with time, ... |
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