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Kevin Sawchuk (ksawchuk) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Kevin Sawchuk
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Re: The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 2: Food & Water VERY nice article Ryan. I like the focus on simplicity and skills as opposed to gear. very well done. |
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Re: The SUL Mindset Absolutely agree. The SUL mindset is where you're fully engaged with the outdoors and don't even think about your gear. Where the gear you have is simple and serves a specific purpose--an... |
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Re: BPL Absaroka Medium The prior 2 sales fell through so the pack is still available. |
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Re: FS: Panasonic Lumix GF-1 Micro 4/3 Camera: Body Only Camera is sold. |
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Re: BPL Absaroka Medium Pack is still available. |
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Re: FS: ULA Ohm (1.0) Medium v**SOLD** Pack is sold. |
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BPL Absaroka Medium $90 for NEW never used BPL Absaroka pack. See details below: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bpl_absaroka_backpack.html |
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FS: ULA Ohm (1.0) Medium $100 ULA Ohm (1.0) in size medium. The original Ohm is ~7 ounces lighter than the current version. It's hipbelt is smaller and it is designed for smaller/lighter loads. This one comes wi... |
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Re: WTB: ULA Ohm 1.0, NOT 2.0 I have this pack in mint shape. Used on one dayhike. I love my ULA packs but this one didn't fit me as well as others. Is $100 shipped reasonable? |
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FS: Panasonic Lumix GF-1 Micro 4/3 Camera: Body Only Selling a high quality, lightweight micro 4/3 camera BODY ONLY (plus charger, spare battery, connector cables). Panasonic Lumix GF-1 $120 obo |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Sawchuk
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Bear Vault 500 Bear vault gave excellent and prompt service in replacing a bear vault canister. They were upfront and honest. |
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Golite Pinnacle Pack I'm not sure this would have enough support for long winter ski trips but it is an excellent and comfortable pack when you need extra volume for high loft clothing/bags/pads. I've sewn on my ... |
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ULA Conduit Convenient, durable, love the waist belt pockets (I won't buy a pack without them). Very comfortable and stretchable to a week. My only complaint is that when packed with a bear canister the mai... |
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Light My Fire Spork How often do you need a fork? For salad (rarely taken), pasta (break it into smaller pieces)? I still use this thing for its versatility but I'm not sure why. It is harder to hold than a plain ... |
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Petzl e+LITE I really love this light for around camp chores/eating. It isn't quite enough for hiking even when around my waist. I'd like to see a bigger difference between "dim" and "br... |
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ULA Circuit I really like this pack. It is very light and for the weight durable. I've done some bushwacking with only minor punctures where a sil-nylon pack would be shredded (Cartridge Creek to middle for... |
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Patagonia Men's Wool 2 Crew long sleeve I've loved my Smartwool and Ibex ultralightweight layers and wanted to compare the Patagonia item. It was hard to compare fabric weights, but the Patagnoia Wool 2 item is about the same weight of... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover You can get more insulation for less weight with down, but for moist climates or using when it's REALLY cold (and you're wearing it while moving) it's a great package of warmth and light weight. |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Extremely light and compressible. Very breathable and water resistant. I've used mine for several years and finally (sucessfully) reapplies the DWR coating when water stopped beading on the jacket. ... |
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Knot Prussik 7mm Just to start the climbing topic I submit as an ultralight hero the Prussik Knot. With pound plus ascenders smirking behind the cliff who can resist the friendly, useful, and light little knot that l... |
