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Nigel Healy (nigelhealy) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale San Francisco bay area
About Me UK relocated to USA. Out most good weather days biking in local hills. Out most bad weather days walking. Currently slowly assembling some camping kit for US camping
CitySan Mateo
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Nigel Healy

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20% off $100 item
Yes I got the card but as I don't need anything that expensive its just encouraging me to buy something I don't need. The 20% off one item is useful, I'll get one my regular wear it...

In Gear Deals » REI Dividend?
February 22, 8:09pm
np hope you find it
The London Paramo store has a tiny front entrance you have to be stood very close to see it. I was last in there 2 years ago, having queued for hours in USA embassy to hand $ over so I can stay in ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
February 13, 11:35pm
it works
It works as a waterproof, but the fit is the problem. I'd say the fact it is only really sold in UK accurately matches the conditions it suits which is cool and wet, if you're from Pacif...

In Editor's Roundtable » Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
February 13, 11:15pm
old
That video is of a jacket been out a while, I'm going to guess a year. There are newer ones out including a newer longer jacket. Now I'd say having owned both the "light" an...

In Editor's Roundtable » Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
February 13, 6:26pm
Depends on the garment
Velez, I have to go large to get the arm length. In Quito I can stick to medium but then its very short front+back. I got a Cascada medium its baggy all over including long sleeves. I'm sayi...

In Editor's Roundtable » Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
January 16, 4:29pm
avoiding VAT has been easy for years
Plenty of UK online stores ship international. For higher-end kit it is often cheaper outside EU than inside. With Paramo barely fitting anyone apart from an actor in the Hobbit, Cioch looks at...

In Editor's Roundtable » Páramo Vista Rain Jacket Review
January 16, 3:13pm
Slipstream on sale in USA
Hi the Montane Slipstream is on sale in USA, available here http://www.theclymb.com/brand-event/127483/show-product/194760 To sign up use http://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/NigelHealy declar...

In Editor's Roundtable » Montane Slipstream GL Jacket Review
December 08, 10:09am
Nikwax SolarProof ? Anyone tried, does it work?
Has anybody tried the Nikwax SolarProof treatment, meant to add a bit of DWR but also some UV protection?

In GEAR » long lasting tent material
June 01, 12:26pm
Re: TT Notch vs. SS1
Josh thanks for bringing me back to BPL via email to talk more about Notch :) We're in different contexts. I would never get the all-mesh inner as its too cold/breezy and its fairly dry whe...

In GEAR » TT Notch vs. SS1
May 30, 8:15pm
Re: Tarptent Notch
Franco. Great thinking. Building on your ideas.... and merging with one I've got in my mind but missing a few parts.... If I were inside the tent and really worried about it lifting off, how...

In Gear Deals » Tarptent Notch
May 29, 8:33pm

All Reader Reviews by Nigel Healy

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Terra Nova Laser Competition
First off, if this tent was a fraction taller and had some roof vents, I'd be giving this a 5 rating. The good points are it is a 2-skin tent which fit my UK camping, for extra warmth and so an...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
February 12, 1:05am