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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin
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Re: Spinnsheet: why use it? I find the ability to have a place to set and organize things makes a groundsheet very helpful. Just keeps things dry, clean and easy to find. It provides some protection for an air mattress (lik... |
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Re: The Case Against Wood Fires I am not a fan of wood fires for a much simpler reason. I hate the smell of smoke. It's like glue and sticks to everything. Is there a certain beauty and peace in watching a wood fire burn, ... |
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Hike Stronger and Lighter I would make sure you are doing significant core strengthening exercises and resistance work doing Olympic lifts (Dead Lift and Squats) That will ensure that you can carry weight without having to ... |
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Sleep Clothing My first reaction is that I would never sleep in boxer shorts and t-shirt. One of the cardinal rules of cold weather camping is to wear at least some of your insulated clothing/base layers to slee... |
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I am interested Keep us posted on your efforts and availability. Great idea for a river crossing/camp wear as well. |
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Re: tarp/bivy combo under 1lb My current solution GG SpinnTwinn ZPacks Poncho Groundsheet Don't need Bivy if no bugs. If Bugs then will bring/use my Katabatic Gear Bristlecone Bivy 7.8oz. I am thinking about gettin... |
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Hammer Perpetuem I would suggest looking at http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/perpetuem.pp.html for endurance fuel throughout the day. Highly recommended. |
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Re: Re: "Understanding UV protection" My Brother passed away in November from Skin Cancer so this topic hits close to home. For the last few years I only hike in long pants and long sleeves. However, the normal reaction is that must ... |
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Re: Namaskara good, but... For hip flexors the Warrior 1 pose is awesome. For an IT band stretch try this Starting Position: Stand upright and cross your right leg behind your left. Action: Lean slightly forwards and ... |
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Avoid high pressure Doesn't sounds like this was the issue with yours but I avoid putting major pressure on it. Similar to the issues with Sawyer squeeze bags, I find that rolling up instead of squeezing down and... |
All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin
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Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width) I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan... |
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Marmot Atom The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe... |
