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Richard Barish (rdbarish) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale New Mexico
About Me I'm a soon-to-be 60 year old who had given up backpacking, but read an article on UL backpacking and has gotten the bug again.

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"Check out the blue foam camp shoes people talk about in this thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=46709&startat=4...

In GEAR » Camp shoes
October 10, 5:24pm
Camp shoes
Thanks for the feedback. I'll check out the Goretex socks - their weight, and I also wonder if they wouldn't still be cold when your shoes are wet - the evaporative cooler effect. Fashioni...

In GEAR » Camp shoes
October 07, 11:05pm
Camp shoes
Since I began backpacking again last year, I have not packed any separate footwear for use around camp. I have, however, come to the conclusion that in some circumstances camp shoes are desireable...

In GEAR » Camp shoes
October 06, 6:57pm
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Thanks for the feedback. I still have yet to hear of anyone who has had a problem with a SS iPod or other devise at elevation, so that seems like a good sign. I'm going to do a bit more inves...

In GEAR » Use of iPods and similar devises above 10,000 ft.
October 17, 9:47pm
Use of iPods and similar devises above 10,000 ft.
I want to purchase a small devise for reading material, field guides, and PDFs. The iPod Touch seemed like the best choice for me, primarily because of the bird ID and other field guide apps. The...

In GEAR » Use of iPods and similar devises above 10,000 ft.
October 15, 10:21pm
Steripen Protector $46.41
Not sure what this is exactly, but looks just like an Opti. At Amazon, free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/SteriPEN-Protector-Handheld-Water-Purifier/dp/B002WN432E/ref=sr_1_44?s=sporting-goods&...

In Gear Deals » Steripen Protector $46.41
September 15, 11:44pm
Reading comparison
I have now had the chance to try both the e+lite and the Mammut Lucido TR1 for reading, and there is no question that it is much easier and more pleasurable to read with the Mammut. As Tim said, th...

In GEAR » Headlamp recommendation?
September 07, 9:44pm
Thanks again!
Great information! Tim - thanks for that detailed review. It sounds like I should go down to REI, find a poorly lit corner and compare the lights and see if the better coverage is worth the extra ...

In GEAR » Headlamp recommendation?
September 06, 10:30pm
Thanks
Thanks for the responses. That was helpful.

In GEAR » Headlamp recommendation?
September 06, 2:24pm
Headlamp recommendation?
Now that days are getting shorter, I'm looking for a better headlamp so that I can read a bit in the evening. I don't plan on hiking at night; what I want is just a good light for reading,...

In GEAR » Headlamp recommendation?
September 05, 4:05pm

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