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Gross Bob (redmonk) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Don't squash my carefully formatted tables BPLhasancientsoftware. I don'tthinkchange herehappensbyrequest. goodluck! --G.B.-- |
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The Case Against Wood Fires Hopefully people read this and understand the seriousness of the situation. Wood fires, power plants, cars, and our entire culture of carcinogenic pollution is the problem. I don't think an... |
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COUPON FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Have you tried some that can be found by googling backpacking light membership coupon ? I found a couple that work ! I used this new tool released in the 90s, google, maybe you heard of it ?... |
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dyeing a pack Yes. Purple = red + blue Green = yellow + blue blue + red + yellow = brown --G.B.-- |
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Alcohol energy content / stove system efficiencies - methanol / ethanol / mixes If the stove is yellow and sooty, it's lack of oxygen. If the stove is yellow and not sooty, it could be an additive , like sodium, to make it easier see a flame. |
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Food protection gear I dual use my "protection". I leave my food within site with a bell on it. When the bell goes off, it's time to defend the food. In bear country I use a bearikade. --G.... |
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COUPON FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL? I think the backpacking magazine forums are free, supported by corporate ad money and donations. Zero dollars. Backpacking forum. Problem solved, take your account somewhere free. |
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Backpacking and anterior pelvic tilt Maybe try packs with hip belts that have two buckles, so the belt can be snugged at the top and bottom ? |
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baffled Shifting down doesn't give a bag a 50 degree rating change ? Really ? I would have thought with a little shaking I could use it to camp in Death Valley or on top of Whitney. I guess thos... |
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JMT Food Lists In my JMT hike, I took buffalo, chicken, lentils, beans, chuño, rice, orzo, chicken broth, tomato paste, and a spice rack. I snacked on fruit smoothies w/malto dextrin, chocolate chip cookies,... |
All Reader Reviews by Gross Bob
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BPL Absaroka Great pack. Smallish, but fits a bearikade expedition. I used it on a JMT thru, and it carried great with 30# in it. Comfortable. Carries on the hips, not much should pressure at all. Would wo... |
