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Robin McKay (rlmckay) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Robin McKay
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Re: PCT through hike list Good job for a "beginner" light weight attempt. Suggestions: 1. Halve you tent weight - sell the Nemo and get a Zpacks Solo with built-in netting. 2. Likewise pack - the Arc Blast also... |
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Re: Ibex and wool Check out Icebreaker Sonic - Us Kiwis live in merino - after all we supply it to the world! You may want to try the Icebreaker outlet store - not too sure if they sell on line. I get all my Merino ... |
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MLD Biv Sil floor - Bivy is now SOLD - thanks |
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MLD Superlight Biv Anybody interested in buying my Superlight MLD biv? Check it out at: http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=30 It has a full mesh face. Standard size and specs, i... |
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Re: Re: Trailstar MLD Tarp Got your email - sorry you just missed out - Tarp sold - Thanks - Rob |
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Trailstar MLD Tarp I wish to upgrade my MLD Trailstar to a cuban version. Anybody interested in purchasing my silnylon tarp? Great condition and seam sealed with guy lines and cleats. Tarp is in grey. I can send p... |
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Re: Lightweight Packs, with conditions.... The Gossamer Gear Gorilla or the Zpacks Arc Blast - I have both. Just my Arc Blast - looks and feel great plus it's 380 grams Vs 780!! Also if you need slightly more volume checkout the new ULA... |
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FS Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bag I have the Western Mountaineering Summerlite bag for sale. It is a longer spec at 6.6 This bag has only been used 18 nights on the JMT. New condition. I am in NZ, so to make transaction simple, I ... |
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Re: August JMT (First time, first gearlist) I did the JMT exactly the same time last year - Cowboy camped all the way - the tarp stayed in my pack - however you do need to take a shelter (Not a tent - a cuben fiber tarp - Zpacks). My current... |
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Re: Who all is making custom sleeping bags (not quilts), stateside or abroad? Rusty - I see you know about Zpacks - Joe is great to deal with and his products are super quality (I have his Hexamid tarp and bug inner, rain jacket and pack liner). My next sleeping bag will b... |
All Reader Reviews by Robin McKay
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zpacks Company I ordered the Hexamid and asked Joe to customise an extended beak - This customisation is now a standard option! Joe was soooooo helpful with this design change. great communication. I have returned... |
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Montrail Vitesse I agee with Stephen - the sole structure makes it hard to use a gaiter with under strap, there is no arch to protect wear. I've been a "boot man" for 30 years. Changing my footwear was the hardest d... |
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Marmot Precip Jacket Mens I use to swear by my MacPac but when I started going light a couple of years ago, 750grams of jacket became a "must ditch" item. Enter Marmot Precip. Now after two season and a work out on NZ's Stewar... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon Pullover This jacket is the "bees knees". So light, so warm. One off my best buys. Here in NZ we can only get the traditional down jackets. Whilst well made and very warm for our conditions, they are almost do... |
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ULA Conduit I already own and have used ULAs P1 but wanted something that dropped from the +50 litre to around +30 litre size - very few light weight pack slotted into this area. Brian has done a superb job with ... |
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Inov8 Terroc 330 - Men's I tamp (you guys call it hiking) in NZ - conditions are pretty ruggard - all the outdoor people here wear heavy boots. About two years ago I went light weight. The boots were the last item to get my h... |
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Macpac Adventure This bag is new to the Macpac (NZ Brand) range. It was designed for the UL adventure runners. It is a fully waterproof down bag and comes in 3 different temp ratings. I love mine and for NZ condition... |
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Tarptent Squall I tramp in NZ - our gear has traditionally been TOUGH and built to last three generations!! I had a Macpac Nautilus 2 man double walled tent before moving to UL tramping 2 years ago. This tent weighed... |
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ULA Equipment P-1 I live and tramp in NZ (Americans call it hiking) I feel tramping is between hiking and mountaineering. I've been tramping for 40 years and always been loyal to our traditional "bullet proof" gear. Th... |
