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David Heath (snowguy) - BPL Forum Member

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Boulder Colorado

About Me

Im 60 and have been backpacking for 40 odd years with the past 3 years getting lighter and lighter. My goal is to get down to about 12 lbs base weight. I primarily have been trekking in the Colorado high country and in southern Utah. I like to do two-five day hikes (especially loops) and like to explore the area rather than see how many miles I can hike or how many peaks I can bag . Check out my recent trips at http://earthwalk.shutterfly.com

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	Aqua Mira On a four day canyon trip in Utah I picked up a 2 month case of what I believe was giardia. I later found out that there were beavers working upstream from where we were camping. On this trip I use...	In Editor's Roundtable » A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods - Part 4: Chemical Methods August 23, 11:26pm
	Flash anorak Hmmm.... maybe my wife could open up the back of my old windshirt and make a velcroed flap for ventilation.	In Editor's Roundtable » CAMP Flash Anorak Review February 19, 4:51pm
	- =	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Last minute Sangre de Cristo Mts August 10, 2:20pm
	Lost Creek Wilderness Thanks Dondo I cant wait to get out there. Yeah, that avatar,scary mostly to myself and any small children who might be trolling BPL !	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Goose Creek TH Loop Map May 27, 1:33pm
	Lost Creek Wilderness Does anyone know about when the aspens start to leaf out in LCW say at around 9000-9500 ft? Im thinking of a 4 day loop up there around June 9th or a little later and would surely love to enjoy som...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Goose Creek TH Loop Map May 24, 9:19pm
	My menacing knives Mostly I have used my knife to create more drama on my mostly uneventful wilderness outtings. On two occasions my little swiss key chain knife managed to jack on me cutting a couple of fingers to t...	In GEAR » Has your knife ever helped you out of a dire situation? October 20, 10:53pm
	odor proof containers Along the lines of a home made food canister, an unlined 1.5 or 2 gal paint would work for some animals (mainly small) . Although not as tight as a factory sealed can, a paint can has a very tight ...	In Multiple Use Gear » Is a dry bag odor-proof? October 13, 10:38am
	Odor proof containers I was wondering whether a bear could smell through food cans (tuna ,soup etc ) My research online says that they and probably other animals can detect food inside any container . If they can smell...	In Multiple Use Gear » Is a dry bag odor-proof? October 12, 9:29pm
	On solo trekking I consider my solo multiday trips to be much more fulfilling and meaningful than my hikes with others. I do like to share the outdoors with friends at times but to really get away from "life a...	In Editor's Roundtable » Fear and Loneliness on the Ozark Highlands Trail October 12, 9:06pm
	ultralite camp shoes I got the tyvek booties from www.usplastic.com They have a version with non slip vinyl soles for about $2-$3 a pair. I cut up an old 3/8" foam camping pad for the insoles EDIT Upon field...	In Make Your Own Gear » Ultralight sandals...? August 15, 12:14am

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