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Gerry Brucia (taedawood) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Louisiana, USA
About Me Started backpacking when I was in Boy Scouts in the early 70's. Hiked small sections of the Appalachian Trail in PA, NJ, NY, NH, and Maine when I was younger. Stopped backpacking many years for several reasons but started back in the late 1990's. The newer lightweight gear has given me a new enthusiasm. I am a former scoutmaster and led groups to Philmont in 2003 and 2007.
CityRuston
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All Forum Posts by Gerry Brucia

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Duomid
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In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Duomid /w Perimeter Bug Netting
May 08, 12:59pm
Re: Re: I think I have a gear problem
Justin, You're right! I think I will make a formal "new year's" resolution to sell some more of my gear. Do you think I procrastinate?!

In Philosophy & Technique » I think I have a gear problem
April 22, 3:57pm
Too much gear?
My wife teases me sometimes because of my mass of gear. But I recently outfitted my brother-in-law's whole family with tents and sleeping bags/quilts for a family gathering. And it pleases me...

In Philosophy & Technique » I think I have a gear problem
April 22, 3:44pm
Re: Meco Hoody
That is great news. Rab's Meco fabric is fabulous. To me, this is the first hoody that I will consider to supplement or ultimately replace my beloved BPL Merino hoody. I wear Meco shirts reg...

In GEAR » Meco Hoody
April 20, 3:19am
"Leaving today for the CDT"
Peter, May you have a safe and wonderful journey....Godspeed. Gerry Brucia

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Leaving today for the CDT!
April 18, 1:01pm
Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
Once I am out in the rain hiking, I thoroughly enjoy it. The challenge of regulating body temperature is actually fun to me. But a point that no one has mentioned yet is that I see the most wildl...

In Philosophy & Technique » Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
April 11, 6:20pm
Lunar Solo
Is it the newer 2012 model or the older Lunar Solo E?

In Gear Swap » WTB: Tarptent or Six Moon Designs 1 person tent or other UL tarp tent option
March 30, 6:23am
Re: Ibex Hooded Indie or Capilene 4 Expedition Weight 1/4 Zip Hooded Top
John, I have both and I definitely think the Cap 4 Hoody is warmer IF I wear a windjacket over it when it is windy. My favorite combo is to wear against the skin a very lightweight merino t-shirt...

In GEAR » Ibex Hooded Indie or Capilene 4 Expedition Weight 1/4 Zip Hooded Top
March 26, 4:04pm
Re: BUMP WTB: MLD 475 Titanium Mug
Why not buy a new one from MLD in stock for $27?

In Gear Swap » WTB: MLD 475 Titanium Mug
March 20, 8:07pm
2012 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Has anyone had experience with Ron Moak's redesigned 2012 Lunar Solo? I had an earlier version and loved the simplicity and side entry but did not like the low profile at both ends. However, ...

In GEAR » 2012 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
March 07, 8:56pm

All Reader Reviews by Gerry Brucia

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The Stateless Society Cyanocitta Quilt - Bag
Javan Dempsey is the maker of this quilt-bag. I purchased mine directly from him but he is also marketing them now through TitaniumGoat. This is a very well made product and the design is fabulous. ...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
April 20, 2:56pm
Mountain Laurel Designs
I have two of Ron's quilts and an Ultralight Bivy, all of which are superbly designed and manufactured. I recently ordered a Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock but I did not want a silnylon tarp fo...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 16, 9:26am
Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight
I recently received and tested my MLD Superlight bivy. Weighing in at 6.2 oz, the workmanship is excellent...the seams were neatly sewn with no visible defects. The side zipper is very smooth and in...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
April 13, 4:37pm
BMW Cocoon Pro 60 Pants
This past weekend I wore these pants at a boy scout camporee in Louisiana. The temperature remained in the mid-30 degree range with 85% humidity, light winds and intermittent rain. Having lived in b...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
January 26, 3:58pm