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Kyle Berkompas (vantoast) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale West
About Me I grew up backpacking in Seattle and got my Eagle Scout at the age 14. Right now I'm going to college in Grand Rapids, MI to major in media production.
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Check out this forum... it might answer a lot of your questions about filtering. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/11812/index.html

In GEAR » Water Filters
February 24, 8:02am
Trip to the West
All I have to say is.... Alpine Lakes Wilderness

In Post-Trip Reports » Favorite route in the west
February 18, 8:16am
2 Poncho Tarps
Both my buddy and I have poncho tarps and on one particular trip we thought maybe we could join them up and make one big tarp. This proved a lot more difficult then we thought it would be just bec...

In GEAR » poncho tarp/tarp combo?
February 18, 7:58am
New MSR Filter
Yeah that new hyperflow looks pretty sweet. If only they had a student discount... Thanks for all the replies. I guess I just need to decide between all these options. I don't want someth...

In GEAR » Water Filtration Methods
February 11, 11:33am
Water Filtration Methods
Hey guys, I'm goin on a trip soon to the Ozarks with some buddies and I'm looking for a good way to purify my water. In the past I've tried both Iodine and Chlorine Dioxide. I do...

In GEAR » Water Filtration Methods
February 06, 7:53pm
Ozark Highland Trail
Hey guys, I need a recommendation on where to start on this trail in early March. A few buddies and I are going down to Arkansas and we want a good trail part to do some easy hiking and good fishi...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ozark Highland Trail
February 02, 5:12pm
Me
Sex: Male Age: 18 - Started lightweight backpacking two years ago... Marital Status: Single and lookin... Race: White Occupation: Student Location: Right now - Grand Rapids MI for co...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What is the personality profile of a light weight backpacker?
January 30, 10:14pm
Jam2
I have the Jam 2 and I love it. I think the main difference is in the design of each pack. I prefer the Jam 2 because of the features and strap placement. It has lower side mesh pockets that mak...

In GEAR » GoLite Jam verses Jam2
January 30, 3:15pm
Ozarks??
My friends have mentioned the Ozarks in Northern Arkansas. Would this be a good spot for this time of year as well??

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking in the Mid West - Locations?
January 29, 8:27pm
Backpacking in the Mid West - Locations?
Hey, Me and a few buddies of mine are looking to go backpacking during Spring Break (March 8 - 16). We go to Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and we need to find a good warm place somewhe...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking in the Mid West - Locations?
January 29, 5:14pm

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