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Evan McCarthy (evanrussia) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Northern Europe
About Me Expat UL backpacker living in Riga and exploring Northern Europe's trail and forests.
CityRiga
StateRiga
CountryLatvia
My Website URLhttps://www.facebook.com/evankylemccarthy
My PDF Gear ListGear List for June-July Kungsleden

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All Forum Posts by Evan McCarthy

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Peter's Headnets, DEET, Permethrin, etc.
Well, it looks like I'll need the full litany of items, from headnets to treated clothing to DEET . . . to mental toughness. Does anyone know what the worst part of the bug season usually is...

In Philosophy & Technique » Best way to survive bug season?
February 20, 12:09am
Best way to survive bug season?
Howdy! I wanted to "bug" you all with a new flying insect thread. Anyone have any unique tried and true ways of staying happy on the trail during the height of bug season (say, for gi...

In Philosophy & Technique » Best way to survive bug season?
February 19, 1:49am
Great stuff
I loved the pictures and the trail write-up. It inspires me to spend more time out here on the shore in Latvia and not cry over my beer that there are no mountains around.

In Post-Trip Reports » Into a land of rock and ice
February 14, 5:33am
DC UL Backpacking
Hi! I used a tarp and bivy while backpacking in your neck of the woods. I used a Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn and then "upgraded" to a cuben MLD tarp. I opted for a all-net hood MLD Supe...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » General tarp setup for Shenandoah in 3 Seasons (I swear I tried the search function first!)
February 05, 5:47am
Re: Ranking puff pants; Patagonia DAS synthetic pants
"Insulative pants really made a huge difference in winter comfort and safety for my wife and me." +1 For evenings around camp in the snow, I find I really appreciate down pants. It...

In GEAR » Which down pants to extend my backpacking season?
January 31, 1:46am
Re: WTB: Merino baselayers, Size Small
Merino baselayers have two problems: price and durability. (I'll leave the moisture management debate for a different place.) With durability as a potential issue, used merino might not be t...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Merino baselayers, Size Small
January 15, 8:33am
Re: Too high of expectations from DAM's?
I muck around with my Exped 9 DAM when uninflated and inflated to see if I can try make sure the down is evenly distributed and thus properly insulating. Can anyone provide insight as to how the d...

In GEAR » Too high of expectations from DAM's?
January 13, 1:25pm
Re: Yeah I'm kind of scratching my head on that one too
>MLD Duomid shelter, seam sealed w/lines 22.9 oz >MLD innernet for Duomid 14.9 oz >Tyvek ground sheet- 52x84" 11.05 oz >R.L. Carbon Tent pole w/adjuster 4.9 oz >8- 7" a...

In GEAR » What do all of you MLD DuoMid users have against the MLD InnerNet??
January 13, 12:21pm
Re: What do all of you MLD DuoMid users have against the MLD InnerNet??
I'm pretty satisfied with my MLD Duomid and MLD inner net. It does its job, keeping me cozy, dry, and bug free. I wish the combination were a bit lighter, that's all.

In GEAR » What do all of you MLD DuoMid users have against the MLD InnerNet??
January 12, 7:30am
Re: "WM Ultralite vs. Nunatak Arc Alpinist"
If only I were in Europe . . . but wait, I am! Thanks for the reference. I'll take a look at Valandre.

In GEAR » WM Ultralite vs. Nunatak Arc Alpinist
January 11, 2:00am

All Reader Reviews by Evan McCarthy

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Nunatak Arc Edge
I was dubious about an 11 oz. quilt that keeps you warm when pushing it -- but I just go back from an outing with the Arc Edge down to high 30s even (not quite expected) and found the quilt and Nunata...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
April 17, 6:48pm