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James Lantz (jameslantz) - BPL Forum Member
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No! The "left", "progressive", "socialist", "communist", "anarchist" mindset, whatever, has no new thinking. There is "nothing new under the sun&... |
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BSA "discrimination policy" The problem is the "open minded" people will not start their own organization because that defeats the whole mindset that the BSA must conform to their will or be destroyed. There is no &... |
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BSA "discrimination" policy Looks like a bunch of you guys should read "How Evil Works" by David Kupelian. The attacks on BSA are another prime example of the book's premise of how the left cannot tolerate anyt... |
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"Every shoe rubs, What to do?" Try Bodyglide to the area that is involved. It reduces friction. |
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Is Atlas contemplating his shrug? The ongoing tension between the producers & the looters continues.... Where is Galt's Gulch & when is John coming to get me? ;) |
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Securing a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Does anyone have any recommendations about securing a eTrex to either your pack or yourself when hiking so that it is easily accessible while on the move? The Garmin website has various accessorie... |
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"Filter vs Steripen" I have used the Steripen Classic, Aquamira, Katadyn Vario & Hiker Pro. I now use the MSR Hyperflow filter because no matter what conditions you face, you can always use it with proper care (do... |
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"What's your favorite cooking setup for one?" A Snowpeak 600 Ti mug,lid made from bottom of French's Fried Onions can with plastic thumbtack pushed thru lid as "handle", Caldera Cone, Esbit, Gram Cracker esbit holder, Mini-Bic li... |
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"Speed Hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis sets Record on AT" Supported or not, still quite an accomplishment. I have a question I've not seen addressed: Are there separate records for North-South vs. South-North? I would imagine it is faster to tackle ... |
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MT 101 Clarification Interesting observations. More clarification may be in order. I also have very narrow feet but find that the MT 101's fit me very well. My heel, ankle, & hindfoot are more narrow, relativ... |
All Reader Reviews by James Lantz
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Gossamer Gear I experienced corrosion of one of my Lightrek poles' threaded aluminum bolts which holds the rubber expander to lock the 2 halves of the pole together. This made it impossible to use the pole. Af... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy This is a well made, economical, & versatile bivy. However, when used with a 72" NeoAir pad it is very tight in the foot area to the point of being very uncomfortable. I am 6'1", 2... |
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Golite Versa Force Brian, Thanks for your excellent initial impression discussion on the Versa Force. I owned two pair of these, one for the trail & one for my practice hikes around my hilly neighborhood. I found t... |
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Osprey Exos 34 Large I recently received the Exos 34 & had my first opportunity to use it on a day hike, though I had it loaded with the gear I will use on a 4 day hike on the AT around Labor Day, including food &... |
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Thermarest Neo-Air I've spent a total of 5 trail nights on the NeoAir short. It weighs 9 oz on my scales. Very comfortable down into high 40's. Haven't had the opportunity to test lower temps yet. I'... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles Absolutely the best trekking poles I have ever used! I've got over 100 trail miles on them including 60 miles this past weekend on the AT from Standing Indian campground to Fontana Dam N.C. This... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket This is one of my most indispensible articles for cold weather backpacking. When coupled with a lightweight baselayer & a lightweight waterproof shell layer like the GoLite Virga, I have been warm... |
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Montbell U.L. 90 Sleeping Pad U.L. 90 I just received the Montbell UL 90 pad & pillow today. It is about 6" longer than the GG closed cell foam pad I usually use. It fits perfectly, when folded into thirds, into the external sl... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove I agree with the previous posts about the merits of the Caldera Cone. So much lighter than my Primus Technotrail II! I simply roll up the cone & place it in my Snowpeak 600 Ti mug. Then, place t... |
