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Snap Judgement (kthompson) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Eel River Valley
About Me Long time BPL member. Resident critic. Host of the annual Gathering of Gear Geeks, aka GGG. Live just north of CA's Lost Coast. Can assist with shuttles. Curmudgeon at times. A wife, dog and a quiet little life round out the rest.

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All Forum Posts by Snap Judgement

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Re: long spoon
Just keep it somewhere else, like in the food bag or canister.

In GEAR » long, foldable spoon or spork
May 19, 10:18pm
Re: weekender & ohm 2.0
What Bill says is true. Doable, but I want better. I have a version 1.0 with the tiny wing belts. Would like a full padded belt for this pack. As far as custom and all. Money is an issue. A warr...

In GEAR » Long torso, Bearikade Weekender, What pack?
May 19, 9:22pm
Re: COUPON FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL?
Never.

In GEAR » COUPON FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL?
May 19, 6:43pm
Long torso, Bearikade Weekender, What pack?
Other than offerings by ULA, Cilogear, what companies should I be looking at? Lightweight of course. No need for hydration bladder. Simple design. Internal frame. 22+" torso. Muted color prefe...

In GEAR » Long torso, Bearikade Weekender, What pack?
May 19, 6:25pm
Pro-tips for getting the most from your Android phone in the backcountry.
Try Gaia GPS. I don't do electronics in the backcountry, but have heard good things about Gaia. Developed by Andrew Johnson, who is a BPL member, all around good guy. I would not call a ...

In GEAR » Pro-tips for getting the most from your Android phone in the backcountry.
May 19, 8:49am
Chaff is an option- really
You got your wish Jason http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?bo=watch&forum_thread_id=29820

In Community Support Forum » Chaff is an option- really
May 18, 11:43pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Sleeping bags and top quits/under quilts have MAJOR room for improvement.
"I still don't understand the draw to wearable insulation that doubles as your sleep kit. Very little weight is saved and you pretty much just end up looking like an ass at camp. " ...

In GEAR » Sleeping bags and top quits/under quilts have MAJOR room for improvement.
May 18, 10:48pm
Re: Sleeping bags and top quits/under quilts have MAJOR room for improvement.
Wearable underquilts are available. Many here boost their bag ratings with clothing,

In GEAR » Sleeping bags and top quits/under quilts have MAJOR room for improvement.
May 18, 4:36pm
Re: Which Bear Can?
+ however many for the BV 450. Hated the lid on the Bareboxer.

In GEAR » Which Bear Can?
May 18, 3:12pm
Chaff is an option- really
The sign on the building was removed and nobody knows what is in there.

In Community Support Forum » Chaff is an option- really
May 18, 9:58am

All Reader Reviews by Snap Judgement

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Hilleberg Unna
I too have just joined the ranks of Hilleberg carriers. I bought an Unna for myself and my sometime canine companion. Heavy compared to what a lot carry here sure. I slept like a rock in 60mph gusts ...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
May 12, 2:15pm
Osprey Hornet 46
Moved this here from the Lifer's only forum. Here is what I thought Review for Osprey Hornet 46. Tester info. Ken Thompson 43 years old Living/hiking in far northern CA. 6'3" 210...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 24, 6:52am
Bareboxer.com Golf City Products Barebox
Overall I am happy with it. I do not like the over built and heavy locking mechanism on the lid. Something more akin to the Garcia Machine type would be more than adequate. Other than that it perform...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 08, 6:44am