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Mark Hurd (markhurd) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale South Texas
About Me Backpacker, climber, cyclist, sometime kayaker, aerospace engineer, entomologist, physician, DIY gear maker, gadget junky, hammock aficionado and former daguerreotypist.---- "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."-Theodore Roosevelt
CitySan Antonio
StateTX
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Mark Hurd

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You might consider MyTopo.com
I've used this service a time or two and they produced good maps at a reasonable price. Basically you create the map you want ( not unlike Nat. Geo TOPO) by selecting the area on the screen. ...

In GEAR » Mapping Software (TOPO state series discontinued)
February 13, 11:08am

Water Proof Breathable?
I have been disappointed with the breathability of my Marmot Essence. It seems to be pretty waterproof, but I sweat so much wearing it that it is sometimes hard to tell. The specs look good and I h...

In GEAR » Lightweight Raincoat with windstopper?
November 14, 3:54pm

Re: Nice...
Kevin, I just got my Arc Blast a couple of weeks ago. Sweet pack. Very comfy. I think you'll like it. -Mark

In GEAR » ULA Circuit with cuben hydrid fabric.
November 14, 3:47pm

Serotonin
As a family practice doc I deal with this issue on a daily basis. I personally find wilderness restoritive, but my patients in the county health clinic are unlikely to be able to enjoy this kind of...

In Editor's Roundtable » Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough
November 14, 1:49pm

Thanks for the great article
Been using my umbrella for 5 years now. Couldn't live without it in Oregon. Now in Texas and works great for the heat. I like using trekking poles so I have rigged my umbrella to my pack strap ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Backpacking and Hiking with an Umbrella
February 08, 8:31pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: MYOG <2lb Electric Bear Fence
"An alternative to vanilla might be oil of anise. Bears mistake that smell with the bear sex attractant. --B.G.--" Hmmm-- The things that could go wrong with this scenario might ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG <2lb Electric Bear Fence
October 24, 9:01pm

Happy Trails
Will, A heartfelt thanks for all the great work you have done on our collective behalf. As others have noted, your insightful articles and comments on BPL have kept me coming back here. Best wi...

In BPL.com News and Info » End of an Era
October 05, 10:33am

Re: What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
QUESTION: "What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?" ANSWER: A hammock. I used to toss and turn no matter what bag or quilt I had. Switched to a hamm...

In GEAR » What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
September 27, 8:14pm

Wt of shoes
Thanks Roger, excellent review as usual. Is the weight listed for one shoe or the pair? - Mark

In Editor's Roundtable » New Balance MT814OD Review
July 20, 2:31pm

Wonderful
Beautiful, audacious, captivating, humbling, epic, and bold! I am taken by the video. Obviously you did some extra hiking to get the long shots of the two of you. Just incredible stuff. T...

In Editor's Roundtable » Across Iceland by Packraft
June 10, 11:16am

All Reader Reviews by Mark Hurd

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Warbonnet BlackBird
Like the other reviewers, I am really pleased with this piece of gear. Brandon makes each hammock himself. He offers two weights of fabric and single and double bottom models. The roominess of th...

In Shelters - Hammocks & Accessories
January 22, 6:31pm

Trail Designs Caldera Stove
I am reviewing the Caldera Keg, but much of this also applies to the Caldera Cone for the 1.3L Evernew pot which I also own. Easy To Set Up- unroll the cone and slip the dovetails together then ins...

In Stoves - Alcohol
November 06, 5:10pm

TarpTent
My first tent under 7 lbs. was the Cloudburst 2. Well, no, actually it was a Squall 2 which I got and loved, but my wife, Nancy, thought it might be a little, too snug. So I got the Cloudburst 2. Well...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 16, 7:18pm

Six Moon Designs
I purchase both the Gatewood Cape and the Essence '07 pack from this company. Very responsive, quick shipping, and well made products. I have not had a problem with either item. Concerning durabil...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 28, 8:27pm

Six Moon Designs Essence '07
Review of the Six Moon Designs Essences ’07 pack I have entered this as a new review as I believe the redesigned pack is significantly different from the previous version and therefore deserves its...

In Backpacks - Frameless
February 27, 6:37pm