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Bobby Pack (Piddler) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale West Virginia
About Me I've been a backpacker for 40 years. I taught hiking and cooking merit badges at Boy Scout Camp when I was 14. Ran class 5 rapids on the New River in a open canoe back when it was a wilderness experience. Lately I'm a cube dwelling software architect during the week and a mostly solo backpacker on the weekends. Look for me in the Monongahela National Forest.
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All Forum Posts by Bobby Pack

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Good Start
I have a lot of nights in TarpTents, Virga, Contrail and Moment. I still use my original floorless Virga for a couple of tight spots where I like to camp and the suitable pitching space is small. ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction
February 07, 1:02pm
Re: Re: Good start
Roger, It's always my hope that I can get lots of varied information from this forum. I find the tone of your response uncomfortable. I would think/hope that BPL would encourage such particp...

In Editor's Roundtable » Storm Resistance of Ultralight Shelters: Part 1, Introduction
February 07, 12:15pm
Asheville, NC Info needed
I'm going to be in Asheville, NC on the weekend of Feb 18th, Presidents Day weekend. I would like to find a campground close to town with a shower if possible while I take care of stuff in ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Asheville, NC Info needed
January 31, 5:29pm
Re: About to pull the trigger on a Tarptent Contrail.
Congratulations on a good shelter choice. Good weight, good protection and easy setup.

In GEAR » About to pull the trigger on a Tarptent Contrail.
January 27, 6:57am
Re: Re: TrailStar Niche
"cuben, since not breathable would have more condesation" I don't have any scientific data but It's been my experience that cuben has less condensation issues than silnylon.

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review
January 24, 8:03pm
Re: Do you NEED a synthetic bag for hike the Appalachian trail?
I've used mine a lot in some really wet weather and find it to be a great bag. You should be good to go.

In GEAR » Do you NEED a synthetic bag for hike the Appalachian trail?
January 24, 7:49pm
Nice Pic
Love the photo, makes me want to be there.

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review
January 24, 1:50pm
Re: Shell layer for over down layer for big and tall?
You might try the First Ascent BC-200. The sleeves have volume that is suitable for layering and they come in tall sizes.

In GEAR » Shell layer for over down layer for big and tall?
January 23, 11:59am
New Warmer Buffs
http://www.bikeworldnews.com/2012/01/20/buff-introduces-knit-collection-bandana-infinity-scarf/

In GEAR » New Warmer Buffs
January 20, 12:55pm
TNF FlashDry
New clothes technology from TNF. I'm always in the hunt for a better set of backpacking garments and better moisture management is at the top of my wish list. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/1...

In GEAR » TNF FlashDry
January 20, 12:47pm

All Reader Reviews by Bobby Pack

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Outdoor Trails, Daleville, VA brick and mortar outfitter
I've dealt with these folks for quite a few years now and they are my favorite retail outfitter. The staff are helpful and know backpacking. You can get fitted professionally for shoes and packs w...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 22, 12:18pm
Western Mountaineering Alpinelite
Wow, it's so light and it packs so small. When you take it out of the stuff sack you can almost here it go poof as it magically grows. I've been out six nights with temps 10-15 degress F weari...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
March 09, 6:05pm
Tarptent Contrail
It’s a pound and a half of shelter design genius. • It provides room for my 6’1” to sit up and move around, plenty of room for my 6’6” Bag • The vestibule is big enough for bad weather cooking • ...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
March 02, 6:50pm