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Mitchell Murphy (Texico) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Georgia
About Me I first was introduced to backpacking as a Boy Scout. One trip to Philmont and another trip to HH High Adventure Base and I've been addicted to the backcountry ever since. I'm finally able to afford getting some quality gear so I'm in the process of becoming UL. My favorite place to backpack thus far: Big Bend National Park. It's just so damn beautiful there. I'm originally from North Texas, so the southeast is very uncomfortable to me with its humidity. I do love having mountains within an hour drive from where I live, though.
CitySuwanee
StateGeorgia
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Gossamer Gear, the Gorilla in the Room
Hey everyone, I definitely feel the NEED to make this post. I was in Texas during the last week and contacted Gossamer Gear to see if I could stop by their Austin HQ and see what they had to offer...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear, the Gorilla in the Room
November 25, 6:33pm
RE: Hipbelt
Will you be using the pack for a thru-hike? If so, use the large for now and toss the medium in a bounce box. When you get to where you can't use the large anymore then switch them out. The ...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear Hip Belt fit question
November 17, 6:40am
Size up if you must
My Indie Hoody (medium) just arrived earlier today and I'm currently wearing it. Now that I actually have it in my hands I believe that the fit is small. Like I said I'm 5'9" 140...

In GEAR » Fit of Ibex Indie Hoody for men and women?
November 16, 3:09pm
Hooded Indie
I just ordered one after trying it on. I'm 5'9" 140lbs and the medium is what I decided fit best for me. I don't like compression/fitted layers and the medium fit just loose enou...

In GEAR » Fit of Ibex Indie Hoody for men and women?
November 16, 6:08am
Failure
I'm going to go out on a very short and stout limb and predict that the $1000 electric clothing is going to flop when it hits the market. Someone is going to get burned and everyone is going t...

In GEAR » Columbia calls 'B.S.' on Outdoors Industry
November 10, 7:36pm
Xmas Gift (for me)
Ok, so my family is asking me for some ideas on what to get me that I would actually be able to use. I already have a few ideas, but really anything considered "UL" would make me extreme...

In GEAR » Xmas Gift (for me)
November 08, 10:03am
Re: Re: Kookabay DAM ?
Wow, half the weight of my 7-yr old thermarest and not much more than my short z-rest. Thanks for letting me know!

In GEAR » Kooka Bay pads - long-term reviews
September 09, 8:25am
Kookabay DAM ?
Do you have to e-mail Kookabay for info about their DAM's? I can't find them on their website. I'd like to know what the weight is for them since I don't really have a good pad fo...

In GEAR » Kooka Bay pads - long-term reviews
September 08, 8:30pm
More money, haha
--edited for harshness-- I do think people are too tough on the big stores, though. If they did carry the "cottage manufacturers" then no one would be happy with said companies. Ther...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Do you think ideas are discounted because of the source?
September 05, 4:08pm
Hot water
If I remember correctly, all I did was run hot/warm water through my camelbak before I used it. I didn't have any ill effects from doing so. Also, I don't use the "cleaning kit"...

In GEAR » Cleaning Cambelbak before first use?
September 05, 11:29am

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