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Aaron Sorensen (awsorensen) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale South of Forester Pass
About Me Turning my hobby obsession into a part time job and maybe full time job.

I will be selling children's sleeping bags soon.
Stay tuned for updates.
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StateCA

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All Forum Posts by Aaron Sorensen

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"HELP" Where to park at Roads End HWY 180
I am looking at doing a season opener trip of the Rea Lakes Loop on the first weekend of May. This will be my 9th time doing the loop. I have done it the weekend after April 15th when the road wa...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » "HELP" Where to park at Roads End HWY 180
April 14, 5:46pm

Re: Likes
I ate about 8.25-8.5 lbs of the food. I would still take the 10.5. That allows you to finish even with a few bad days. I was not that hungry and it slowed me down. I also didn't drink eno...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT Fasthike
April 08, 9:09pm

Re: JMT Fasthike
I would go with a pack that fits you comfortably first. The ability to have a pack have the weight rest on you hips is well worth the little bigger size. There are so many packs that are still ve...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT Fasthike
April 08, 6:53pm

Re: JMT Fasthike
What to expect while moving fast on the JMT Constant headache Elevation that sucks every drop of fluid out of you, (you have to drink a lot). JMT distances are not "real" distances. ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT Fasthike
April 05, 6:01pm

New Sleeping Bags
I will be making my purchases for my new company very soon. My main objective is for 2 children's sleeping bags, a 25* and 40* bag. Now I am really taking another look at this as parents ju...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New Sleeping Bags
April 05, 5:48pm

4 mph challenge
My first time I have ever finished 1st place in a sporting event ever! Thank you Mark Swanson and the crew for putting on an amazing event. Maintaining 4mph was tough but for some reason, that day...

In Chaff » 4 mph challenge
April 01, 9:51pm

4 mph challenge
Moved to Chaff

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » 4 mph challenge
April 01, 6:49pm

Re: Med
5' 11" and 160 pounds. Med fits, not snug, but not loose at all. Glad I went with a medium though. For a more insulated jacket (or if I wanted more layers under), I would have went fo...

In GEAR » montbell exlight sizing
March 28, 10:29pm

Re: make an offer
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In Gear Swap » FS Integral Designs Micro Bivy
March 27, 8:18pm

Re: stupid ugly a lot
Hey, I spent 15 minutes at the Grand Canyon and was ready to go. It's the same color everywhere with a river waaayyy down there.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 19, 10:29pm

All Reader Reviews by Aaron Sorensen

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Fenix L2D-CE
Everything else is just a light. For its weight, its 2-40 times brighter and lasts 5-10 time longer. Now they just need to make a 3AAA headlamp with a 5/15/35 lumens setting. The only problem...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
May 13, 10:33pm

Golite 2006 Reed Pants
I got the 2006 version with out the leg zippers because it is what I wanted, (the lighter version). I'm sure the breathability that Golite claims for it is accurate, but something twice as good...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 11, 1:20pm

Nuwai 1 Watt (HLX-712L)
The Nuwai HLX-712L ROCKS!!! I found it hear for $27 http://www.amondotech.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=874 The CR123A Batteries are only $1 each as well. I have been using the Pe...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 13, 8:47pm

The North Face 2005 Hightail Long
I have a few issues with this bag that will never get addressed because the new ones have been changed completely. First the good. I found it on sale for $230. The long is only 3 oz more than t...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
December 01, 6:23pm

Gatorade Bottle
I have yet to have one of these leak on me. They have taking over as my go to water holder since they have been out. Platy's are just too finiky IMO. I just wish they made one a little bigger. ...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
November 30, 7:58pm