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Christopher Gilmore (chrisjgilmore) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me We recently relocated for work from East Wenatchee WA to San Jose CA and I am looking forward to getting out and doing some backpacking with my 7 year old son and my wife.
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Hexamid Solo, Hexamid Solo Plus or SMD Skyscape-X
OK folks, I have been reading for a bit on this site and others. I'm looking for the lightest possible fully enclosed shelter for a solo backpacking shelter. I already have a OR Alpine bivy for...

In GEAR » Hexamid Solo, Hexamid Solo Plus or SMD Skyscape-X
April 23, 10:36pm

Ultralight 1 man shelter recommendation
Folks, I already have a Outdoor Research Alpine Bivy for my 1 man shelter and a Tarptent Rainshadow2 for my multi person shelter. I find the OR to be bomb proof and a great shelter. However no...

In GEAR » Ultralight 1 man shelter recommendation
June 12, 10:23pm

orikaso vs. fozzils vs. Coleman foldable bowls
All good feedback folks I really appreciate the thoughts and info. I will really consider some of the alternatives you have suggested along with the bowls in the title line. Thanks CG

In GEAR » orikaso vs. fozzils vs. Coleman foldable bowls
June 12, 9:57pm

orikaso vs. fozzils vs. Coleman foldable bowls
I'm looking for a fold-able bowl to take with me on my trips to have a bowl to accompany my spoon for eating. So far it looks like orikaso vs. fozzils vs. Coleman. Any feedback?

In GEAR » orikaso vs. fozzils vs. Coleman foldable bowls
June 07, 11:16pm

Tent recommendations
Folks, Thanks for all of the feedback I went with the Rainshadow but I may also purchase the Double Rainbow if i like the quality. I like having multiple options when hitting the trail. I ...

In GEAR » Tent recommendations
May 21, 9:10pm

Tent recommendations
thanks for the feedback guys I appreciate it and it helps me craft a good sound decision. How is the condensation in single walled tents like these?

In GEAR » Tent recommendations
May 16, 12:32pm

Tent recommendations
I don't use hiking poles so that is my main reason i was steering away from the Double Rainbow. My son is 6 but already has his own tent as I snore he wont sleep with me. ;0) The SMD Lunar D...

In GEAR » Tent recommendations
May 15, 11:24pm

Tent recommendations
Folks, I have been researching a tent now for a while but recently my wife decided she really enjoyed backpacking here in CA. With that said I have to shift from the 1 man or bivy shopping I ...

In GEAR » Tent recommendations
May 15, 10:54pm

Take II
Well I finished my trip and have gotten to step II now. I went through everything I used and figured out a lot of stuff I could do without as well as a few places I could do dual duty. Here is what...

In Gear Lists » Looking for some feedback on my gear list......
April 27, 11:54pm

rei bivy
I have the OR Alpine Bivy and condensation is a normal issue for me but not a terrible amount to be honest. Rain and snow dont make a huge difference over a slight dew. It's actualy a great ...

In GEAR » bivy comparison
April 23, 3:14am

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