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Matt Lutz (citystuckhiker) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Best thru hiking pack Lots of great suggestions all. My vote goes to the Granite Gear Vapor Trail. It's a great all-around pack - sufficient volume, excellent padding in the back and belt (which is removable and... |
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Re: Merino or Synthetic base layers? I vote synthetic for one reason: durability. I've had wool pill up on me. I wear Capilene 1 short/long sleeve shirts for running and have been for a few years now. They have taken a beating whi... |
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Way OT: MN bar exam Today, I learned that I passed the Minnesota bar exam. And that my spring/summer/fall sacrifice of all that is hiking, etc. was worth it. -Matt |
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Re: Re: Other folks will chime in, but this is really a warmth v. weight question. For example, Patagonia's Das Parka weighs 28 oz, but it is a well-spent 28 oz. It has 170g Primaloft One (113g in hood... |
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Re: Snowshoes Nick: Just curious, what kind of snowpack and rocks (I'm not familiar with the conditions in the Sierras) are you going to be dealing with? Also, make a note of your FSO weight + bodyweight... |
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Re: WInter Clothing System That sounds like a pretty typical mild Minnesota winter temps. Here's what I use: Down Jacket: you're right, you'll need something. I have an SD Parka - heavy, but warm. Baselayer... |
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A spouse is the greatest hiking partner of all Happily married Aug. 7, 2010. More photos on Facebook. |
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Re: Who is your ideal backpacking partner??? Wife +1. Then a few buddies of mine from camp, and a folk or two from the MN BPL chapter. Then Sam Haraldson. |
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Stove Three options come to mind here: MSR Dragonfly, Whisperlite and XGK. I prefer and own the Dragonfly because of its wide base and adjustable flame. The XGK is great for its bomber reliability and he... |
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Re: Re: Why wouldn't I >>But what it's good at, it's REALLY good at. Bingo here - highly specialized gear that fits a certain niche better do its niche better than everything else. |
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Marmot Scree (softshell pants) There is so much to love about these pants, but the little details kill any possibility of a 5 rating. So 4 it is. The good: The pants are made of Marmot's proprietary M3 fabric, which is a ... |
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Zpacks Z1 I bought my Z1 from a BPL forum member. It had a webbing waist belt and a removable sternum strap. I have since removed the waistbelt (via scissors) and removed the sternum strap, which was attached t... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Parka I have a 2008 MB Inner down Parka, and I wish I would have waited until the 2009 models were released before hitting "submit order." I have a size small, which weighs in at 7.2 oz. The ja... |
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Black Diamond Windweight (formerly Jetstream) I have owned two pairs of BD wind-proof liner gloves - an older pair of Jetstreams and the new model, their Windweights. Both used Polartec Windbloc fabric. These gloves are excellent next-to-skin... |
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Black Diamond Powerstretch (now Midweights) These are my go-to liner gloves for all seasons. In three-season wear, they are are breathable and not too warm when the temperature dips. In cold and wet weather, I use them under a pair of MLD eVent... |
