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John Taylorson (heyjt) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale SoCal
About Me Backpacking since high school, trail-guided in collage, then took a 25-year break after hauling a 35-pound pack. Today, I am 25-pounds lighter (my pack that is) and now enjoying sub-10 base weight weekends and week-long treks while teaching Scouts the joy of doing more with less.
CityLos Angeles
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.heyjt.com

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Re: Re: As a thru hike--closed
Mangus, I just went on your blog and noticed you spend [last weekend] at Henninger? I was there last weekend leading a group of scouts and I think I noticed your tarp tent. We were cowboy camping d...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Gabrielino Trail -- Doable?
October 07, 8:27pm
As a thru hike--closed
I just checked with the Forest Service regarding the Gabrielino Trail, whether it is open in its entirety. They said from Switzers to the Arroyo is closed. It looks like I'll have to do a m...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Gabrielino Trail -- Doable?
October 05, 2:05pm
Gabrielino Trail -- Doable?
Does anyone know if the Gabrielino Trail from Chantry to JPL is passable? I plan on doing the 28 miler this weekend solo but not sure if it's possible after the fire. Thoughts anyone?

In Pre-Trip Planning » Gabrielino Trail -- Doable?
October 04, 12:04am
Re: But which one is warmer?
It's actually Aqua Mira mix green

In Gear Deals » Great deal on Stoic Hadron 850-fill goose downjacket just $55.65 and free shiping
June 29, 5:34pm
All Stakes 25% Off for one week only!
All stakes are on sale for 25% off regular pricing at Gossamer Gear. Ti-Stakes $1.85ea http://gossamergear.com/tite-lite-tent-stake-3.html

In Gear Deals » All Stakes 25% Off for one week only!
June 29, 8:32am
Re: Spinnaker cloth...
I used it to make a ditty ("10 Essentials")bag and a few other small bags for other people. I intentionally purchased non DWR material so it would breath better.

In Make Your Own Gear » Spinnaker cloth...
June 11, 6:38pm
Re: Re: Yep, It's Waterproof... for the most part
I sure do! ;)

In Make Your Own Gear » $10 Tyvek coveralls converted to 2.95oz jacket & 1.73oz chaps.
June 07, 5:33pm
Re: Tying Shoes
I like the idea, and they will be more substantial in camp. I do, however, like the ease and simplicity of slipping on the shoes rather than lacing, for those quick walks to water the trees.

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Camp shoe
June 07, 8:12am
Yep, It's Waterproof... for the most part
Rusty, I made a jacket from the same Tyvek jumpsuit; I bought mine at Home Depot for about $9. I wore the jacket during a serious downpour for about an hour. The only places I got damp were the ...

In Make Your Own Gear » $10 Tyvek coveralls converted to 2.95oz jacket & 1.73oz chaps.
June 06, 11:26pm
Lightweight Shelter Lamp
I also bought a handful of key chain LED lights from Dealextreme. I think I paid less than $5.00 for 10ea. I sewed a small bag out of white spinnaker ripstop, added a drawstring, LED light, a sm...

In Make Your Own Gear » Lantern
June 06, 11:01pm

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