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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southwest to West
About Me Current: looking at the multi-year fire situation in Ariz., New Mexico and Colorado and wondering if it's still worth living out here.

Gear: Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2, ....

Plan: Mostly mountains in the summer, deserts/coasts in the winter.

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My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Fire Closure order - Good chunk of Pecos wilderness
Much of the Pecos Wilderness is closed as of the date of the fire closure order below (glad I got an overnight in a couple weeks ago) http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5422...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
June 04, 1:31pm
Re: **rule** chose bright colored gear
In rainy, increasingly snowy conditions, having bright colors for clothes, camp gear, and all sorts of extra stuff is probably wise. In the desert southwest however, I'm more concerned about ov...

In Philosophy & Technique » **rule** chose bright colored gear
May 29, 3:11pm
Re: Re: Re: Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
Snow around lakes and enough on north slopes that you may need snowshoes to peak bag; otherwise trails most clear. Still getting some snow showers in the evening up high but FS wishing for more du...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
May 21, 3:11pm
Re: 24: Lost Creek Wilderness
Andy, Great pics, .. even the burned area is kind of scenic.

In Post-Trip Reports » 24: Lost Creek Wilderness
May 19, 12:17pm
Re: Re: Re: Backpacking in the tropics
Lows in the 80's is a little much for me. Like wearing cotton in the desert though, it might mean that instead of using a sleeping pad with some sort of R rating for insulation, a camper would...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Backpacking in the tropics
May 19, 12:15pm
Re: Backpacking in the tropics
I'll hike the Z trail every few years in Hawaii, which is hot during the day, about 60 at night. I did not need that much clothing, equipment, or (last time) even hot food. Used a set of rock...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Backpacking in the tropics
May 14, 4:35pm
Re: The SUL Mindset
Just depends. Not sure about paying for all the additional kit, .. but if needing to do really high mileage (or getting real old), it's worth considering.

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 11, 12:59pm
Re: Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
How are conditions at elevation right now in NE NM? Planning on arriving/hiking around 5/14... Might go there this week as this is my "oldy but goody" practice hike but could be some sno...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pecos Wilderness Mid-May?
May 06, 12:00pm
Re: drinking water with silt ok?
I had silt in my water despite filtering with a bandanna and decanting the clearer stuff. I am still around after drinking but using a coffee filter would have done wonders.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » drinking water with silt ok?
May 06, 6:03am
Re: Houdini hood changes
The new version I got doesn't have a drawcord and isn't fold in the collar. Tad lighter supposedly. Just a plain old hood but working with a ball cap so far.

In GEAR » Houdini hood changes
May 05, 10:52pm

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