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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Mega Light EDIT: Corrected dimensions. Just measured my Mega Light at 104" on a side. I thought it was smaller. You might consider the Golite Shangri-La 5, especially if you are considering the i... |
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Re: I've been charged with putting together a gear system for my family - looking for input I'll let others with more knowledge reply to the specifics. Don't try to replace all the old gear with lighter gear one for one. Start from zero and limit the item list. Trekking p... |
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Water is #1 Backpacking Health Risk I say "Water" is the #1 cause of death: Falls: Being swept over a waterfall or slipping on wet rock. Hypothermia: From being wet due to falling in cold water or cold rain. Drowning. ... |
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Cozy: Reflectix vs. foam I think either should work fine. The main reasons I like Reflectix is that it is more flexible (good for a freezer bag cozy, not an issue for a pot cozy), and spills clean up more easily. Bubbl... |
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Re: Re: Glad Tent "A zero waste camping experience." NO. Actually an all waste camping experience. Lack of trash bags isn't the problem. Too much trash is. |
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WTB: BD Mega Bug inner for Mega Light WTB: BD Mega Bug inner for Mega Light. I don't need the pole or stakes. I'm not 100% decided but if someone has a Mega Bug inner tent available I'm interested. Our family of four... |
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Re: The SUL Mindset I've barely embraced LW, let alone UL or SUL- but I think a lot of it is about mindset. Many years ago I came to a conclusion and made a pronouncement: "I can hike as far on a dayhike... |
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Re: What's so great about the JMT? I'm tempted to badmouth it so people go elsewhere... but most of the JMT isn't very crowded. It's an iconic trail- I remember being a little kid and marveling at the Happy Isles sign... |
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When to use a bivy? True that a light tent isn't a weight penalty over bivy plus tarp. What I like about using a bivy is that "setup" is just throwing it on the ground it you don't need to rig the... |
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Re: Noobie Bivy Questions I have two bivies. One is just a sack with no zip or net. It is very convenient, great at keeping my gear clean and keeping bugs off as ling as I wear a headnet. Problem is it's a bit smalle... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
