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scott Nelson (nlsscott) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale So. Calif. About Me I've been hiking since the 70's. Spent about 20 years in the outdoor retail end of things. I now help teach an outdoor training class with the Sierra Club. I'm a docent at a nearby Nature Center and a volunteer diver at the Aquarium of the Pacific. I like making my own gear. City South Pasadena State Ca Country USA

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	Hack off parts of the Peak 1 frame? I'm surprised that the Peak 1 frame is so heavy with no bag attached. I wonder if you could take a hacksaw to that plastic frame and eliminate some of the cross bars and central "plate&qu...	In GEAR » A look at an old Jansport external frame pack March 08, 9:56pm
	FS Altai Hok Skis 125 SOLD Altai Hok Skis/Fastshoes size 125 reg $225 with screws and heel plate and shipping in CONUS included for $130. NO Bindings included. I hit a couple of rocks (who wouldn't?) so here a...	In Gear Swap » FS Altai Hok Skis 125 March 06, 12:38pm
	Jansport Project Pack I was happy to find a garage sale Jansport pack that I could hack up with no guilt if the project failed. I was able to eliminate three of the cross bars and with a new simple bag and hipbelt, it ...	In GEAR » A look at an old Jansport external frame pack March 03, 12:09am
	Put on Leki tips You can remove the BD tips and put on Leki tips that will accept baskets. I destroyed the BD tips taking them off, but the Leki tips work fine. Scott	In GEAR » Adding snow baskets to UL Distance Z-Poles February 25, 10:28pm
	Nice to see Backcountry Touring Interest Great Article, It is great to see so much interest in backcountry touring. Judging by all the magazines, you would think that skiing away from a downhill resort only involves throwing yourself of...	In Editor's Roundtable » An Introduction to Nordic and Backcountry Ski Gear December 13, 11:18am
	Camera screw could be a hazard I like the idea of using the trekking pole as a monopod. But I don't like that screw pointed toward my face. Ski pole manufacturers consciously make the top of poles large so if you fall on to...	In Make Your Own Gear » FLIPLOCK, 3sect, Al walmart pole -- modified to 6.9oz December 07, 7:44pm
	Wilderness Workshop I see that you are in Los Angeles. I can recommend Wilderness Workshop. They are in the Eagle Rock area. They do the repairs local REI and Sport Chalet stores. Contact:Janice Cooney 323-256-072...	In GEAR » Company that will modify packs... November 21, 2:34pm
	Bump Bump	In Gear Swap » FS Patagonia Simple Guide Hoody November 15, 4:19pm
	The Golden Shoe award... I used to work at REI for two stints long ago. A favorite story was the "Golden Shoe Award" that a store gave to an Assistant Mgr. He struggled with returning abused stuff, but would gr...	In GEAR » REI currently working on new return policies November 14, 9:30pm
	FS Yama Mtn Poncho/Tarp ---SOLD ---This is a Yama Mtn Microburst Poncho/Tarp. Weight 11.6 oz. It is made with Silnylon. It is a nice shaped tarp with zippered vestibule and velcro closed foot end. Comes with small alu...	In Gear Swap » FS Yama Mtn Poncho/Tarp November 12, 5:05pm

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