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R K (oiboyroi) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale South West US
About Me A former motivated and hard-chargin devil-dog who now spends most of the time studying for a buisness degree, but will make any excuse to get outside and enjoy my true passion ... Lightweight backpacking and hiking.
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All Forum Posts by R K

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Clothes for Oscar Mike
Outdoors magic wrote a nice article for layering while on-the-move. http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/hill-skills/monday-tip---dont-wear-too-much/10261.html Some good advice.

In On the Web » Clothes for Oscar Mike
November 19, 10:09pm

Re: Re: Re: No more Twinkies or Ding Dongs
It's hard to tell without the actual details, isn't it? I I mean sure we can point the finger at the bakers union, but without knowing what kind of concessions were being asked, it's h...

In Chaff » No more Twinkies or Ding Dongs
November 17, 5:03pm

Re: thanks! and some thoughts and data
It seems like your mistake was letting your base get soaked. A big no no. You nailed down the solutions. Slowing down would probably be your best bet. Maybe find other hiking parters that know to p...

In GEAR » what am i doing wrong (AKA I am cold and wet :(
November 05, 12:52pm

Re: Re: Re: Romney/Ryan 2012
Rk do you have a reading comprehension problem? Nice. Finally got me back after all this time. Good memory. I guess maybe you ought to take done of those college courses. Just avoid wiki. ...

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
November 01, 8:43am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Jerry
'Weak attempt at diversion rk." No diverson attempt here. You're speculating based on a hodgepodge of heresay. I just called you on it. "Sometime after the election I'm ...

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
November 01, 3:06am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Jerry
How can you be so sure? The official investigation has not been released. You're just speculating like everyone else. Either way, Obama did the right thing and did not jump to any conclusions, ...

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
November 01, 1:50am

Re: Re: Re: What Would BPL Do...
I would've done the same thing clothing-wise, depending on how wet the cotton shirt was. If it was soaked though, then it would come off. If you can eliminate cotton altogether, great. Maybe pu...

In Philosophy & Technique » What Would BPL Do...
October 23, 4:25am

Re: Suggest me a pack
3.5 lbs isn't bad if it's comfortable. Sometimes that's just the way it goes. Smaller manufactures have great customer service. ULA, Gossamer Gear, Six Moon Designs, Hyperlight Mount...

In GEAR » Suggest me a pack
October 19, 10:22pm

Noise
I have a Fenix LD01. After purchase, I noticed there was a perceptible noise when using the lower settings. It sounds sort of like an old-skool computer monitor but more faint. I asked about this h...

In GEAR » Bright, powerful headlamp?
October 19, 5:17pm

Another Dry Winter
This from NOAA via adventure-journal: "The upcoming winter is likely to be a mild and dry one for the West and the Upper Midwest, while parts of the Southeast may see cooler and wetter than...

In On the Web » Another Dry Winter
October 19, 3:36pm

All Reader Reviews by R K

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ULA Conduit
It’s a good pack if you’re going reasonably light. It has all the features you’d want as a backpacker (good sized main compartment, back pocket for drying/keeping stuff accessible, side pockets that c...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 04, 10:27pm

Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap
My favorite hat because it’s versatile. It provides great sun and bug protection; way better than any wide brim I’ve tried. In the heat, the supplex/mesh combo breaths really well. When the weather tu...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
August 12, 1:42am

Exped Downmat 7
The best sleep … Let me repeat that … The best sleep I've ever had outside. This pad is extremely comfortable. So comfortable in fact that I don’t even care how much it weighs. It’s almos...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
November 28, 1:21am

Tikka XP
A headlamp with some very innovative features like the slide diffuser, boost mode and battery meter. I especially like the diffuser which makes quick adjustments for wide or focused light. Now I kn...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
March 07, 2:24am

Mountain Hardwear Micro Dome Hat
Simple, light, warm and functional. Not to mention it has some sex appeal. I wear this hat around town as much as I do outdoors. Recommended. P.S. Mine weighs 0.8 oz.

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
February 19, 12:58am

MSR Titan Kettle
This item is really good for the following reasons: good size for 1-2 people resonalbly lightweight good fitting lid lid handle stands up on its own and is i...

In Cookware - Titanium
February 08, 1:05am

Tilley LT5
I bought this hat after many glowing reviews around the net, however my experiene was different. The hat is very stylish and has a very comfortable fit however, it is just plain too hot to hike in....

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
February 08, 12:47am

Mountain Hardwear Super Wicked Zip-Tee
I rarely look to MH for lightweight gear, but this summer in Tuolumne meadows I encountered temps in the low 90's which made my Smartwool Microweight feel rather hot. Two weeks later on the Hig...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
October 09, 11:47am

Arc'Teryx Gamma LT pants
These pants are light, breathable, wind resistant, bug proof and TOUGH. They’ve held up well to the rigors of climbing and kept me comfortable while hiking too. Zippered pockets keep things falling ou...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 30, 2:48am

Ray-Way Hikers Friend Water Filter System
This is one of my treasured pieces of gear and one that seems to attract lots of attention while on the trail. Its super simple to make, just as easy to use and at the same time its very light (6.2 oz...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
September 24, 8:07pm