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Stephen Parmenter (parmens) - BPL Forum Member
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BPL quilt Does BPL have any plans to produce a quilt for sale any time soon? I haven't been on-line much lately, so haven't seen anyone discussing it, if they are. I could have swore I saw a picture ... |
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Ultralight Wading Shoes Has anyone tried the Nike Free 5.0? They are supposed to weigh 8.6 oz. And I would think that they could be combined with the neoprene socks others have mentioned for waders and lightweight, dry c... |
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Re: piezo lighter caveat One caveat for piezo type lighters... don't use them to light your fireworks. There is a little glow wire at the top of the lighter and I have had the sparks thrown off from lighting fireworks 'bur... |
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Re: Hammock tips for WARM(ish) weather? "It comes from Oware 40" wide. Would you recommend keeping that full width?" - definitely |
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Re: Hammock tips for WARM(ish) weather? Cut down to a 24" width, it won't wrap around your shoulders, and at around 70° and cooler, you will get cold. |
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Re: Hammock tips for WARM(ish) weather? Don't cut it to size. You want it full width so it wraps up around your shoulders, because the HH bottom compresses everything underneath you and up around your sides. But yes, other wise a 1/4" or... |
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Re: great article Because you either: a) do not take the time to read, b) or to comprehend what you are reading; doesn't make it their obligation to reimburse you. I thought they did a very clear job of delineating ... |
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My 2¢ I like many am not sure I got my $ worth over the past year in either subscription, but have just signed up for another year, because BPL has promised to provide more of what we have asked for, goi... |
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Re: Re: Gore Tex Socks - any comments/ review? Here are my thoughts on why I would like try GoreTex socks... let me know your thoughts, or if you have experience. In hot weather it just doesn't matter. But I wear mesh type trail runners also in... |
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Re: IN, IL, KY, OH ultralighters? I would be interested depending on when it's planned. I am from central OH, but do most of my bp in wilderness areas in NC, WV, VA, GA, TN and KY. I'm still rehabbing from ACL surgery, so I'm about... |
All Reader Reviews by Stephen Parmenter
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BMW Cocoon UL60 Pant Have worn twice now, on a trip in Feb and one in March. Fit is true to size and adds a significant amount of warmth around camp in the evening and extending the warmth of my 35° bag down into the 20s.... |
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Patagonia the company In January, I had ordered a Patagonia Synchilla fleece vest for my wife (this particular color had caught her eye), from Moosejaw. The order was accepted and supposedly mailed. After about 2 weeks of ... |
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Moosejaw the company In January, I had ordered a Patagonia Synchilla fleece vest for my wife (this particular color had caught her eye), from Moosejaw. The order was accepted and supposedly mailed. After about 2 weeks of ... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I haven't had any problems getting the Rocky socks on my feet. I don't remember if I up sized or not, but when they are on, they fit. There is not much excess in the toes. Additionally, they d... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad I have never had a leaking valve and my BA air core has always given great comfort and warmth down to about 20° |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr Bivy Sack In narrow range of climate conditions (around freezing and damp) I have woke up with condensation on the inside, which dampens my down sleeping bag. I would have prefered one of the newer models with ... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti Some months back, I used my MSR Pocket Rocket to boil a pan of water when the power went out. I didn't think that the pan should have been too heay for the stove, but after boiling the water, I realiz... |
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Montrail Vitesse I would concur with the previous two ratings. My one complaint is also the shallowness of the entire sole. Their is no raised area in the arch area of the shoe. So while this may lend itself to better... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I wear them in my Montrail hikers (various models) and have found them to be a wonderful addition. No heel or toe blisters for me; nothing but very much needed arch support which leaves my feet feeli... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Great capacity for a 2 lb pack. Easily the most comfortable pack that I have carried up to around 30 lbs. The side pockets are too tight and small to be very functional. |
