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ERIC PAYNE (vaporjourney) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Thru-hiked the AT in '07. PCT and PNT for '08. Then perhaps the long-term adventures will end and a career and family will begin?
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All Forum Posts by ERIC PAYNE

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re: trail running pack
I may be a bit biased, but I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the Ultimate Direction SJ vest coming out in Mid-Nov. The weight is around 7.5 oz due to some phenomenal hex mesh, cuben fiber, and awesome lyc...

In GEAR » Trail running pack
October 12, 10:59am

re: Zion Traverse
Spring works better for me as well. My recovery post-Hardrock was very slow, and as a result I did not really run for 2 months. I'm getting back in shape, and should be in fine shape come spr...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Zion Nat'l Park Traverse 2012, aka "The Trans-Zion", BPL Group Run-Round #2
October 09, 6:15pm

re: Rocky Mtn GGG
I also live in the Front Range of Colorado in Lyons, and would be game for a meetup like this. Where would I go? -Maroon Bells -Gore Range (never been here) -Mummy Range Traverse in RMNP ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Rocky Mountain GGG?
April 24, 10:27pm

re: Grand canyon sans camera? Nuts!
Art: bring the cam and just waterproof it! I'm bringing a cheapo Canon point and shoot instead of my LX3, but I want SOME decent shots from that day. Torey: Am I correct in assuming tha...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
April 11, 2:30pm

re: Grand Canyon brownies
Torrey: Are those brownies $17 a pop with Grand Canyon prices? I'm all for not relying solely on gels...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
April 11, 2:15pm

re: r2r2r traction
Mike: have you ever used screw shoes on dry ground? In my experience, they are phenomenal on snow/ice, but fall out after running an hour so on dry/rocky ground. Perhaps the rubber in your outso...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
April 11, 1:15pm

re: snow on the ditch
NOAA is now projecting a 70% chance of 3-5 inches of snow on the North Rim. Sounds like it will be beautiful, albeit cold and wet down under the rim..??? My excitement level just got a bit highe...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
April 10, 6:59pm

re: Ride from the Airport?
After some changes in my family's plan to do a road trip from Colorado, I'm now looking to fly into PHX solo on Friday. Is anyone else flying into the airport that day with spare room in t...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
April 09, 9:37pm

re: Infants in the cold
Caleb, that is a sweet shot! Although I have plenty of experience camping in temps well below zero, my girlfriend does not. I think that we have come to an independent opinion to bail on the tr...

In GEAR » Camping with infants below freezing?
April 09, 7:36pm

Camping with infants below freezing?
Calling all parents: Have any of you been crazy enough to camp with your children (<6 months) in temperatures below freezing? My family and I have been planning a trip to the Grand Canyon fo...

In GEAR » Camping with infants below freezing?
April 09, 6:19pm

All Reader Reviews by ERIC PAYNE

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Hefty .7 mil painter's plastic
Sure you can buy the Gossamer Gear polycro ground cloth. Lightweight, cheapish, and plenty durable. But what if you don't want to bother paying for shipping, and want a cheapo/ultralight ground ...

In Miscellaneous Products
November 08, 10:04pm

Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove
I can think of no other stove that suits the desert better than the BB. There is never a shortage of dry wood, and that dry wood often smells like amazing incense (ever smell juniper?). Starting...

In Stoves - Other
November 08, 10:00pm

Light My Fire Spork
I went through 3 of these on my AT thru-hike last year before finally giving up and going for .99 Lexan spoon. At first I adored the spork, but after a few weeks of usage it broke in cold weather. I...

In Cookware - Other
January 18, 4:19pm