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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Re: Re: swap pedals
Yeah, I should swap pedals. I do have a pair of DH style platforms with a hex on them. I'm currently sporting the stock Nishiki pedals with plastic cages/straps to keep it all old school. ...

In Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring » Bikepacking...Literally.
May 16, 3:45pm
Which Pencil for the JMT?
Nick...you're not thinking bushcraft enough. The pencil solution is easier than you think. My method will add zero grams to your spreadsheet. Using my Gransfors Bruks hatchet, I will cho...

In GEAR » Which Pencil for the JMT?
May 14, 11:05pm
Bikepacking...Literally.
There's a self-supported loop nearby that I've had my eye on for some time. ~25 miles hiking up a canyon followed by ~55 miles down the mountain on a bike. I'm aiming for doing it in ...

In Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring » Bikepacking...Literally.
May 14, 10:09pm
Re: Fishing with a stick
If two little girls with a stick, 10 feet of line, one hook, and some salami can do it... Catching baby catfish on the Sespe River. Adan's daughter at left, mine at right.

In Fishing » Fishing with a stick
May 13, 6:25pm
The Herd
Quite a lot of defense of the herd here. I guess some of us think like predators and some of us think like prey. (Insert winking smiley face wearing sunglasses with its tongue out here so peopl...

In Philosophy & Technique » Following the Herd.
May 13, 2:10pm
Neither cheap nor light...
But beautiful. Will likely bring more joy and style to your life than a piece of disposable plastic. Teacup. by Shoji Hamada Just sayin'. :)

In GEAR » Lightest, cheapest mug?
May 12, 1:35pm
Following the Herd.
A short piece I just put up on my blog. _____________________________ Following the Herd. Or not. Surfing a week ago was an excellent reminder of the pervasive herd mentality amongst us...

In Philosophy & Technique » Following the Herd.
May 11, 1:54pm
Oy vey
"Seriously? I don't even known (or care!) what the weight my friends carry in their pack." Unless it comes down to beer. Then I worry about what my friends are carrying. Whe...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 11, 12:16pm
Re: labels
Exactly Paul.

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 10, 10:47am
The SUL Mindset
+1 Miguel. That's the first thing I thought when I read this article. So if this game is no longer about pack weight, but instead about "honing the edge", then why even differen...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 10, 10:40am

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm
Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm