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Dean F. (acrosome) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Back in the Front Range
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Oregon is YOU
Let's see... flaming pinko outdoorswoman? Yes, Oregon is for you. Do not doubt it. I'm originally from Pittburgh, but have lived all over the country (and the world). I did my 5-y...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » So....how do you all feel about Oregon??
January 02, 12:29pm

Rail Riders
I guess I'll +27 the RailRiders, particularly the EcoMesh shirts. I have come to fight the UL tide regarding just wearing your base layer top as a shirt. I detest slathering anything greasy o...

In GEAR » Long sleeve shirt for sun protection
January 02, 11:23am

mere stuff
GG LightTrek 4 poles Caldera Cone Tri-Ti for a .9L shorty Evernew pot. Now I just need a .9L shorty Evernew pot. :) Does anyone know if a 12-10 stove will fit in that pot if the priming f...

In GEAR » So, What did Santa Bring his Ultra Light Helpers this Year?
December 27, 7:44pm

Afghans, too
For a non-Hollywood example, I've often seen afghans walking around in their "pajamas" with just a blanket wrapped around them. And sandals. In the snow. Tough people.

In GEAR » Using a blanket vs. jacket
December 17, 9:06am

Edwards' book?
Edwards' book? http://www.amazon.com/Climbers-Glacier-National-Regional-Climbing/dp/0878421777/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354193070&sr=8-1&keywords=edwards+glacier OK, sure, I...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Planning WAY ahead for Glacier NP
November 29, 5:45am

Keep 'em coming
Thanks, All. It's always especially nice to get the dope from locals. It seems that there are really only two (general) regions that are being recommended, though with many variations. I'...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Planning WAY ahead for Glacier NP
November 26, 8:59am

Planning WAY ahead for Glacier NP
So, what are good 50-60 miles hikes in Glacier NP? It's someplace I've always wanted to go but about which I know relatively little. (Just ordered the Falcon Guide.) Since I'm not li...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Planning WAY ahead for Glacier NP
November 25, 8:55pm

Re: Meh
I refuse to travel to Scotland...

In Chaff » Christmas wish list
November 22, 4:15pm

R1 a decent pillow
Your base weight was seven or eight pounds INCLUDING the Bearvault? Impressive. Anyway, I'm a side sleeper and I long ago decided that I NEED a pillow, too. If you don't get a decent...

In GEAR » '12 JMT gear reflections
November 22, 11:21am

Where are they?
Where do you get the videos?

In Philosophy & Technique » New Episodes of UL A-Z
November 22, 11:12am

All Reader Reviews by Dean F.

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Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide -Andrew Skurka book
Wow, how to rate this book? It is NOT meant for someone who is already an experienced UL hiker. There is nothing in this book that someone like that doesn't already know or can find out in fiv...

In Books and Media
June 21, 3:43pm

Klepper Double wood framed folding kayak
I own a Long Haul Mark 2, which is a copy of the Klepper Double. Though the fasteners vary very slightly the Klepper frame can use the Long Haul hull-skins and vice versa. The guy who builds the Lon...

In Miscellaneous Products
March 27, 1:18pm

Sawyer In-Line Filter
I have a slightly different kit- the 0.1 micron 4-way filter. Of the filters available I give it a 5. It's not perfect, but IMHO it is the best that is available, hands down. The 4-way kit come...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
December 08, 10:12am

La Sportiva Crosslite
Personally, I rate this shoe a 5/5 because I'm ecstatic to find a shoe that FITS! (I have mutant monkey-feet.) But generally it is probably a 4. Listen, ye, to my tale of woe... I just mov...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
September 27, 6:02pm

Mont Bell
My wife ordered something I wanted for my birthday from MontbellUSA (not the main company in Japan). She included several ways of contacting her. Three and a half months later it hadn't arrived, s...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
September 03, 11:46pm