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Dave Neumann (idahomtman) - BPL Premium Member
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Profile Male 55 Married, 34 years 3 children all on their own (mostly), 2 grandchildren White Jewish School Superintendent, volleyball coach North Central Idaho (left CA in 1971) INTJ Backpacking... |
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Quinoa Sarah, thank you for this information. We eat this grain at home but I always thought it was too much of a pain to prepare to bring into the back country. I'll be trying this to add variety to ... |
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Thru hike uppers I've had my Montbell Thermawrap for almost three years. I pack is loosely with my sleeping bag or quilt. It has lost some loft but it's a pretty tough jacket and provides a nice safety buff... |
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Eagle Cap Wilderness; Oregon As I sit here looking out at the snow and wind I thought I would share some pictures and information from a weekend SUL trip in August to the Eagle Cap Wilderness in eastern Oregon. The Eagle Ca... |
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SMD Lunar Solo Picture |
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Emailed again but try this Use neumann @ escapees . com. Please add parcel post or priority mail charges from zip code 83832 for 3 pound package. |
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Teva's E-mail sent. |
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Z-Pack waist belt No, there is no waist belt. I have carried 8-10 pound loads with this pack quite satisfactorily. I think 15 pounds would be about the maximum. |
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FS: Gear Closet Clean-out Time to pare down the outdoor gear closet: SMD Lunar Solo, excellent condition, seam sealed, first generation, green with black lightweight floor. $115 [SOLD] Teva X-1 running shoe, men's... |
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I love my Arc Specialist from Nunatak I waited a long time before buying an Arc Specialist quilt from Nunatak. I also move around a lot while sleeping and the quilt is the most comfortable, warm sleeping system I've tried. I used a... |
All Reader Reviews by Dave Neumann
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 I've been wearing the Flyroc 310s for six months. I do use my Superfeet insoles which may take away some of the flexibility these shoes are known for but they work great for me. Light, good toe pr... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I have owned this pad for awhile but haven't used it until this weekend on a trip to Glacier Lake in Oregon. I broke a rib earlier this summer and needed some additional padding not provided by my... |
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Nunatak Arc Specialist For my first experience using a quilt, I was very impressed. I ordered this quilt in order to have more room because I like to sleep on my side and bring my legs up a little. Weighs only one pound and... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr NANO Bivy Sack (Pertex Quantum) Awesome is the only word to describe this piece of equipment. Had I not suffered a broken rib earlier this summer, I would have got to use this item of equipment earlier, but I spent a wonderful weeke... |
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ZPacks Zilch I just had a chance to use my new Zilch from ZPacks and found it to be a great value and I would give it a five if the closure held a little better. With a pad stuffed into the back pocket, I was not ... |
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Esbit stove and Esbit fuel cartridges Official brand...aus BRD I have had reasonable success with the Esbit stove and fuel if I use a wind screen and a decent lid on the pot. I have also found the residue and odor to be somewhat unpleasant. I purchased a beer can... |
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Repel Lemon Euculyptus Insect Spray Smells nice, works when there aren't too many mosquitoes around. Doesn't cut it for really bad bugs. Really, I've been using 100% DEET for over 35 years and I am okay; both physically and ... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I love this pad. It is lightweight and provides reasonable comfort. It works for my 5'10" frame provided I used my pack and other items for padding under my legs. I have used it successfully ... |
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Pentax Optio WP Just received my new Optio W20 purchased through Amazon.com. Mine weights 5.4 ounces with the battery and card installed. Nice package, light weight, compact and, so far at least, excellent picture qu... |
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Suunto Vector I've had mine for two years and it has lived up to my expectations. It is large but once you wear it awhile you will get used to it. The watchband has been fine and looks as good as new. My only c... |
