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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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GoLite Virga now available I noticed tonight that the awaited GoLite Virga is now available for sale on the GoLite's website. They are claiming 8oz for a size large. At only $80, it could be a strong contender. -Mark |
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Re: Making a rain kilt/skirt? Etowah Outfitters makes a silnylon rain kilt. It is essentially a finished tube with an elastic waist. I looked at it in person once. I doesn't have pleats, but I can't remember if it had a slit or... |
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Re: Re: 100 weight fleece examples Dale writes: "I'm wondering if the $75 shirts are markedly different than the $20 models." From my experience, the difference in price shows up in terms of durability. The off-brand stuff will t... |
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Re: Re: Weighing Gear I use the Pelouze SP5, which I believe is the same one David mentions above. Up to 5lbs in tenths of ounces, and in grams. Definitely shop around, E-Bay is a good suggestion. -Mark |
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Re: Re: If you're bored. I love the AT photos. It was like being in my old footprints again. -Mark |
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Re: Ideas for 2007 This idea just hit me: how about a nice overview of winter hiking footwear options? There are a number of different product designs out there from shoes or boots; neoprene socks or waterproofs or t... |
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FS: GoLite, Kiva Packs; Equinox Silponcho All items are spoken for and on the way to their new owners. Thank you all for looking. ------ GoLite Infinity $30--sold Black, Size L, 33.9oz This pack has seen about 10 days use from me... |
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Re: Mission accomplie! pass the Advil Ibuprofen is also known in the thru-hiking crowd as "Vitamin I". I found it has helped on really, really long days. I have taken it at night, not necessarily for pain relief at night, but for re... |
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Re: Tarp / SpinnShelter Paradox A couple thoughts: Here in the Southeast, more often than not I end up camping in some sort of forest. Open territory can be hard to come by, so it's not uncommon to have leaves, pine needles, pine... |
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Re: Great Idea Contact juggling can be pretty cool. It's a lot like watching someone who's really good at footbag or a breakdancer who can pop really well (see YouTube for hundreds of great examples). Having that... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
