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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Colorado About Me My primary pursuits are mountaineering (hiking with the goal of a summit) but I am beginning to re-kindle my love of Backpacking. In particular I have become a big fan of the Ultralight approach and love this website. I seem to be in a perpetual state of shelter/sleep system evaluation. My current setup for shelter is a GG SpinnTwinn with MLD Bug Bivy (summer) or Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy(colder). Sleep system is Katabatic Chisos 40 degree quilt with Neoair short. City Castle Rock State CO Country USA

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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin

	Post	Forum » Thread
	Re: Re: Syn/down sleep system Tim at Enlightened Equipment recently responded to a question I posed about using two quilts in winter instead of one. His advice was to put the lower rated quilt on top (i.e., a 40 degree) and th...	In GEAR » Syn/down sleep system January 25, 12:45pm
	Size? What size please?	In Gear Swap » FS: R1 Hoody January 24, 7:03pm
	Shorter Trips Fortunately my job allows me to work from home and live where I want (Colorado). That allows me to be in wilderness within 90 minutes. Having said that work and family constraints don't allow...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How often do you hike or backpack? January 24, 8:31am
	Re: Australia's Great South Coast Walk Wow, beautiful pictures Amy! I always imagine camping on the beach to be a dreadful with sand getting into everything (especially if windy). Was that the case? Any other things you were glad...	In Post-Trip Reports » 35 Days in New South Wales, Australia January 23, 4:46pm
	Re: WTB Gossamergear Tarp Do you mean the SpinnTwinn?	In Gear Swap » WTB Gossamergear Tarp January 22, 5:11pm
	Re: Anybody have experience with the Golite Roan-Plateau-800-Fill-Down-Hooded-Parka I didn't like the fit of the turtle collar. IMO a turtle collar in a Parka should come up high enough to fit over your chin/mouth. The Roan had the fit on that part off so that I had to go up...	In GEAR » Anybody have experience with the Golite Roan-Plateau-800-Fill-Down-Hooded-Parka January 21, 8:32pm
	GG SitLight Two things, 1] Stiff pad for a "Frame". In my GoLite Jam backpack I pulled out the pad that came with it and replaced with the Gossamer Gear SitLight pad which is more stiff and does...	In GEAR » Preferred sleeping p[ad for forming framless pack. January 17, 8:46am
	Don't cut corners on your sleep system Have to agree with the previous poster that Enlightened Equipment is a no brainer for getting a high quality quilt for a very reasonable price. To me, a quality sleep system isn't the place to...	In GEAR » making use of an old bag, help please. January 15, 4:54pm
	Combining Quilts to boost warmth I have seen a post or two from people that have combined quilts to boost warmth. I am thinking of doing something similar with a 40 degree and a 20 degree quilt that combined inside a Bivy would g...	In GEAR » Combining Quilts to boost warmth January 14, 10:06pm
	Re: Sleep System I like that system Kevin. I have been debating the merits of investing in a dedicated winter bag and it seems it would be just as effective both from cost and function to invest in a second quilt ...	In Multiple Use Gear » 4 season mummy bag January 14, 9:20am

All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin

	Review	Category
	Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width) I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan...	In Shelters - Bivy Sacks May 15, 6:03pm
	Marmot Atom The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe...	In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other May 31, 1:59pm

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