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Raymond Estrella (rayestrella) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Northern Minnesota
About Me I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
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All Forum Posts by Raymond Estrella

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Hey Jeff, I am a quilt user down to 0 F (I have five) and am a side-sleeper like you. As many have said, I think the biggest thing you need to change is your pad. Side sleepers concentrate their...

In GEAR » Overnight testing experience with down quilt
December 25, 5:36am
dice use
Keeping them in your mug/pot on the outside of your pack eliminates the need for bear bells. As an added benefit the tungsten versions will remove that ugly baked-on finish...

In GEAR » TITANIUM Dice on Kickstarter!
December 20, 12:04pm
less poles
In winter more poles usually equals more strength and ability to handle more snow-load and wind.

In GEAR » Cheap Winter tent
December 20, 11:50am
Boreas Buttermilks 55 Review
Nice review Brad. How much use did you get with the pack? I can't tell from the review and all the pics look like they are from the same trip.

In Editor's Roundtable » Boreas Buttermilks 55 Review
December 20, 9:20am
sled for winter backpacking?
I have been using one of these for years. http://www.wildernessengineering.com/BaseCamp.html It is nice to be able to easily bring big loads with it.

In GEAR » Pulk / sled for winter backpacking?
December 18, 11:53am
when?
I did not talk to them at the OR Show (somebody else had that meeting) but did see the pad. Yes it will come in a mummy shape, and I thought they were aiming at Feb, but am not sure.

In GEAR » Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
December 18, 7:18am
REI Arete
Try the Arete: http://tinyurl.com/ca9926q

In GEAR » Cheap Winter tent
December 18, 7:10am
Maybe when certified
They don't tell what it can filter, or to what size. Looks like a Britta replacement to me.

In GEAR » Soma Eco-Compostable Water Filter on KickStarter
December 11, 10:48am
R value .5?
I don't think it is even that high. From my figures it should add between 0.37 and 0.43 which jives with what Mary wrote.

In GEAR » Flooring foam for more R value?
December 10, 6:05am
which?
Personally, now that I have used the XTherm I may never take the All Season out again. The reason I gave my son the regular size instead of selling it was because he likes snow camping and the X...

In GEAR » NeoAir Xtherm vs. BA IAC...
December 09, 8:39am

All Reader Reviews by Raymond Estrella

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Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Size: Large Year manufactured: 2009 Weight listed: 2 lb 10 oz (1185 g) Actual weight 2 lb 9.8 oz (1180 g) Volume listed: 3700 cu in (61 L) Load weight capacity sugg...

In Backpacks - External Frame
June 15, 7:47pm
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
I bought one of the first Seedhouse SL2s in 2004. Last year I bought the new, lighter version pairing it with carbon fiber poles and Ti stakes to make a total weight package of 2 lb 15 oz (1.33 kg). I...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
February 16, 3:37pm