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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Definitely.
I only sleep in a custom onesie made of the finest silk. But why stop there? I find that donning my smoking jacket greatly enhances the enjoyment of whiskey and conversation beside the fire a...

In Philosophy & Technique » Separate sleeping clothes - yeah or nay
March 25, 2:34pm
Re: Vargo Titanium
"I just got this, don't know why more people don't use it. I have yet to get out there with it, but after looking at all my options I haven't seen a salient argument against it.......

In GEAR » Starting to doubt using my alcohol stove for cannister
March 25, 12:25am
It's the same?
Health issues, lower life expectancies, violence, malnutrition, crime, rape, drug use, police brutality, all are far more prevalent amongst homeless populations. Skid Row (Los Angeles) is rife wit...

In Philosophy & Technique » Homeless campsites---how are they different from wilderness campsites?
March 21, 2:47pm
No TP!!! Picking up the torch.
Since Clelland isn't around, I'm happy to preach the Good Word. I haven't carried any in many years now, not since I learned properly from the original publishing of Clelland's o...

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 20, 9:10pm
Re: Happy/Hatch/Dirty Devil hike and packraft
Good stuff Brendan.

In Post-Trip Reports » Happy/Hatch/Dirty Devil hike and packraft
March 20, 9:19am
Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
Thanks. I would argue that your thoughts on this are not just applicable to long distance hiking, but to anyone that wants to pare down on gear and have a simple, versatile kit without a bunch o...

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 19, 9:42am
I don't get why you don't get it
Will the real Nick Gatel please stand up? This is going to be fun. We can confuse the hell out of the newcomers.

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 18, 10:35pm
How do I cash out the dividend??
Send me a PM with your member number, dividend amount, and a current credit card. I'll take care of everything.

In GEAR » REI Dividend Coming
March 18, 10:17pm
My Solution
Sleep without the wet pack under your bag/legs until it's dry.

In GEAR » Torso Length Pad Users - How do you deal with a soaked backpack?
March 18, 9:37am
"Survival" Rifle?
I'm don't understand what people plan on "surviving" by carrying something like an AR-7. If you're not climbing out of a downed aircraft, wrecked ship, or tangled parachute...

In GEAR » FNH Five Seven 1.6lb gun
March 18, 9:23am

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm
Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm