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Buck Nelson (Colter) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale	Alaska
About Me	I have recently retired as a career smokejumper. Like most Backpackinglight members I enjoy my outdoor adventures, such as thru-hiking the AT, CDT, the Desert Trail and PCT. I recently completed a 1,000 mile traverse of northern Alaska. You can see photos and the stories at my website.
City	Fairbanks
State	Alaska
Country	USA
My Website URL	http://www.bucktrack.com

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All Forum Posts by Buck Nelson

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	Yogi's PCT Handbook Covers lots of invaluable information including what you're looking for. Numerous people discuss resupply points with a chart(s) summarizing it all. The Handbook answers important questions ...	In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » PCT Re-Supply January 19, 3:09pm
	Re: Re: Re: rockfall "it is utterly irresponsible IMO to suggest to newer less experienced people that they shouldnt carry bear spray in certain areas of the BC and alberta backcountry ... especially in the areas ...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 07, 3:59pm
	Re: rockfall rockfall kills relatively few people every year in climbing ... and head tauma yet responsible climbers still wear helmets on multipitch ... why? Because the odds of a climber being hurt o...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 07, 12:38pm
	Speculation "How many of those locals that venture into the Alaska backcountry carry guns for protection and have had to use them to scare off bears? In other words, the stats don't tell you of 'c...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 07, 12:14pm
	Bear spray, bears and statistics "My favorite thing about statistics is that they can say anything you want." Show me some convincing statistics that grizzly bears are the greatest danger in grizzly bear country. Or o...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 07, 10:46am
	re: If the risk is low, why carry? Well for me it would be that although the overall risk is low it might be high enough to warrant carrying in certain situations. The Russian River is too crowded for my tastes, but the one time I f...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 06, 4:16pm
	It's about the big picture Mike W.: I am hunter and a gun owner. I know sometimes firearms are successfully used by honest people to defend themselves. A friend and I were discussing this topic and he suggested that everyone...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 06, 3:36pm
	Re: Re: statistics: Bear attacks... "In cases of a bear encounter with a grizzly, what is the probability that you will be mauled?" They are close to zero. Bear attacks are rare events. I told her that in North America ther...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 06, 9:58am
	Re: Re: Re: Re: City folk "...It seems like people are forgetting that NOLS is a school." Is somebody forgetting that? "Be alert, mindful and try to use common sense. But nobody gets out of here alive....	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 05, 7:35pm
	Re: Re: City folk "If you send your kids out on a Scout trip canoeing, and the troop only gives 1 PFD to every 3 kids, and 1 drowns....." Completely different situation. Scouts drown frequently. How man...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Alone in a vast Alaskan wilderness, seven teens fend off a grizzly bear—then try to stay alive January 05, 7:00pm

All Reader Reviews by Buck Nelson

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	Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I've got an older model with the shorter zipper that weighs 23 oz. I use it with my warm clothing (down jacket, balaclava, long underwear) on the coldest nights. I've slept toasty down into th...	In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other December 31, 10:08pm
	ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent I used this shelter on my Desert Trail hike, Mexico to Canada, followed by three weeks canoeing the Yellowstone River. My shelter...	In Shelters - Single Wall Tents November 20, 9:43am
	SMD Wild Oasis I got my Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis for the Pacific Crest Trail. I already had the SMD Lunar Solo, which I love, but decided to save a few more ounces with the Wild Oasis. I planned to switch to the ...	In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless December 14, 5:20pm
	Darn Tough Socks Boot Sock Cushion and Full Cushion, Merino Wool I have been a loyal Smartwool wearer for years. For me, Merino wool is the way to go. On prior thru-hikes Smartwools were very comfortable but seemed to wear out too quickly. So for the PCT I got some...	In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters December 03, 10:43pm
	ULA Helix "Ice Axe" Potty Trowel I bought one at the "kick-off" to use on the PCT. It broke when I was chopping snow to melt for drinking water. I was appalled when I looked at the broken pieces to see how weak this "i...	In Climbing Gear & Accessories December 02, 10:56pm
	GoLite GoLite customer service I liked my Golite Infinity pack but the material was too weak. Golite quickly and cheerfully replaced the pack. Unfortunately I hadn't requested a newer model and after nearly two thousand miles t...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) May 05, 12:05pm
	Everestgear.com Customer Service I hiked the Continental Divide Trail last summer. In New Mexico there were two pieces of new gear I wanted. A friend put in an order with Everestgear.com on my behalf to be delivered to Ghost Ranch. W...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) February 21, 4:05pm
	PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I used these gloves on my CDT hike. Ultralight hiking is all about tradeoffs, and these gloves were a good compromise. Under normal cool conditions, say to just below freezing, they were quite warm. T...	In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear November 26, 8:41am
	Titanium Goat AGP AGP I used these poles on my CDT and PCT and Desert Trail hikes. I often hike with a single pole. These are not poles for people hard on gear. If y...	In Trekking Poles October 08, 1:58pm
	Pak-Lite White Super This is a very good light. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because this is the Backpackinglight website, and there are other lights that are much smaller, lighter, and do a similarly good job. Fo...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps October 08, 11:31am

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