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Jake D (JakeDatc) - BPL Forum Member

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Re: re: free shafts
Nice, I'll give it a shot. do you remember what the shaft length was? i'd be aiming for 45-46" total for my "happy medium" 116cm length. i wonder if BD or Leki would...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
March 04, 6:25pm
Re: Baskets??
No baskets unless there is snow for me. Not using straps allows me to let go if i get stuck. They fit in my Osprey storage bungee better with no baskets. Re: using straps like xc skiers.. p...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
March 04, 5:58pm
Re: wat?
lol at cutting spoons and toothbrush to save grams when many ounces could be saved elsewhere i love my long spoon for FBC and pb jars. i trimmed my toothbrush so it would fit in a ziplock sid...

In Philosophy & Technique » How do I shorten my spoon and toothbrush?
March 04, 3:15pm
Re: length
probably.. i'm 5'7 and i got the EE Small size and it fits me perfectly. my MYOG synthetic is similar sized though i'm not sure exact length.

In Make Your Own Gear » Question about MYOG synthetic quilt construction
March 04, 3:11pm
Re: Question about MYOG synthetic quilt construction
http://kringlelight.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/sin50_guide.pdf but use strips of newspaper instead of extra fabric (it will rip off later and leave no trace) http://smg.beta.photobucket.com/...

In Make Your Own Gear » Question about MYOG synthetic quilt construction
March 04, 9:07am
Re: Re: Re: my pillow
Yep, side sleeper. I only inflate the exped pillow (2-3oz max, i ditch the stuff sack) part way so it isn't a balloon and i'm good to go. other benefit of having a shirt over the pillow i...

In Gear Lists » Always trying to get a little lighter...
February 28, 2:05pm
Re: my pillow
re: jackets and clothes for pillows great idea right up until you need more warmth or dryness while sleeping. I don't carry much for spare clothing and that tends to be one of the easiest w...

In Gear Lists » Always trying to get a little lighter...
February 28, 12:55pm
Re: packboard Hut Croo style..
From what i've seen they tend to hike like they are posing there.. hands on the bottom rails to help take some of the load. regularly do 50-80lbs with 100lb load being a prized accomplishment.

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 25, 4:32pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: External Frame Packs?
pff just go packboard Hut Croo style.. (do repeated resupply loads for 3-6 months.. become a beast)

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 25, 3:46pm
Re: Re: Re: Upright or recumbent exercise bike? Which works the hiking muscles better?
Recumbent will use your glutes and hamstrings more than an upright bike. if you have any back problems then i'd go with the recumbent.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Upright or recumbent exercise bike?
February 25, 8:47am

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