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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2, while getting some more luxury.
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My Website URLhttp://photobucket.com/images/Swbackpacker/
My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: Sierra Designs Cloud Airshell 4 ounce raincoat
It's supposed to only be used when RAIN starts to fall (this is the marketing's emphasis, not mine)...ok, isn't that what a rain jacket is for? Reading the website, it states the r...

In GEAR » Sierra Designs Cloud Airshell 4 ounce raincoat
January 18, 10:24pm
Re: Dewey Point, 1/11 to 1/13/2013
Great photos. When I glanced at the pre-trip announcement, thought you all were going to do a day-trip. Seeing packs, shelters and stoves, what were everyone's sleep insulation at below zero?

In Post-Trip Reports » Dewey Point, 1/11 to 1/13/2013
January 15, 6:19pm
Re: Anatomy of a 24: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Excellent trips and food for thought. What were the lows?

In Post-Trip Reports » Anatomy of a 24: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
January 15, 6:16pm
Re: Re: My UL List...and the shirt
I packed a Feathered Friends Hyperion down vest iirc for camp. We (my girlfriend and I) were hiking late into dinnertime trying to find a level camp with water after dodging weather all day, looki...

In Gear Lists » My UL List for this past summer in the Rahwah's and Zirkle Wilderness area
January 14, 9:40am
Re: ..UL List ... summer in the Rahwah's and Zirkle Wilderness area
A couple of rain and hail storms had me wanting a bit more protection but only a "bit" more Looking at your list, how do you feel about an additional base-layer shirt to your mix? ...

In Gear Lists » My UL List for this past summer in the Rahwah's and Zirkle Wilderness area
January 13, 8:06pm
Re: Grand Canyon Permit/planning
The further from the Corridor, the better. Also if you are flexible on dates/campsites, that may help rangers squeeze you in. There's also a slot for alternate itineraries that you may also ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Grand Canyon Permit/planning
January 11, 5:44pm
Re: Re: Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
I did a few of these in the military and a 35 lb ruck is standard. I made sure most of my weight was water and gatorade as to drink most of the 35 lbs as I hiked. Guess the "30 lbs of brick...

In Other Activities » Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
January 11, 1:49pm
Re: What's Your Favorite Piece of Gear?
Custom pack(s). With a long torso, fit from a store-bought pack has always been iffy but no more.

In GEAR » What's Your Favorite Piece of Gear?
January 11, 10:28am
Re: New black Zimmerbuilt pack is done!
Looks good. I have a stripped down Zimmerbuilt with a mesh back but more pockets in a winter version for easy access to gloves, hats, gaiters, goggles, etc... could be interesting.

In Make Your Own Gear » New black Zimmerbuilt pack is done!
January 11, 10:25am
My Fac
Tarptent Moment for most of what you have listed. Before that I had the BA Seedhouse but wanted a vent, more vestibule space, etc... This year I'll go tarp but keep my moment for buggy trips.

In GEAR » What's your favorite 3-season 1P tent?
January 07, 12:31pm

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