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The Idemonster (idester) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Grew up in the Adirondacks. Retired Army. Currently a DoD civilian. Want to retire again and do more backpacking!
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All Forum Posts by The Idemonster

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Re: quilts
There is this screaming deal on a Nunatak Expedition quilt: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=70640

In GEAR » Colder weather - quilt v bag for side sleeper?
April 16, 9:03pm

Re: Cost vs capabilities
"I'd say cutting edge technology on the battlefield is not something we can afford to lose." It's a fair point. To a point..... :-) As we know, vast numbers of people alone ...

In Chaff » This is our America
April 16, 7:34pm

Re: Annual vs Forum Member???
For the most part, it really comes down to whether or not you read the articles. If you're only here for the forums, then I'd say switching to the forum membership is a good idea. If you re...

In Chaff » Annual vs Forum Member???
April 16, 6:43pm

Re: Back pedalling on the high road?
"Aw. All this time it seemed like you were making a weak, convoluted argument, but really you were just using me as a tool to share with all of us an important lesson about the inherent limita...

In GEAR » First impressions: Tundra ethical sleeping bag model Pure-0
April 16, 5:21pm

Re: Re: Re: This is our America
"On some level, don't really big appetites necessitate really big armies?" Well, yes, of course. If we want to continue to take as much of whatever we want, regardless of whose ...

In Chaff » This is our America
April 16, 10:21am

Re: break-ins
"I hate that I bring my phone with me because I feel that much less disconnected." But you don't have to turn it on/use it. I bring mine because I'm not leaving such a thing in...

In GEAR » Things you don't carry.
April 16, 9:21am

Re: Re: Colder weather - quilt v bag for side sleeper?
"I've been reading a bit more closely, and realise now that the wide katabatic quilts are listed as 58" wide - so in theory wider than the 3 season nunataks... however I've been r...

In GEAR » Colder weather - quilt v bag for side sleeper?
April 16, 7:46am

Re: no drafts in a bag
"Recently a 5* F. Nunatak quilt was in Gear Swap. If it is that cold, why would I need to be able to expose a hand or foot to the outside air?" Still is. :-) I'm also a quilt user ...

In GEAR » Colder weather - quilt v bag for side sleeper?
April 16, 7:41am

Re: Hipbelt
"So be ready to stand on your own two feet and take responsibility for the design." "I think Chris is great if you know exactly what you want. If you aren't completely sure wh...

In GEAR » Zimmerbuilt
April 16, 7:00am

Re: Ti Flask
Like Anna T., I use the titanium curved flask from Snow Peak.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Best UL container/carrier/flask for whisky or scotch?
April 16, 6:28am

All Reader Reviews by The Idemonster

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Packa eVent
Eddie Hinnant's eVent Packa is not a piece of UL gear, even if you factor in the combined use of rain jacket and pack cover. But it's very good for what it is and what it does. I've had th...

In Clothing - Raingear
May 08, 9:09pm

Warbonnet BlackBird
The Warbonnet Blackbird hammock offers, quite simply, the most restful and comfortable sleep I've ever had in the backcountry. It's very well made (craftsmanship), strong and sturdy, and has n...

In Shelters - Hammocks & Accessories
April 05, 8:13am