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Jamie Shortt (jshortt) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale North Carolina
About Me I grew up in VA exploring and camping the woods around my house. As a teen in the 80's I learned how to backpack by reading books. Back then my pack weight was a respectable 27 lbs and I hit the woods every chance I got. Once adult life took over it was rare to take an overnighter. I faced several challenges during my middle age life and turned to the outdoors to restore me. As my knowledge and skills advanced, my base weight dropped to below 5 lbs. With this came a freedom that I had never experienced before.
CityHolly Springs
StateNC
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://www.LytW8.com
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Re: M50 Pullover Jacket
Answer to some questions... How warm... I made it to replace my montbell down inner jacket. My inner has 2.0 oz of 800 fp down. This jacket has 2.25 oz of 900 fp down so I believe this jacket is...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 Pullover Jacket
June 06, 4:19pm
Re: Nice jacket
Many thanks for all the encouraging words! Clint Newitt, As to how to fill the jacket... take a look at these instructions I did for making a down quilt (link on page). This should explain the ...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 Pullover Jacket
June 05, 1:20pm
M50 Pullover Jacket
I just finished my M50 900fp down pullover jacket. It was based off a modified Thru-Hiker Kinsman pattern. I had to make some adjustments to account for down instead of synthetic insultion, but tha...

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 Pullover Jacket
June 05, 11:26am
re: MYOG Bivy
Chris and I have been emailing back and forth to get this design as close as possible, if someone were to recreate it. I need to clarify that in the design on my website the 6" height for the ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Bivy
May 21, 9:47am
re: MYOG Bivy
I missed this most recent string of posts so this is a little late. But I did get a chance this morning to put together what I think is the latest simple bivy pattern. I put it on my website. Here ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Bivy
May 21, 8:05am
re: WTB: Kinsman Pullover Pattern
Chris, I reread my post and it sounded preachy which was not my intent. I was really trying to promote the value of the kit to anyone looking to make one. I've seen you leaning to your own crea...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Kinsman Pullover Pattern
May 18, 8:22pm
re: Want to make a quilt... (many questions)
Jonathan, I will offer my quilt instructions. It is not exactly what you are after... its down and 40 degree quilt, but it does provides dimensions and techniques for making a versatile, yet easy t...

In Make Your Own Gear » Want to make a quilt... (many questions)
May 18, 8:05pm
re: WTB: Kinsman Pullover Pattern
I can't say enough about the Kinsman kit. I'd encourage anyone who can sew to make one. The kit not only includes the shell material, insulation, and pattern, but it also includes the zippe...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Kinsman Pullover Pattern
May 18, 7:54pm
re: How do you guy out your flat tarp?
I have always had luck with a traditional A-frame pitch. Here is a picture of 5'x8' tarp, I think it is similiar to the Scout Tarp. I use 8 stakes and minimal cord. The rear corners are sta...

In GEAR » How do you guy out your flat tarp?
May 14, 5:24am
re: 24-Hour Gear Lists
Wow! What a set of submissions, each one is really great in so many different ways. The creativity shown is impressive. I am honored just to have my submission read by the judges. Eric, I really...

In Gear Lists » 24-Hour Gear Lists
May 13, 6:04am

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