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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
CityPalm Springs
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear ListSub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
"I also hope karma deals with these cretins in a most unpleasant way." Doug is always the nice guy, even when he wishes bad things to happen to bad people. So being non-PC, I say, cruc...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
April 27, 12:20pm

Re: Hacking the jet filter
So why would I want to buy a stove that requires this kind of modification before I take it out?

In GEAR » The New "Worlds lightest cannister stove"?
April 27, 12:17pm

Re: Re: Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
"If you are going to take water in an emergency, then you had better replace it somehow. Even if that means hauling a ton of water back in or somehow driving to the cache." And you nee...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
April 27, 12:13pm

Re: Re: Do the Math :)
"Many of these solar thingies have the basic photovoltaic cell followed by an internal rechargeable battery and/or a buck-boost power converter." Yep, watts is probably a better measur...

In GEAR » Status of practical solar chargers?
April 27, 12:11pm

Re: Yippee!!
"I was wondering-will it fit inside the foster's can? I think the reason my original TD stove got smashed is that it fits in to the rolled cone and got loose in my pack. Rubber bands dont ...

In GEAR » Trail Designs stove replacement?
April 27, 11:51am

Re: A Couple of Winter Loops Through the Southern Los Padres
Nick, I always enjoy your trip reports, especially the pictures. These looked like great fun even with the problems like closed roads and no water.

In Post-Trip Reports » A Couple of Winter Loops Through the Southern Los Padres
April 27, 11:39am

Re: Wool Button Down Worn For 100 Days--Kickstarter Project
I like wool shirts and the cost is reasonable compared to what new quality wool shirts cost. My problem is that kickstarter projects are risky for those who pledge money. I would rather purchase...

In GEAR » Wool Button Down Worn For 100 Days--Kickstarter Project
April 27, 11:36am

Re: Grey Poupon Packets - HELP!
"I was wondering if anyone knew of any chain restaurants that carried them where I could grab a few?" A few near me used to carry them. But they quite carrying them because people kept...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Grey Poupon Packets - HELP!
April 27, 11:30am

Re: New Software
A 20MB zipped file for a gear list? A spreadsheet is much lighter (smaller). This is BPL :) To be honest I have a pretty good spreadsheet that does all kinds of things and is much, much small...

In GEAR » New Software
April 27, 11:24am

Re: Re: Bring the long sleeve
"I recently switched to a helium and a houdini. I find it's rare that I need a rain jacket in the summer in Washington, but I sure would not go out without one. You carry a couple more oun...

In GEAR » WIndshirt Vs. Rain jacket
April 27, 11:04am

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody
Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
March 09, 11:38pm

ULA Equipment
5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 23, 1:49am