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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Colorado About Me My primary pursuits are mountaineering (hiking with the goal of a summit) but I am beginning to re-kindle my love of Backpacking. In particular I have become a big fan of the Ultralight approach and love this website. I seem to be in a perpetual state of shelter/sleep system evaluation. My current setup for shelter is a GG SpinnTwinn with MLD Bug Bivy (summer) or Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy(colder). Sleep system is Katabatic Chisos 40 degree quilt with Neoair short. City Castle Rock State CO Country USA

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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin

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	Re: And the winner is... it's a tie? Ultimately it sounds to me like your personal objective is faster boil times and willing to pay a slight weight penalty for that. It all comes down to preference I guess, weight vs wait :)	In GEAR » Caldera Cone and Trangia January 13, 10:13am
	Exped with GG Thinlight Happened on this thread and wanted to add a combination that I think might work well for me as a side sleeper. I fold up my GG Thinlight pad 1/8" and rest my Exped Air Pillow on top. This do...	In GEAR » My never ending search for the right pillow January 12, 8:50pm
	GG Spinntwinn with MLD Bug Bivy I use the MLD Bug Bivy with my Spinntwinn. Good writeup and pictures on that combination here http://www.briangreen.net/2011/07/tarp-bivy-combo-your-sub-1lb-shelter.html	In GEAR » GG Spinntwinn and Summertime bug protection January 12, 7:19pm
	Re: GG SpinnTwinn in the wind After posting I saw this thread http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=71961 That gives me some options if I opt to replace with carb...	In GEAR » GG SpinnTwinn in the wind January 11, 5:47pm
	GG SpinnTwinn in the wind I have the SpinnTwinn and have the aluminum pole set you can buy with it. I have noticed that in wind or a tight pitch that they will flex under stress. I shot a video today to illustrate. You c...	In GEAR » GG SpinnTwinn in the wind January 11, 4:40pm
	What Greg says Completely agree with what Greg says. I also wouldn't want to eat a certain way at home and then suddenly take a < 2 week backpack trip and eat a completely different way.	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Daily calorie requirements for long term thru hikes? January 11, 11:17am
	Buff pulled over your Exped The other tip I have found both effective and comfortable is pulling my buff over my Exped pillow. The Buff material feels much better against my face and at the same time makes the pillow more re...	In GEAR » how do you stop pillow sliding off sleeping mat January 10, 5:20pm
	Exped Synmat UL 7 question Interested if anyone has used the Synmat UL 7 in winter conditions. Was it enough or did you need a thin piece of foam or reflective "blanket" under it for any additional warmth?	In GEAR » Exped Synmat UL 7 question January 09, 1:22pm
	Re: Re: FS: Patagonia R1 Hoody, Men's Small with Tags I am 5'9" 150lbs and have the R1 Hoody Mens Small. It's a snug fit. Excellent piece of gear.	In Gear Swap » FS: Patagonia R1 Hoody, Men's Small with Tags January 09, 1:17pm
	Nemo Meta 1p I know you have already ruled it out but I wanted to defend it a bit. I have owned one for 2years now and have been extremely pleased with it. It is basically a mid with a mesh side entrance from...	In GEAR » What's your favorite 3-season 1P tent? January 07, 10:33pm

All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin

	Review	Category
	Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width) I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan...	In Shelters - Bivy Sacks May 15, 6:03pm
	Marmot Atom The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe...	In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other May 31, 1:59pm

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