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Roger B (rogerb) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: use poncho tarp as a ground sheet I have read this thread with interest, having spent almost 2 weeks on the Nordkalottleden Trail in July 2010, walking from Björkliden to Kilpisjärvi reports are here. My experiences were rain fo... |
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Re: Re: Cody Lundin primitive minimalist hiking techniques Mark is this what you are looking for? |
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Re: Cobungra River Fishing, Victorian alpine area, Australia Brings back many memories of trips on the Bogong HP. Thanks for sharing. |
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Re: trail designs sidewinder - wood burner I have two reports on the use of the sidewinder with the 900 ml Evernew pot here and here Further testing at home confirms my feeling that a wide pot such as the Evernew pots is ideal for use... |
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Re: Backpacking in the Nordics and Baltics Evan, I suggest you take a look at Nordic Lightpacking you will find a list of blogs from lightweight backpackers in that region. On the blogs you will find many trip suggestions. |
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Re: BPL Vapr Bivy- Original version Sold pending payment |
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SOLD BPL Vapr Bivy- SOLD Thanks for looking |
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Re: more helpful feedback TARP Hi Cesar, the Integral designs Siltarp 2 is available from Friluftsland in Denmark (where I live) it is a 3 by 2.45 m tarp with many tie out points. You can look at the tarp details here and the Fr... |
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Re: @ Mike Cesar you may also want to take a look at Nordic Light Packing if you have not already done so. |
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Re: Re: Betamid Betalight weighs 19 ozs without stuff sack, but no upper venting when compared with shangri la 2 |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove It took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 Spinntex This tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design. Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece... |
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BackpackingLight.com When it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri... |
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C and C Outdoors Yes I had hoped for a great deal on their Integral designs equipment, but in the end I gave up and went elsehwere (and paid more). I wanted the gear, not the stories, |
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Pentax Optio WP The Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c... |
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Jolt Gum For me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY. I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover My micropuff is my go to Pullover and coupled with my possum fur vest has provided me with warmth and comfort into the teens. Additionally it packs small. |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t... |
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IBEX Wool Liner Gloves Light, warm and solid. These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s... |
