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Ryan Gardner (splproductions) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Salt Lake City, UT
About Me I am 23 years old - been into hiking for a long time but have just recently been "enlightened" and am adopting the UL philosophy. Attending the University of Utah, majoring in Exercise Physiology.
CitySalt Lake City
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CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Ryan Gardner

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SLC UL hikers?
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In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Any UL hikers in the Salt Lake area?
March 31, 3:50pm

S. Utah....
I just spent 10 days down there. Just remember - this part of the year is the wettest for Southern Utah - and when it rains it can really rain. It actually snowed on me one night. One night was ...

In Post-Trip Reports » South Utah National Parks
March 31, 3:42pm

I'm just reaching this point...
I'm just reaching this point that Ian is describing. My time spent in front of Excel has dropped significantly (because I think I have made every possible packing scenario). I spent Spring ...

In GEAR » Really pursuing simplicity
March 31, 3:15pm

WM bags...
I didn't know there were any stores around me that stocked WM bags until I stumbled into a climbing shop a few weeks ago. WOW! High loft is an understatement! Those things are amazing! St...

In GEAR » lightweight sleeping bags for tall people
March 27, 8:58pm

Pads...
I am by no means a seasoned expert on quilts... but I've never wrapped my quilt around my pad. That creates more dead air space that has to be heated. If you wrap it around you, and just lay ...

In GEAR » BPL UL Quilt - sleeping pad question
March 27, 8:54pm

eBay e-mail about sales tax...
Who else got the e-mail from eBay about the government trying to tax internet purchases? I didn't read through the whole thing, but it seems like something I don't want. I love buying onl...

In Chaff » eBay e-mail about sales tax...
March 27, 8:51pm

Smoking and hiking...
I know this can be a touchy subject, and this is kind of a weird personal question to ask... but... Does anyone here at this forum smoke? Is there anyone who used to smoke but quit because they...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Smoking and hiking...
March 27, 4:54pm

Anyone tried the closed cell foam from Ed Speer?
I got the 1/4" closed cell foam from Ed Speer that I ordered yesterday. The site calls it "Crosslinked Polyethylene closed cell foam", whereas GG Thinlight is "Closed cell ...

In GEAR » Anyone tried the closed cell foam from Ed Speer?
March 27, 4:43pm

Bag for tall people...
Hey Ben, I am 6'2". I purchased the GoLite Ultra 20 quilt (size long) and it is long enough to pull all the way over my head. I know you specified "bag" in your post, but wi...

In GEAR » lightweight sleeping bags for tall people
March 27, 4:28pm

Sizes...
I ordered all 3 sizes from ProLite gear. That way I can't go wrong!

In GEAR » What size for MB jackets would my wife be?
March 27, 6:56am

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Gardner

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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight
My bivy comes in at 6.3 ounces after removing the bungee that can be tied to the top of your tarp (to keep the fabric off your face). I was holding out forever for a Side Zip Vapr bivy, but after w...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
March 07, 11:02pm

GoLite Jam2
What I like: 1) The shape of the shoulder straps fit me well, I never have to use the sternum strap (I removed it). The padding on the shoulders is very plush as well. 2) The very wide fabric c...

In Backpacks - Frameless
March 07, 10:48pm

Golite Ultra 20
I should preface that I am no quilt connoisseur. The only other quilts I've tried were a Jacks R' Better and an MLD quilt. (Both great products, just not what I was looking for). My size ...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
March 07, 10:29pm

Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket
I love this jacket. My size large weighs in at 7.2 ounces. So far I haven't noticed any real down leakage. It is so light that when I toss it it "floats". It also packs nice and smal...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
March 07, 9:25pm

REI Lite-Core Short
I've gone back to using this pad after trying closed-cell foam pads only. Things I like: - It is fairly comfortable with 1.5" of foam. The comfort level for me rises dramatically bet...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
February 14, 2:44pm

Pro Lite Gear customer service
I have now made quite enough orders with ProLite gear to hope that they carry everything I will ever need - I don't want to order from other companies! I have never spoken with them directly or v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 14, 2:15pm

Mountain Laurel Designs
I've purchased 3 of Ron's products now, all of which have been well designed and of high quality and craftsmanship. My actual items have always been extremely close to the stated weight on th...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 03, 6:43pm