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Eugene Smith (Eugeneius) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nuevo Mexico
About Me Addicted trail runner, desert rat, and I love backpacking whenever I can. The Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico is my fortress of solitude.
CityLas Cruces
StateNew Mexico
CountryUSAish
My Website URLhttp://desertpaincave.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear List2 year old outdated gear list that needs to be updated badly

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All Forum Posts by Eugene Smith

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Re: Where does durability win over light weight?
Desert hiking? Water vessels. Drop a platy out here, you're screwed. I strap a durable bottle to my pack now and leave one platy style vessel in my pack for camp or filled up for dry str...

In GEAR » Where does durability win over light weight?
January 10, 10:55am

Re: Re: thread deleting
poof!

In GEAR » NEW Patagonia Encapsil ("Dry Down") Parka
January 09, 12:17pm

Re: Looking to start bikepacking after many years away from cycling
Whatever you do, post some pics once you sort it all out. I don't think you can go wrong with anything mentioned from Salsa or Surly really.

In Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring » Looking to start bikepacking after many years away from cycling
January 09, 12:02pm

Re: PM me if you want my link to a review on the jacket
Where did the other posts within this thread go? You know, all those well thought out tongue in cheek responses. So the original thread was deleted, then the seperate thread in response to the or...

In GEAR » NEW Patagonia Encapsil ("Dry Down") Parka
January 09, 11:32am

Re: Re: First Snow- 1/4/13
Joel makes these little outings much more enjoyable than they would solo. He has an honest enthusiasm for playing outdoors that I often lack as an adult, for him it's all fun and entirely abou...

In Post-Trip Reports » First Snow- 1/4/13
January 08, 8:33am

Re: Best in it's class? Not really..
Properly shaped non-adjustable hoods can work just fine, the Nanopuff hoody is a great example, at least on my dome it is. The Golite Bitterroot elastic hood? Not so much. I'm attracted to...

In GEAR » New MH ghost whisperer down jacket, 7oz
January 06, 10:49pm

First Snow- 1/4/13
Snow falls from the sky, the sun presses through densely congregated clouds. Such a beautiful contradiction in our desert landscape. Sharing a chocolate dipped cone on this cold afternoon, my fou...

In Post-Trip Reports » First Snow- 1/4/13
January 06, 3:35pm

Re: Re: Gear Price Increases For 2013
Is the SMD Lunar Solo one of the shelters Ron has made overseas? That could explain the generous savings there to the consumer. Either way, a decrease in price is good for anyone looking for ligh...

In GEAR » Gear Price Increases For 2013
January 04, 10:58pm

Re: Looking to start bikepacking after many years away from cycling
Hey Joe, I rode the "12 Hours of Old El Paso" back in October in the Solo Male dividision/ Singlespeed. That was some fun. I plan to ride in the "12 Hours in the Wild West&qu...

In Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring » Looking to start bikepacking after many years away from cycling
January 04, 10:36pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Is it worth it?
Dig around and find a deal on the D7000. They can be picked up on Amazon for less than the D90, so there isn't a reason to go that route IMO. I loved the autofocus on the D7000, never once ...

In Photography » Is it worth it?
January 04, 10:24pm

All Reader Reviews by Eugene Smith

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Mountain Laurel Designs
Ron had my MLD Spinnaker Monk tarp repaired and improved upon free of charge with reinforced tieouts in 1 week, from shipping to Rons' shop, sewn, and shipped back to me, one week! This would nev...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 10, 9:43pm

Golite Shangri La 1
I have owned the Golite Shangri La 1 for several months now and have used it on about 3 trips so far in the desert southwest with variable weather conditions in the mountains and lower regions. F...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
May 16, 7:20am

Western Mountaineering Megalite
I recently used the WM Megalite on a 5 day trip through the Gila with temps at night ranging from the mid 20's to the lower 40's. Light wind was present each evening and the bag and draft tub...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
April 13, 10:00pm