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Sean Walashek (caraz) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale bay area
About Me 24 years old. Like being outside.
Cityfairfax
StateCalifornia
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All Forum Posts by Sean Walashek

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RAB
RAB Carrington is a top tier company. Their quality is on par with companies like Arc'Teryx and Integral Designs. They are big enough to have access to all the best materials and technology but...

In GEAR » Westcomb vs. Rab
August 13, 4:32pm

tim, use a trash compactor bag
f you are resolute on making this trip happen then you will enjoy yourself regardless. If you are open to advice, I offer mine. Mike C will tell you sooner than me that a trash compactor bag is a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » West Coast Trail Gear Questions
August 13, 3:28pm

Ali isn't far off
Hey, This Lafuma bag is a good deal. Sure its about 10 oz heavier than comparable $400 bags but thats a good way to lose a lot of weight. I couldn't get the link to post on the full size m...

In GEAR » Upgrading 1 of the "Big 3"
August 13, 1:45pm

Its all what the computer says
I used to work for REI and a few times found .83 cent items that were too good a deal to pass up. Arcteryx softshells for $5.83 etc. The items constantly get reduced. Usually the price on the tag x...

In Gear Deals » REI 50% sale
August 12, 11:52pm

Word on fabric durability
I actually lost my ex light during a class a couple months ago. I would like to report on fabric durability however. One cold night I was walking through a college campus wearing my exlight. I acci...

In GEAR » MontBell Ex Light: UL Madness?
August 12, 11:08pm

got to thinking
I was just watching videos, reading articles on the Alaskan race. I saw that Andrew Skurka ditched a pfd. Could one of these pieces pull double duty as a pfd when boating in cold weather?!?

In GEAR » Insulation Warmer Than Down...
August 12, 8:28pm

awww man
I saw a ton! 2 Really impressive ones that were slower and left a trail across half the sky I could see. Sorry about the ratio, but still better than some parties I went to in college.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Meteors Tonight?
August 12, 10:50am

Meteors Tonight?
On the westcoast they are supposed to be going off around 1 am tonight. Get your bag and pad and warm clothes and sleep in the backyard tonight!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Meteors Tonight?
August 12, 12:21am

not bad at all
Mention of some cottage opperations and sound techniques. GJ guy!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How to Recharge Your Soul - NY Times Op-Ed
August 10, 10:50pm

its a climb
Thats all I remember, a long steep climb of switchbacks out, then a nice plateau medow, then a longer, more gradual climb.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hiking between Merced and Vogelsang HSC's
July 30, 2:55pm

All Reader Reviews by Sean Walashek

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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket
I've been wearing my Houdini hard for about three years, holding up fine. It is my goto piece the grand majority of the time. For backpacking but also around time and hiking. I will layer it over ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
December 12, 6:28pm

Black Diamond Lighthouse
I have owned it for a little over a year now and and on paper it looks perfect in practice its not. The most recent trip will probably be the last time I use it. There are cheaper, more effective, li...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
October 21, 8:32pm

Smartwool Beanie
So it is not the warmest, most weatherproof hat there is. I do not want it to be. It fits great, has a very nice stretch and provides great coverage. It is worn a lot of the time and gives me that ext...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
June 09, 12:40am

Buff Classic
I have a couple buffs. I too have long hair. They save me a shower more often than they should because if my hair is dirty/messy I will just throw a buff on and it really cleans up my appearance. The ...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
June 09, 12:33am