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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Prolite Plus? Any estimate of the Prolite Plus insulating value vs. Prolite? They're rather cheap right now! Spec is R2.2 on the Prolite and R3.8 on Prolite + Published SPECIFICATIONS for Regular: ... |
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Re: Why the (Jetboil) width / height choices? I agree it's frustrating. Jetboil originally only sold 100 gram "Jetpower" canisters. Clearly the PCS was designed with that in mind. Then they added 230 and finally 450. To me ... |
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Re: largest gas canisters which fit inside the Jetboil Sol? I'll check tonight- but it looks like the Sol may be slightly larger inside diameter than the PCS. It always seemed that the SnowPeak 110 cans were a snug fit in the PCS but they seem much loo... |
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Kids vs. tents My kids were trained from birth that the tent is there to keep rain/sun/bugs away and not for touching. They appreciate that the fabric is fragile and I will be upset if they damage it. For them,... |
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Re: What are your daily hiking mileage goals? It depends. (?) I've done a few 20 mile days but generally like less. I don't get out too often so the first few days of a trip I prefer to take it easy. Unfortunately about the time I... |
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Re: Sierras - Onion Valley to Portal via Kearsage I grew up at the turnoff to Onion Valley so I've done my share of trips from there. Ken is right- Center Basin creek/junction is a good spot. Vidette is a known bear haunt but other than th... |
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Re: coldest temperature you've experienced? -40 in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Two week resort ski trip over Christmas 1996. First week every morning was below -35C. A couple fine days it was hovering around -40C & F. Even fully kitted... |
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Re: Why the width / height choices? It's about 4 oz heavier- but Jetboil does have a bigger pot for the Sol. Jetboil's Sumo Ti pot is 1.8 liters and will contain a 230 or 450 gram canister attached to the stove. |
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Short pad leg drop off. As I get older I have more trouble sleeping out. I've found that having my legs drop off the pad is very uncomfortable. It gets worse with a thicker pad. I suggest some test sleeps with you... |
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Re: I Can't access BPL from home network Not from PC or iPhone wifi, but iPhone 3G brings me to BPL. I also had wield experience with google earth. Program runs and shows terrain, point of interest, etc but not the orthophotos. |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
