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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Ultralight Multitool?
It would be awesome if Victorinox made a version where you customized the parts yourself based on what you needed for a trip. That would sell like mad I bets.

In GEAR » Ultralight Multitool?
December 30, 4:53pm
Re: GSI pot gripper
Too hard to use GSI gripper on pot without handles? You'd have to grip at the lip which would not be fun to me.

In GEAR » How goes your going pot gripperless?
December 30, 12:14pm
Re: Mountain bikes
Who usually has right of way, the biker or hiker?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » "Damn those mountain bike hooligans!!!"
December 30, 12:12pm
Re: Stink
Good luck with that. I'd just wear Exofficio and rinse it out every few days while wearing my windshirt, IF I was hiking maybe with a supermodel...lol.

In GEAR » Long sleeve shirt for sun protection
December 30, 12:09pm
Re: Re: WAIT...
Chris, wouldn't that depend on how the down is processed after removal? Is the down processed at all to remove any natural oils (making it more waterproof while on the bird)?

In GEAR » Which of these 3 down jackets?
December 30, 12:06pm
Re: Re: Re: Ultralight Multitool?
The Coast multitool was my first, bought at Walmart for 10 bucks back in 2002. I found it yesterday and I still like it. You have to watch the joint screws which can get loose. The saw is only abou...

In GEAR » Ultralight Multitool?
December 30, 6:19am
Re: Ultralight Multitool?
http://www.quirky.com/products/35 http://www.coastportland.com/micro-fish-tool.htm (2 oz) Needlenose pliers Wire/leader cutter Knife blade Saw blade 3 mini screwdrivers (2 flat head, 1 p...

In GEAR » Ultralight Multitool?
December 29, 2:19pm
Re: 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
1. Golite Peak (backpack) 2. Gossamer Gear Nightlight (sleeping pad) 3. Equinox Sprawler Ultralite Bivi

In Editor's Roundtable » 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
December 29, 1:25pm
Re: Sporks SUCK!!!
I'm a spooner, not a sporker.

In GEAR » Sporks SUCK!!!
December 28, 3:42pm
Re: Having food stolen
I was acosted by two turkeys (animal type) at Bright Angel campground some years ago. The turkeys were making rounds on all the campers in search for food.

In Philosophy & Technique » Having food stolen
December 24, 3:58am

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm