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Mark Ries (mtmnmark) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Im to old to fat and out of shape but I sure like hiking and fishing in the wind river range Im transitioning closer to ultra light but still lightweight at best but 35lbs from skin out is alot better than the old 60
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Re: Training canister
Never heard of one. I have tested mine out in the past giving a very quick burst to know what to expect. I sprayed one bear in the smokeys. Just keep in mind that there is not that much in them I ...

In GEAR » Counter Assault Training Canister
July 13, 9:01am
I will take it
E-Mail on way

In Gear Swap » FS - Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket - XL
July 10, 2:09pm
Grizzles
Some very good comments and all sound, sane and obviously educated advise so far. This site needs more education on this subject but every discussion seems to end up so counter productive that I ha...

In Post-Trip Reports » Bob Marshall Wilderness Open – Eccentric But Not Insane
July 05, 12:37pm
Re: Replacing buckle without sewing
I carried a spare buckle for years which was insurance that it never broke. I would look at it real hard and think of a way to repair it with something you carry anyway like bear bagging cord, thin...

In GEAR » Replacing belt buckle without sewing
July 05, 10:22am
The readers digest version
Forrest Gump is funny. From what Ive read Ken is right. Everyone makes mistakes doing our best to correct them does tons for our credibility, doing nothing does also

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 04, 11:46pm
Re: RJ pops in
Remember on Forest Gump when he is running across the US and he has all those followers then all of a sudden he stops and everyone stops and one guys says "Quiet I think he is gonna say someth...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 04, 11:07pm
Re: Help with wifes gear
I would scratch getting the boots and everything listed. You have got over three months I would spend one month of that researching gear on BPL. Definatly get her a cushy pad there are quite a few ...

In Gear Lists » Help with wife's gear.
July 03, 8:25am
Its here!!
Very nice shape Thank You Kimberly Oh and 13.3 oz is the best part

In Gear Swap » WTB Wild Oasis or similar
July 02, 6:24pm
Re: House gone- new gear:tent
Very sorry to hear you lost your house and possesions. I cant be much help on tent suggestions as all I think about is solo nowdays. Good luck and glad to see your wife has her prioritys straight.

In GEAR » House gone - new gear: tent
July 01, 9:20am
Griz and dogs
It would be best to keep the appetizers as close to you as possible

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Grizzlies in Southern Winds
June 29, 8:47am

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