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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://ddrake.net
My PDF Gear List2012 SUL List, 2 nights

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Re: Anybody recognize this old pack?
I really like the simplicity of those old packs--if you have a chance to weigh the frame and pack bag I'd be curious to know the results. My father-in-law still hikes with his REI pack of a si...

In GEAR » Anybody recognize this old pack?
April 19, 10:13am
Re: Crazy Golite Sale
>"Maybe they need to pay their taxes.Need a quick cash flow increase." I'd guess clearing out old inventory at a time when folks are gearing up for summer and cottage makers hav...

In Gear Deals » Crazy Golite Sale
April 19, 9:38am
Re: Critique Is Appreciated
You could chip away at this list and get it a hair below 10#. Your alcohol fuel, for example, is a consumble so doesn't "count" in BW. Light and knife could be much lighter, as the ...

In Gear Lists » Critique Is Appreciated
April 19, 9:33am
Re: Quilt?
I have the 1+ season quilt, bought during a similar sale last spring. For the price, hard to go wrong. Construction quality is pretty good, loft is good, temp rating is accurate in my experience....

In Gear Deals » Crazy Golite Sale
April 19, 9:00am
McMaster-Carr?
Try this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-mesh/=h60k15 Other options there, too (including woven). Edit: Simultaneous post with Daniel above.

In Make Your Own Gear » A Source for Welded Stainless Steel Mesh?
April 18, 8:38pm
Re: Re: re Heels
>"Now if men could only lose that odd, long, colorful piece of fabric around their neck that could get caught and potentially choke them...:)" Kat, do you mean our capes?

In GEAR » Why do we like flat shoes?
April 18, 10:10am
Re: First MYOG project: Cuben backpack
Nice pack--I'm guessing main bag volume is in the 30-35 liter range?

In Make Your Own Gear » First MYOG project: Cuben backpack
April 18, 10:00am
Kind of a drag...
Wasn't it von Clausewitz who said, "Internet discussion forums are the extension of high school by other means"?

In GEAR » performance between single and double walled shelters
April 18, 9:54am
Re: Is my gear list and weight for 3 day 2 night 3 season through hike average, light (missing things) or heavy (take things out)?
Hi Mik. I would replace the jetboil--there are a lot lighter ways to boil water (including the newer Jetboils). Bag seems heavy for the conditions, and maybe for its temp rating (Not sure--I ...

In Gear Lists » Is my gear list and weight for 3 day 2 night 3 season through hike average, light (missing things) or heavy (take things out)?
April 18, 9:47am
Re: Proper Groundsheet use
A few inches in from the edge of the tarp. Same thought as you--don't want to channel water. I don't use a bivy.

In GEAR » Proper Groundsheet use
April 17, 5:41pm

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