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John Brochu (JohnnyBgood4) - BPL Forum Member
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PLBs + Increased Safety of Rescue Teams One of the only arguments I've heard in favor of PLB's that resonates with me is that they increase the safety of all the individuals working rescue. However, it seems that as these devices... |
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Re: VBLs >>>As a winter backpacker/pulker and former Nordic patroller (10 years) & present Alpine patroller I can say that VBL socks are REQUIRED for keeping boot liners dry.<<< The... |
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Re: backcountry/tele skiing Hi Gerry, Thanks for the response. I think when I have time tomorrow I will start a thread in the Winter Forum so I don't hijak this thread with all my questions. Thanks again, and I w... |
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Re: Warmth of down jackets http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=18950 That post will probably be helpful. |
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Re: ski gear >>>our options are nothing short of amazing compared to a short time ago.<<< I'm trying to get into backcountry/tele skiing and I find there are so many options and so much... |
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Re: Re: slippery when wet? I have 295s and they're pretty dam good on wet granite imo. Much better than the New Balance trail runners I used to use. |
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Re: new ideas >>>thanks for the advice. this gear list is for the new england area and some slight changes when I go to the colorado rocky mountains.<<< Two 1 liter recycled soda/water bottl... |
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Re: Backpacking light? Yeah, they're not true UL's or they would be wearing trail runners! |
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Re: Going to Vegas, Death valley or Lake Mead See what you can find on Red Rocks Canyon just outside the city limits. I've only been there rock climbing, but I think you could do some overnight hikes in the vicinity. It's BLM land and ... |
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Re: Good Morning Everyone... Let's have Coffee Whatever you do - just don't buy a Kia. Worst auto buying mistake of my life. |
All Reader Reviews by John Brochu
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zpacks Company I first bought a Blast 18 which is now my go to pack for extended weekend trips. Since then, Joe has made me a custom cuben fiber cat tarp, a custom cuben fiber rain skirt, and a custom stake bag. ... |
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ULA Conduit Used this pack on 5 or 6 overnight trips ranging from one night to 7 nights and a base weight ranging from 8 to 12 pounds. The pack is outstanding. It carried well up to 28 pounds. The hip belt po... |
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Sierra Designs Isotope Jacket 2007 I bought this jacket a while back mostly to bring on longish alpine routes as a wind/emergency rain jacket. I've only actually used it climbing once, but have carried it up several climbs in my ha... |
