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Lucas Boyer (jhawkwx) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale 38.97˚N, 95.26˚W
About Me Having been a backpacker off and on since the early 90's when a trip to Philmont infected me w/ the bug, I have transitioned over to a lighter kit. My first encounter with UL backpacking was some CDT thru-hikers I met in New Mexico. I went home and combed the web, found BPL, and the rest is history. Right now, I'm between jobs, working at a local running shop and have been doing a little freelance writing, hoping to find a voice for a writing career perhaps. Previously, I have obtained a meteorology degree and master's degree in secondary educ.
CityKC
StateMO
CountryUnited States
My Website URLhttp://www.hobohiker.wordpress.com
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re: trailrunner
Chad, have you looked at the Brooks Cascadia or Nike Pegasus Trail(??). I have not tried these yet, but their road shoes have pretty roomy toeboxes and I believe that the trail models are on the sa...

In GEAR » Help with Trail Runners
November 19, 8:25am
nice pack!
Nate, nice looking pack. The orange shove it and the black gridstop make a sharp looking combo. Your shove it woes might be solved by integrating a draw cord into the seam of the top of your shove ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Backpack: A synthesis of designs
November 19, 8:00am
re; masochist
Can't speak for the streak. But the Masochist is no way what I would call a bulky shoe. They are a no frills trail runner. Lots of breathability, gusseted tongue, light wrap on the toe of a rei...

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews
November 18, 2:00pm
re: pics
Nice. I know I shouldn't be lusting over these. My Ohm is already jealous. Thom, what are your plans for the 2 packs. One for groomed trails/SUL. The other for bushwacking/UL. OR, are you ju...

In GEAR » 2010 MLD Prophet(s)
November 18, 1:48pm
try mountain masochist
I'm not sure why no one has mentioned the Mountain Masochist from Montrail here. It's marketed as a runner, has the aforementioned plate, and fits the light designation. I just returned fro...

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Footwear Competition and Fire Reviews
November 18, 11:10am
oops
Thanks for keeping me honest Tom. In my rush to point out density of stores, I miscalculated the breadth of Southern MO. I should say far Northern MO is outside of an hour too. I guess we could say...

In GEAR » The outdoor industry and the recession.
November 17, 8:52am
Re: kephart
Fritz mentions reading Kephart. The book is available online. I browsed some of the chapters. Kephart put these writings together in the early 1900's. The packs that he mentions weigh 2.25 to 2...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Cottage manufacturers - interviewed
November 17, 8:48am
re: big retailers
Here in the midwest, the Cabela's vs. Bass Pro standoff can't finish nicely, in my opinion. For example, travel across I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City. You will find 4 Bass Pro Outlets. ...

In GEAR » The outdoor industry and the recession.
November 17, 8:00am
re: fleece quality
The LLBean no frills 200w(??) I think, is a nice option. I've had one for the better part of 6 years and wear it almost daily in the winter. It washes and dries looking like new every time. The...

In GEAR » Looking for advice on a jacket...
November 17, 7:48am
re: super prophet
Thom, are you demo'ing these? I've been hitting MLD daily, but haven't seen the super prophet come up yet on the options list. What are we talking cost wise for the upgrade?

In GEAR » 2010 MLD Prophets
November 17, 7:12am

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