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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Jim W.
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I Can't access BPL from home network I haven't bee able to access BPL main page, forums, anything from my home Verizon FIOS network since Friday. Tried on two computers, three Browsers, and my IPhone. The IPhone is fine on 3G. ... |
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Chaff in California You've been watching too many Baywatch reruns. The truth is that Malibu water temps can be in the 50's (F) in August. We actually have a mountain or two here also. Christmas week 2010 one ... |
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3 kids, 4 days, yosemite. We did 2 kids, 5 days: We hiked from Tuolumne to Yosemite Valley when my daughter was 8 and son was 6. One of our goals was for the first day to be fairly easy at not too much altitude. It was... |
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Re: cardio goes up with trekking poles, not down "If you aren't seeing this type of upper body workout and cardio improvement, I'd say it's almost certian you are using them wrong." Not using them wrong, just not enough. ... |
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Re: Trekking pole energy: What is your weakest link? I used to ride bikes and hike a LOT. My legs were like tree trunks and my arms like toothpicks. After a bunch of years raising kids my cardio capacity is way down but my legs are still pretty str... |
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Re: "Is all weight equal? - Trekking Poles ..." I used to laugh at poles but then tried them. I think they safely double my speed on steep downhills while also reducing stumbles. Flats or moderate uphill they require more energy and I just car... |
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CA destinations for East Coast Scouts. Partiers at 2:00 AM? I've never heard backpackers partying. Trying to scare away bears maybe, but not partying. Car campgrounds are another story. Airport: King's Canyon is slightl... |
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Tony Re: Heat Exchanger Pots... Tony- Funny I had asked you a question in that thread regarding your mods but didn't read the test results. We also discussed the issue two years ago. http://tinyurl.com/Jetboilwind-2009 ... |
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Re: How cold can it get in the high sierras? -15 F is the coldest I've seen in winter. In summer I generally suggest that you equip to be comfortable at freezing; that should let you survive at 10F. With older overly optimistic temp ... |
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Stove@altitude So true. I've used the Jetboil PCS at 14,000'. It smelled like it wasn't burning very cleanly. No problems under 12000. |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
