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Thom Darrah (thomdarrah) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern Oregon
About Me Owner of TrailLite Designs; Developing unique gear for the ultra light adventurer.
CityKlamath Falls
StateOR
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.traillitedesigns.com
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All Forum Posts by Thom Darrah

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MYOG: tyvekground cover / bivy combo
I completed the tyvek bivy project this weekend and I feel pleased with the result. I will have pictures and a finished weight ready later today that I can email to anyone with interest. Send me a ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
March 10, 9:00am

MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
I completed my secound tyvek ground cover / bivy this weekend. My basic concept is a tyvek ground cover with an attached tyvek cover to form a basic bivy. I will post the finished weight after havi...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
March 09, 12:22pm

epic windshirt
WildThings makes very nice gear and I know you would be pleased with the quality of their epic windshirts. Epic fabric has its limitations, as do all fabrics, but having said that it performs well ...

In GEAR » Looking for a light, quiet, hooded softshell / windshirt
March 06, 12:52pm

"ground cover / bivy'
I know that my project will not result in the lightest set up but may reduce the number of items carried. I typicly have carried the Tyvek ground sheet, a bivy and my tarp. So if I can make this (g...

In GEAR » ground cover / bivy
March 06, 12:38pm

ground cover / bivy
Like many I use a Tyvek ground cover as part of a bivy / tarp system. I have been so pleased with the performance of the Tyvek below me I thought why not try it above also. Using my bivy as a patte...

In GEAR » ground cover / bivy
March 06, 11:04am

Windshirt
Take a look at the Arcteryx Squamish, it weighs in at 5.2 oz in size regular,is made of gossamera fabric and is hooded. I use this shell for road running and it is quieter and softer than the Houdi...

In GEAR » Looking for a light, quiet, hooded softshell / windshirt
March 06, 10:35am

Winter Tarp
A tarp that is made for winter conditions is MSR's Twin Peaks (2008 model is called Twin Sisters). This is a tough, fairly light (at under two pounds) and enough room for two plus gear. This is...

In Winter Hiking » Shelter - Day Hikes
March 06, 8:28am

Windshirts...
I forgot to mention that WildThings also has a "superlight windshirt" that is made of silicone coated nylon fabric that weighs in at 2.4 oz, is a half zip pullover and comes in three colo...

In GEAR » Windshirt Philosophy
March 05, 3:39pm

Wind Shirts
WildThings makes two windshirts using "epic" fabric. A hooded full zip that weighs in at 10 oz and runs $130.00 and a half zip pullover at 6 oz for $105.00. I have the half zip that I'...

In GEAR » Windshirt Philosophy
March 05, 2:34pm

Re: Thin Socks
Look into DeFeet socks, the best socks ever. You can see their sock options at www.defeet.com, you will be pleased.

In GEAR » Liner socks instead of thick wool?
March 04, 7:27pm

All Reader Reviews by Thom Darrah

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Montrail Streak
The new Montrail Streak is a very nice shoe for mixed terrain running. I ran a five mile loop with the shoes right out of the box, with no break in period, and the shoe performed great. No hot spots o...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
April 18, 6:27pm