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John McAlpine (HairlessApe) - BPL Premium Member
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Thank you I really appreciate all your input. Buying a new bag is never an easy decision. I'm willing to pay up to the $750 price for a good bag. You'd be surprised at how that REI bag is approxim... |
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Looking for New Cold Weather Down Bag I thought I'd throw this question at the Mountaineers.... I have an old (25 year old) 650 fill REI bag that's rated at -20F. It's seen better days and I'd like to replace it. I&#... |
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Good Job Rakesh That was very nice of you to give your boots to one of the Kilimanjaro porters. I'm sure he really appreciated your kindness. And 'thumbs up' for heading to Tanzania to climb Kili....... |
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30 bars for me I just picked up 30 bars for myself. I went with a mix of chocolate and PB. At 2.3 ounce for those calories......great deal. THANKS |
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Rail Rider Men's Madison River Shirt with Insect Shield Check out the Rail Riders Men's Madison River Shirt with Insect Shield "Beat the heat and bugs with this sun-blocking, well-ventilated and stylish shirt" http://www.railriders.c... |
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Stay away from the FF Hyperion Jacket Just a word of warning on lengths. I own the Feathered Friends Hyperion Jacket and it's to short. I definately get drafts up my back. It's a very well made jacket, but to short. I'm... |
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kelty redwing 2650 or 3100 Francis, Congratulations on having the time to travel. Like Ben I've been all over this world of ours. Over 20 years I've traveled thru 52 countries.....from Uganda, Saudi Arabia, Chin... |
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Great Gear List Thanks David for leading me to his gear list..... http://www.andrewskurka.com/advice/gearlists.php |
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Circling Alaska in 176 Days My hats off to Andrew Skurka for completing such an endeaver. I just finished reading the article of his journey in the March 2011 issue of National Geographic. This dude is a machine! He's ... |
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Passport? Ryan, Great read!!!! I have a stupid question..... Did you need your Passport to cross into Canada? I hear that's how you get out of there. I'm aware of the "Application for E... |
All Reader Reviews by John McAlpine
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LightHeart Gear Cuben Solo W/Awning I picked up this tent for several reasons. I wanted a light tent; I wanted it to be waterproof right out of the bag; I wanted room inside for me and all my gear; I wanted a dry entry; I wanted to use... |
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Kahtoola Microspikes Microspikes I've been using these little brother crampons over the winter and have found them to be perfect. I've used them on non-glacier snow fields up to 12,200 feet and they have not failed once. The... |
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Osprey Exos 58 I'm 47 and been hiking on and off for 35 years. I've gone through many packs and thought it was time to try a lighter pack. Sure this pack isnt ultra light, but have you tried those things?.... |
