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Kevin Babione (KBabione) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Kevin Babione
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Redundant Items I usually go out with the same group of guys so they're used to me nagging, but I want to know EVERYTHING that they're bringing along so that I can eliminate any redundant items in my pack.... |
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Hammock Tarps I have a custom hex-shaped tarp made by Lawson Equipment in Cuben. I don't think he's making tarps anymore, but it's really awesome. Look at ZPacks or Mountain Laurel Designs - they... |
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Looks like my Gatewood Cape As mentioned by a previous poster, it looks like the SMD Wild Oasis or Gatewood Cape when they're in "full lockdown" mode. I've pitched my Gatewood Cape the whole way to the gr... |
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Used TP After doing my business one afternoon in a torrential rainstorm and finding that my TP got wet and became globbed together, I switched to using a quarter square of a disposable blue shop towel from... |
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iPhone Tracker - Google Lattitude If you have data coverage for your phone (which doesn't happen where I usually hike) you can use Google Lattitude and it will update your position regularly. I wouldn't count on this thoug... |
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Tying your tarp to your tree strap Bryce, I've tried tying my tarp off to the tree hugger strap but as mentioned it was really hard to adjust. I'd be afraid of one of two things happening: - That when you're in th... |
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Nice List Bryce - nice job putting it together. I think you'll be pretty comfortable and can't wait to hear feedback from the trip. I also have a GT Nano 7 hammock but I've dropped it (with w... |
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SUL in a Hammock Bryce, I hammock throughout PA and have a couple of thoughts and suggestions: - Any knots you put in your Amsteel lines will likely be so tight after you've spent a night in the hammock t... |
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The Packa If you haven't seen it yet, you might want to consider The Packa as a great alternative. I have one in silnylon and one in eVent and love it. It has huge pit zips to give you as much ventila... |
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ADK Winter Mountaineering School It is really reasonable, and I also like that you're required to bring your own food and snacks for when you're on the trail. In addition to keeping the costs of the trip down (at least wh... |
All Reader Reviews by Kevin Babione
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Montbell Extremely Light Down Jacket I'm a big guy and have the Ex Light in XXL - weighs 7.8 ounces. In addition to being a great piece of insulation to wear I've found that I can use it in my hammock as an extra top quilt by op... |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin I just finished reading the book - it's an enjoyable and quick read. I've got two weekend trips planned this spring with guys who have never backpacked in their lives. I'm passing the bo... |
