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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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Constraints on total gear volume I might find myself in a similar position, thanks to my gearophilia, but I am forced to keep my gear collection pared down to a minimum -- all my permanent belongings including current gear must be... |
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Army duffel bag Here's a solution from a well-traveled friend. For checked luggage, use a US Army duffel bag with a padlock around the top. No one will go to the effort of trying to cut it or break the lock... |
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FS: Hammock and MYOG universal hammock bug net The following items are for sale: 1_________$18 Green Grand Trunk UL hammock (formerly "The Travel Hammock"). Weighs 14 oz on my scale. Used 2 nights and in like new condition. $20 in... |
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sale pending pending |
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MN hikes My wife and I live in MN and would like to participate in hikes this fall, starting after Oct. 20. Please keep me in the loop if you guys plan anything. Thanks! |
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pm sent sent |
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zipper? Where is the zipper on this net tent? How does one get in and out? |
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price lowered to $170 |
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Montane pants PM sent |
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Re: Stream crossing photo Yes, it was simply a piece of silnylon cut out to form an open-topped cone, with a few pieces of velcro sewn on to form the cone shape. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Klymit Inertia X Frame This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order to help answer people'... |
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Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt This is a preliminary review based on testing the Palisade on my balcony. I'll be using it all summer in the mountains of Europe and will update the review later this summer. The quilt is beaut... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I have seen no other pad that is as comfortable for the weight. True, for most people the Nightlight is not thick enough, but then use two! I doubt you will find a softer, more comfortable pad for the... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads... |
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BMW pro 90 balaclava Like the previous reviewer, I did a modification of the Pro-90 hood. I cut the front piece all the way down and sewed on omnitape velcro (doesn't catch on clothes). I also modified the elastic cor... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I have been wearing these for two years. They are very warm and comfortable for their weight and do not stink up. Before them I'd tried several different kinds of gloves, such as polipropilene and... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip DISCLAIMER: this is a pack that came out in 2007-2008 and was seen as a sturdy and robust pack for the SUL spirit of the times. This model has sinced been replaced by more robust packs that probably c... |
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Oware I recently tried to make an order on bivysack.com and sent a couple of messages to Oware regarding my order. I have not received any replies regarding my issue and am not sure that the order followed ... |
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MLD Trailstar My Trailstar weighs 468 grams, not 650 g as the previous poster stated. That's with the included linelocks and seam-sealing, but without the included rope for tie-outs. You could cut off the 10 li... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy I have used the bivy sack extensively, especially while thru-hiking the PCT. It works. The long length is great for 6'3'', and the width is great. I have the full netting option and used i... |
