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Phil Barton (flyfast) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Large Tarp Setup Drew, yes, I've tied the tarp to trees. Usually, just one. It's so easy and fast to use trekking poles that I don't really search for trees. For tying to trees, I've used the same r... |
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Re: Large Tarp Setup Drew, an 8x10 tarp is so versatile. I enjoy using mine whenever camping with a group. I use the same guy lines for the 8x10 as I use for my poncho tarp. I have 2 long guy lines for the ends on a A-... |
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Re: Rim to Rim to Rim Dylan, the GC is a great place to hike. April is a good time of year to be below the rim as temperatures can be moderate. But you may be surprised just how hot it can get at the river even in April... |
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All these skills come in handy This past week our family has been without the benefit of electricity and a few other modern conveniences. Thanks to what I've learned in years of camping it hasn't been any more than a bit... |
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Re: MYOG External Pack Frame Bill, that is very interesting using the blue sleeping pad as a hipbelt pad. Every single pack (of a dozen or more) that I've owned has nylon fabric on the hipbelt padding. I enjoy seeing your ... |
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Re: MYOG External Pack Frame Bill, what an elegant design you've created. Thanks for sharing this with us. Looking at your hipbelt, I'm curious about the material. Is that a closed cell foam? How do you expect it to... |
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Re: Easy Question about an Easy Project There is a heat tape that is very thin and light I've found sold right next to Reflectix in our local hardware store. This topic was discussed recently. There's a photo there of a cozy I&#... |
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Re: Extra clothing Doug, the reason that a lot of us on this site carry insulated clothing is that it's multipurpose gear. It serves to provide insulation while inactive in camp during the evenings and in the mor... |
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Re: Group tarps Greyson, the beauty of any size of these tarps is their flexibility. I've found that the 10' length is adequate for head-to-toe coverage with guys that are 6 foot and taller. Here's... |
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re: New Gossamer Gear Poles David, those new GG poles look great. The previous Lightrek poles are fabulous. They have been reviewed extensively here on bpl. I found that Gossamer Gear's product support is also excellent. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Phil Barton
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Pro-Tick Remedy Pro-Tick Maybe you don't have to worry about ticks. In the southern US it's something we have to continually address. The Pro-Tick Remedy is the best removal method I've run across. It is a simple,... |
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TarpTent It's been almost 2 1/2 years since I bought my TT Squall but the process was memorably good. First, I spoke with Henry by phone to chat about the models and what would be the best fit for my hikin... |
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I've had my pair of GoLite Reed pants since at least 2001. They were still sold as Ray-Way gear way back then. These pants are blue (as I remember getting them on sale). This vintage pair of pants... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt I've used RailRider shirts for about 5 years now. The RR Adventure Shirt has become a core piece of my warm weather hiking kit. It is well made, cool in hot weather, and very durable. I wear L ... |
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MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter Mike Clelland's article, "Techniques and Gear for the Lightweight Backcountry Coffee Connoisseur" (BackpackingLight Magazine, Issue 6) was a home run for me. I sorta, kinda, oh maybe a l... |
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Western Mountaineering Highlite All the above ratings capture well the features of the Western Mountaineering HighLite. I've owned mine now for a year. What I really like about this bag is its warmth. I am amazed at what it c... |
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ULA Amp The Amp is my second pack from Brian Frankle. I’ve waited to post a review until my first outing with the pack this past weekend. The ULA Amp meets my expectations for a smaller volume pack to be used... |
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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellant -- Sawyer brand permethrin spray is widely available here at Wal-Mart and many sporting goods stores. If you live in an area that isn't tick infested then count your blessings. If you do live or hike... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad After several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were t... |
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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - California TOPO! software to me is a mixed bag. I've owned 5 different map sets for a few years (US National Parks and 4 different states). What I've really liked -- the ability to print any map the ... |
