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Frank Perkins (fperkins) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale North East
About Me Click on my website to my gear list: http://www.fperkins.com/backpacking/my-ultralight-backpacking-gear-list.php
StateConnecticut
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://tinyurl.com/67xjoa
My PDF Gear List3 season gear list.

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All Forum Posts by Frank Perkins

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Re: Deoderant choice?
I actually bring a small travel size [whatever they have at the local supermarket], but it's not for me, it's for my cohikers. I can stand the smell of my own stench, but not the people I ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Deoderant choice?
February 02, 6:46am
Re: Database for Gear
If your gear list isn't in google docs, then just upload and share it. Easy peasy. my gear list where the source is google docs.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Database for Gear
January 31, 4:45pm
Re: What do you do for a living
I have a BS and MS in Computer Science and I currently do just about everything there is to do in the web world for a Fortune 100 company. I really love tech and programming and I think my passion...

In Chaff » What do you do for a living
January 31, 3:37pm
Patagonia Spring lineup
R1 Hoody in new color. I didn't see much of anything else that was interesting.

In GEAR » Patagonia Spring lineup
January 29, 3:29pm
Re: Micro Puff Hood v Cocoon Pro 60 Parka
I made a simple chart comparing my short list of synthetic hooded jackets. Since my post above I found a lot of forum posts and BPL articles. Unfortunately, the last big synthetic test was 2005. ...

In GEAR » Micro Puff Hood v Cocoon Pro 60 Parka
January 28, 9:06am
Re: Micro Puff Hood v Cocoon Pro 60 Parka
I'm interested in this as well. In fact, I would love to see some sort of ranking/rating system for: Micro puff pullover vs Cocoon Hoody vs Cocoon Pro 60 Parka vs Montbell UL down inn...

In GEAR » Micro Puff Hood v Cocoon Pro 60 Parka
January 27, 4:03pm
Re: Re: Lightest Fishing Kit
Hey Curt, Could you post come recommendations for 2 oz reels? The lightest reel I could find is ~5oz Frank

In Fishing » Lightest Fishing Kit
January 27, 10:39am
Re: Steripen and Narrow Mouth 1L Platy
This may be a stupid question, but what are the advantages of the Steripen over good old Aqua Mira?

In GEAR » Steripen and Narrow Mouth 1L Platy
January 26, 9:15pm
Re: Lightest Fishing Kit
My Shimano AX SULA reel is 5.5 ounces and Cabella 6'telescopic rod is only 2.8 ounces with .7 ounces of the handle trimmed off. The Cabella rod I believe is only 20 bucks and can shave 3-4 o...

In Fishing » Lightest Fishing Kit
January 26, 9:08pm
Re: How to shave weight from my Marmot Precip?
Shame on you Sam for leaving us with a cliffhanger!

In GEAR » How to shave weight from my Marmot Precip? (and DWR question)
January 25, 2:43pm

All Reader Reviews by Frank Perkins

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Patagonia
My R1 hoody stitching started to fall apart and they took back the old one and sent me a brand new one. I also had a rip in my micropuff vest when my waist cinch cord ripped out. Again, no proble...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 15, 7:53pm
Backcountry.com
Never had an issue with them so they get a 5

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 08, 1:08pm
Taco Bell Spork
I recently used the TacoHell spork on a recent 3 person trip. I had titanium spoon, but my brother and cousin did not and this was a free and light alternative. Unfortunately, two of the sporks brok...

In Cookware - Other
January 08, 12:41pm