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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mark Larson
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Re: Re: Ideal Solo Tarp Size I'm about 6', and I think a 9' ridge is a nice starting point for bivy-less tarping. The 8' tarps just aren't quite enough for me after I add a few inches of sleeping bag loft to each end of my bod... |
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Re: Re: Rain Gear (in warmer temps) I'm not sure how cold your rain is out there, but I can usually hike comfortably in shorts in the rain down to temperatures the 50s-60s, if I can keep a decent pace. I wouldn't break out pants unti... |
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Re: Wicking fantasy I agree with your experience. When I am sweating, I haven't really found anything that can help me feel 'dry'. The benefit of the top-line synthetics is that they dry fairly quickly and generally d... |
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Re: Mystery Ranch Backpacks equals Dana Design quality? Setting aside questions of economics or whether or not fellow BPLers have been on "real backpacking trips"... If you have experience with Mystery Ranch packs, please share it. I'm not sure if yo... |
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Re: Windscreen/Potstand 1oz., Onepiece, Simple Looks great. Some issues I have with many "windstands" is that they are a bit fiddly and a pain to deploy. I usually prefer stoves with a built-in stand, but this screen looks like I can finally us... |
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Re: Patagonia Micro-puff pullover $60.00 !!!!! Thanks for the heads-up. Here's a direct link. Run, don't walk. -Mark |
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Re: Re: Looking For UL internal frame pack Another option would be the Six Moon Designs Starlite. It's 28oz with aluminum stays, also integrates inflatable or closed cell pads into the frame. -Mark |
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Re: MP3 players? Aside from the Shuffle, I haven't seen any iPods I'd want to take in the woods. It's a shame. I like the Creative Zen Nano Plus. About 1oz and 1gig, flash-memory, 18hrs of play with a AAA, FM tu... |
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Reflections on a Long Day [long] The Trip So, yesterday was one of my more ambitious hikes I've done solo. This was on a very familiar piece of trail on the southern AT. The course was an out-and-back trip along the 8.8 miles AT ... |
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Re: Re: No cook meals I'll second the recommendation the pasta salads and especially the soaked cous-cous. TVP also soaks well, but it will need some flavoring. I've had surprisingly good luck with bagels, meats and ... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
