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Robert Perkins (rp3957) - BPL Guest

My Locale The Sierras
About Me I usually plan 2- 3 weekend trips in the Sierras a year and try to do one 'long' hike a year. I really like the Central part of the Sierras.
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All Forum Posts by Robert Perkins

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High Sierra Trail Logistics
Thanks to all who posted ideas. I think I am going to do a semi-loop going in over Shepherd Pass and out Whitney Portal to alleviate travel logistics. My next question is for anyone who has don...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » High Sierra Trail Logistics
October 30, 2:31pm

Do you play an instrument
Another cool thread. I play any kind of percussion instrument I can get my hands on. I have played drums for jazz bands, marching bands, and now for a worship and music team at church. I need to fi...

In Chaff » Do you play an instrument?
October 30, 2:25pm

BSA discrimination policy
Douglas, Both good points. I didn't say that Christians couldn't support the ACLU, I just meant to say overall I do not support them or agree with many of their positions. I think that that...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
October 30, 2:09pm

BSA discrimination policy
Dave, With both of your snide posts on this thread you have proven my point on how Christians are 'fair game' to throw any label or smart-a@# comments you want to make and they are cool! Yo...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
October 30, 10:30am

BSA discrimination policy
I'm also amused at how the 'open-minded', all-tolerant, all-accepting crowd is good with opinions UNTIL it is a christian or jewish opinion, then it is fine to label and throw expressio...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
October 29, 5:51pm

BSA discrimination policy
I agree with Ken. The Boy Scouts need some competition. So then all of the parents that agree with their policies can continue to send our kids there and have them continue to be a great organizati...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
October 29, 3:40pm

High Sierra Trail Logistics
Thanks for the ideas. I am leaning more now towards a loop or semi-loop of some kind. As far as the "no-brainer" vehicle shuttle method goes, it doesn't work when you live on the East...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » High Sierra Trail Logistics
October 25, 7:20am

Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
Dan, No problem. The problem with all gear is how subjective it is to everyones experiences with it. Like you mentioned, for 3 season hiking, either one will work, but for me it was an easy choice....

In GEAR » Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
October 24, 10:47pm

High Sierra Trail Logistics
Bob, Good idea! Maybe as I get closer to permit season I can post a plan to find anyone interested in that idea. Thanks.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » High Sierra Trail Logistics
October 24, 10:41pm

Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
Best sleep I have had in backcountry! I have owned Big Agnes ins. air cores, Neo Air, and sold off a Kooka Bay pad that was over-kill and overweight for my needs and I haven't regretted getting...

In GEAR » Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
October 24, 10:35pm

All Reader Reviews by Robert Perkins

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Zimmerbuilt Half-Dome, modified
I have owned many packs with some features I liked and dis-liked on each one, so I decided to give the custom order pack method a shot. After a less than pleasant experience with Kooka bay, I went int...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 24, 9:53pm

Osprey Talon 44
I picked up this pack with my REI dividend and have been taking it for a lot of 'test-runs' in the hills and have come to really love it's fit. I have switched between trying out a SMD Swi...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
April 24, 11:23pm

Six Moons Designs 2011 Swift
I have had a chance to do a quick test run of my new Swift pack with pocket hipbelt, and no stays. I am really impressed with how this pack rides! I loaded it up with about 20 pounds and took it for a...

In Backpacks - Frameless
February 09, 8:15pm

KookaBay air mattress
Edit - If I could, I would do two seperate ratings here. The pad would rate a 4, but customer sevice and response time would be a 1. I'll give it an average of 2.5. I got the pad and overall it...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 05, 1:12pm

MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter
At first I just loved this filter, it had all of the qualities of a good filter; fast pumping, compact, and light. I used it in the Sierra's, in clear water, following the backflushing instruction...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
October 26, 10:32pm