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Thom Darrah (thomdarrah) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern Oregon
About Me Owner of TrailLite Designs; Developing unique gear for the ultra light adventurer.
CityKlamath Falls
StateOR
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.traillitedesigns.com
My PDF Gear ListUL Gear (Summer)

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All Forum Posts by Thom Darrah

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Introducing Chris Wallace as Backpacking Light’s New Gear Editor
Good for you Chris!

In Editor's Roundtable » Introducing Chris Wallace as Backpacking Light’s New Gear Editor
January 10, 7:02pm

MLD - 2012 News
"New MLD Gear Category - WOMENS!!! The Exodus W Pack is first. It features Women Specific S curve shoulder straps that are a little narrower. Women specific torso sizes- the Short and Med are ...

In GEAR » MLD - 2012 News
January 09, 9:14am

Minimalism
Having done a recent PIF gear-closet cleaning I have a feeling not of loss but of liberation. In regard to minimalism I have a ways yet to go but I've made a good start.

In Philosophy & Technique » Minimalism
January 06, 4:54pm

What is the strangest thing you ever saw in the backcountry?
I did not see the following but remember reading the storey and enjoying it immensely; A group of mountain bikers set out to climb a steep and challenging ascent to a summit fire lookout. All ha...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What is the strangest thing you ever saw in the backcountry?
January 05, 8:33am

No New Gear 2012
I made it to 01.05.12, I think I completed the first ever YoYo of the twelve step program for UL gear junkies.

In Philosophy & Technique » No New Gear 2012
January 05, 8:05am

Arc'teryx Alpha LT Sizing
I wear a medium in Arcteryx and for me the Alpha LT is roomier then both the Alpha SL and Alpha FL jackets. It is not a big difference but noticeable - to me.

In GEAR » Arc'teryx Alpha LT Sizing
January 04, 9:01pm

UL backpack with large volume
MLD Ark has the volume your looking for; http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=97 ULA Catalyst is a 2nd option; http://ula-equipment.com/catalyst.asp

In GEAR » UL backpack with large volume
January 04, 4:40pm

Vest replacement
If your wanting to go ultra light check out the new vest from BlackRock; http://www.blackrockgear.com/vest.html

In GEAR » Vest replacement
January 04, 3:32pm

krupicka
"he'll still do really well despite this chronic shin injury" You mean I'm not the only runner dealing with a bad shin injury? So much for that excuse!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2012 R2R2R Group - Training Log's
January 04, 2:43pm

Comparing Cost / Weight
Ben Point taken on the pad. To be more fair to the comparison I will edit the OP to reflect a more substantial pad option. I tried to stay true regarding "functionality" when selectin...

In GEAR » Comparing Cost / Weight
January 03, 11:43am

All Reader Reviews by Thom Darrah

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Montrail Streak
The new Montrail Streak is a very nice shoe for mixed terrain running. I ran a five mile loop with the shoes right out of the box, with no break in period, and the shoe performed great. No hot spots o...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
April 18, 6:27pm