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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Re: los padres NF gene marshall/piedra blanca trail
I won't know for sure until we get a bit closer but I think I'll try and get out there for one night of this, likely Saturday, then turn back. It would be good to see some of you again.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » los padres NF gene marshall/piedra blanca trail
March 07, 7:49pm

New product that radically shifts how backpackers approach field hydration
I hear Sawyer has been working with Ray Jardine to develop Ray-2-O(TM), an all-organic water product that can be made at home with Ray's kit for only $149. Originally created to hydrate Ray...

In GEAR » "New product that radically shifts how backpackers approach field hydration"
March 06, 10:07pm

Re: Re: Re: Packs
I carried a Black Diamond BBEE. I'm wanting to buy the Ultimate Direction Peter Bakwin model though...I like up front bottles. I did that on my BBEE with a velcro strap, but I'd like p...

In Post-Trip Reports » SpongeBob Zen: Joshua Tree CRHT, 3/2/2013
March 06, 1:41pm

The Sierra Nevada
"The High Sierra" "The Sierra" ...not the plural "Sierras"; it's one range and one name. Go ahead, flame me for being a nitpicking elitist, but I figure the...

In Chaff » The Sierra Nevada
March 05, 10:12pm

"The Finest Down Parka I'll Never Own"
It looks like an absolutely beautifully crafted winter jacket that I would absolutely love to own... ...but likely never will. My wife is a wonderfully generous and kind woman but I would com...

In GEAR » "The Finest Down Parka Ever" (Patagonia)
March 04, 9:55pm

SpongeBob Zen: Joshua Tree CRHT, 3/2/2013
A brief report on my side of the BPL CRHT run across Joshua Tree last weekend. Sweeping the Garden: SpongeBob Zen Thanks to everyone that made it!

In Post-Trip Reports » SpongeBob Zen: Joshua Tree CRHT, 3/2/2013
March 04, 8:00pm

Re: Joshua
"...Only that I will be completely present in the experience. Good stuff." Given my "training" for this one, I'm definitely going to be present in the experience. Ve...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Joshua Tree CRHT Run
February 27, 5:42pm

Re: Craig....
There are some sharky areas down here, but I feel for Northern Californians/Pacific Northwesterners. But on the whole, I think the KFC Double Down is far more dangerous to our species than any...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best wildlife encounters?
February 27, 2:34pm

Re: Re: Re: Re Re Damage from backpacks
"For middle-schoolers with several large books, it's common for backpacks to be 15lb or more..." My son's (6th grade) backpack weighs, on average, 27 pounds. We've put it ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Damage from backpacks
February 27, 9:11am

Wildlife...of the aquatic variety.
I know we're talking backpacking...but this happened Tuesday of last week at about 6:45 AM so I have to tell it... I paddled out at my local before-work surf spot. I'm the first surfer ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best wildlife encounters?
February 26, 9:00pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm

Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm