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Buck Nelson (Colter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Umbrellas seem better in theory than in reality for most But let me start by saying that if you are an umbrella user and you like them, you don't need my opinion. On the PCT many people start out with umbrellas. Many find that when they want them ... |
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GPS is a wonderful tool Where navigation is critical, I like to have a GPS with spare batteries, and map and compass. Basic navigational skills with map and compass are important, but in my opinion there is far too muc... |
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Maps and compass and GPS All are great tools, and I've had them all fail, including a compass pointing south. |
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Bugs, Aqua Mira I agree with Eric, for me Aqua Mira has little or no taste. It's my favorite water treatment method. It's a favorite of other Backpackinglighters, also: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-... |
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Some things I'd do -Lighter pack -Lighter shelter. I really like the Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo. Six Moon Designs and Henry Shires make outstanding lightweight shelters and there are scores of them on the PCT for g... |
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There are lessons to be learned From what I've read, there are creek crossings in that area that are often marginal. Obviously marginal creek crossings can become nearly impassible after hard rains. As others have pointed out... |
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Will they like your food choices? You likely have already considered this, but I have found that it's rather risky planning someone else's menu. Taste and preferences and even caloric needs are so subjective. Do they all li... |
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Down is my choice It takes a lot of water to soak a down jacket through. If you truly get it soaked you probably fell in a creek without having your down jacket in a waterproof bag, or you let your shelter get flood... |
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Another week where no one was killed by bears... There has been one fatal bear attack in the United States this year. Meanwhile, if this is a typical year, there have been nearly 23,000 killed on the highways (including 4 fatalities in Alaska the... |
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Alabama? I would leave the bear spray at home As far as I know there has never been a fatal bear attack in Alabama in recorded history. This is the Backpackinglight forum and a key to packing light is to leave unneeded stuff at home. I saw som... |
All Reader Reviews by Buck Nelson
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Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I've got an older model with the shorter zipper that weighs 23 oz. I use it with my warm clothing (down jacket, balaclava, long underwear) on the coldest nights. I've slept toasty down into th... |
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ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent I used this shelter on my Desert Trail hike, Mexico to Canada, followed by three weeks canoeing the Yellowstone River. My shelter... |
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SMD Wild Oasis I got my Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis for the Pacific Crest Trail. I already had the SMD Lunar Solo, which I love, but decided to save a few more ounces with the Wild Oasis. I planned to switch to the ... |
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Darn Tough Socks Boot Sock Cushion and Full Cushion, Merino Wool I have been a loyal Smartwool wearer for years. For me, Merino wool is the way to go. On prior thru-hikes Smartwools were very comfortable but seemed to wear out too quickly. So for the PCT I got some... |
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ULA Helix "Ice Axe" Potty Trowel I bought one at the "kick-off" to use on the PCT. It broke when I was chopping snow to melt for drinking water. I was appalled when I looked at the broken pieces to see how weak this "i... |
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GoLite GoLite customer service I liked my Golite Infinity pack but the material was too weak. Golite quickly and cheerfully replaced the pack. Unfortunately I hadn't requested a newer model and after nearly two thousand miles t... |
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Everestgear.com Customer Service I hiked the Continental Divide Trail last summer. In New Mexico there were two pieces of new gear I wanted. A friend put in an order with Everestgear.com on my behalf to be delivered to Ghost Ranch. W... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I used these gloves on my CDT hike. Ultralight hiking is all about tradeoffs, and these gloves were a good compromise. Under normal cool conditions, say to just below freezing, they were quite warm. T... |
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Titanium Goat AGP AGP I used these poles on my CDT and PCT and Desert Trail hikes. I often hike with a single pole. These are not poles for people hard on gear. If y... |
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Pak-Lite White Super This is a very good light. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because this is the Backpackinglight website, and there are other lights that are much smaller, lighter, and do a similarly good job. Fo... |
