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Tim Heckel (ThinAir) - BPL Premium Member

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All Forum Posts by Tim Heckel

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PLB
Now, if they would just include a PLB.

In GEAR » Cell phone with GPS receiver
October 12, 8:52am

Re: WTB: MontBell UL Sleeping Bag Cover
I have one for sale. *******SOLD*********** It has been used only a few times, is clean, and in like new condition. Includes original stuffsack. I don't need it with my current sleeping sys...

In Gear Swap » WTB: MontBell UL Sleeping Bag Cover
October 12, 8:37am

short
I've used both combos you mention. The 1/8" thinLight goes on nearly every trip. It works well under the other pads and around camp. I abandoned the NightLight torso pad because I found...

In GEAR » GG ThinLight and GG NightLight 3/4 combo
October 08, 2:39pm

conditions
"...what would have been a better setup for warmth and shelter? Would a different tent been better? Would a thicker bag made a difference?..." Those conditions don't sound out of t...

In GEAR » Cold - I got cold!
October 07, 1:31pm

No Rinse
I use this no-rinse stuff well away from water sources http://www.norinse.com/outdoorproducts.htm. When I can, I do rinse with a little warm water after using it. If I can't rinse I just spo...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Cleanliness on the trail
September 30, 2:20pm

Interest
Huzefa, I too am following this with interest. How can the material be patched if punctured? The pad needs to be "field maintainable". Having seen the comments on thickness I have to...

In Gear Deals » Cuben Fiber Down Air Pad
September 29, 10:37am

neoair small gg
First, I sleep cold. Early this week I was in the San Juans of Colorado at 10,700'. Night temps were below freezing, probably in the high 20s. I used a small Neo-Air with a Gossamer gear 1/8...

In GEAR » Neo Air Small
September 25, 10:20am

I/O tight
Hi Jim, I have a pair of I/O tights and really like them. They are light weight and I find them great for an added layer when active in the cold. They double as a sleep-and-emergency layer in sp...

In GEAR » I/O Bio Merino?
September 15, 12:03pm

Rain Gear
The other Gatewood advantage, not yet mentioned here, is that it doubles as rain gear allowing you to reduce clothing weight. Personally I would not use it without a bivy when snow/rain/wind are i...

In GEAR » Gatewood Cape or Golite Poncho/Tarp & Bivy?
August 05, 7:10am

Roclite sold
Thanks Brad, the RocLite shoes are on the way.

In Gear Swap » Whim L / Roclite 295
July 15, 8:11pm

All Reader Reviews by Tim Heckel

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MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter
Normally I use a Steripen Aventurer for water treatment and carry MSR tablets for a backup. But I use a filter when going to an area with unknown water quality or into an area I know requires a filte...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
June 02, 10:19am

Golite Pinnacle Pack
The top strap on my Golite Pinnacle pack started coming off during my first weekend trip. The straps are sewn on with a flimsy stitch. I immediately took the pack to a local gear seamstress (who doe...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 28, 10:58am

Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles
I love my GG poles. After a year of fiddling with the REI UL carbon sectioned poles that won't lock I got my fixed poles and they are perfect for me. I do not miss the wrist straps at all. Love ...

In Trekking Poles
October 04, 3:25pm