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Scott Waldrop (cooldrip) - BPL Premium Member

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RE: membership benefits
I agree with everyone about the articles. No other information outlet I'm aware of considers the technical/scientific aspects of gear performance. The tests on CO emissions from stoves is wor...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Why Should a Person Become a Member of BPL?
March 04, 10:07am

RE: Questions
Hi Brad, Isaac accurately answered #1, the weight is 17 oz. or so. As to the others: #2 The cost is $185, vs $110 for silnylon. The shipping is a bit more because the weight exceeds a pound. ...

In GEAR » eVent Packa
February 27, 8:52am

eVent Packa
I received a fantastic new piece of kit today from Eddie Hinnant at Cedar Tree: a red eVent Packa! Obviously I haven't been able to field test it yet, but some first impressions: I ordered...

In GEAR » eVent Packa
February 27, 1:03am

RE: Because I can ...
I wouldn't reccomend using the AUG or the AK in a home invasion; there is a pretty good chance you're neighbors will take as much fire as the bad guys, considering the potential penetration...

In Chaff » Because I can...
February 26, 8:36am

RE: Removable bivy top
Does it really need to attach to the inner? Since you already have a floor, why not enclose the foot, then wrap it under your pad and attach the opposing sides with cord ala Nunatak Arc style?

In Make Your Own Gear » Removable momentum bivy top thing?
February 25, 11:20am

RE: MLD tarp
The MLD tarp is outstanding, and would be among the best choices in that size of cat-tarp. Ron Bell's (MLD's owner) craftsmanship is second to none, and there are always little details on ...

In GEAR » tarp for the beginner tarp camper
February 25, 8:22am

RE: Cottage Daypack
How about a ZPacks "Zero" stuff sack pack? $60-$70, simple, light. I bet Joe would make one in Dyneema if you needed it super-durable.

In GEAR » ULA Camino
February 23, 2:03pm

RE: Bug Shelter
I'm using a MYOG copy of the MLD Serenity shelter. They are inexpensive to make if you're handy with a sewing machine, although the mesh can be a pain to cut/sew because of the stretch. T...

In GEAR » Bivy question
February 23, 8:07am

RE: Bivies
Welcome Justin! What I think you are thinking is true, at least for me. The conditions inside a bivy on a warm summer night are pretty similar to a sauna. I can't vent enough to keep the h...

In GEAR » Bivy question
February 23, 7:57am

RE: AT Summer List Suggestions
You could lose some weight with lighter containers/smaller quantities of your various toiletries. A couple of BPL mini-dropper bottles could save you probably 5 oz. on the DEET and sanitizer. You...

In Gear Lists » AT Summer List Suggestions
February 20, 12:34am

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