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Matthew LaPatka (gungadin) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Matthew LaPatka
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More Delerion experience I had the opportunity to try the Delerions out for more miles over the weekend. I went for a six mile day hike on Friday over very hilly and rocky ground. I wanted to get a good feel for what the... |
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sizing The sizing seemed complementary with the many pairs of New Balance running shoes that I have work for years. |
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Re: Re: Delerion deployment My concern with a shoe that light would be support and stability. Those features seem like the first to go. But I am unfamilar with it so it could be good. I am coming off a severe ankle sprain ... |
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Re: Re: Delerion disappointment The shoes do reek! I never smelled the silica gel packs that come with them so badly. I took them to my classroom for an afterschool run, and my whole classroom smelled. My students couldn't bel... |
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Delerion disappointment I received my Timberland/Golite Delerion Pro's on Monday with much excitment to finally finding the ultimate adventure racing shoe that would drain water very fast. While I was wary of buying a Ti... |
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Sea to Summit bags The Sea to Summit ultra-sil bags have worked well for me in my pack. I have not had any issues with anything getting wet. I really like them. I use the one for my clothes as a bear bag in the tr... |
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Asolos I have really liked my Asolo FSN 90 boots. They have been comfortable and have done all that I could ask them to for the most part. While I wear trail runners for most of my hikes in the Alleghen... |
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Delerions I just ordered a pair from Zappo's. They are supposed to be in on Monday. I am looking forward to trying them out. They are exactly what I have been looking for for a long time. |
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Re: Golite 24 The closest kind of bottle I have to the one that you are describing is a 23.7 ounce Propel plastic water bottle. It is pretty tall and narrow, so I don't know how this compares to yours. The Pro... |
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24 I really like my Golite 24. I use it for adventure races and for barebones weekend trips. All in all it does a very good job. 1200 cu in., weighs about 21 ounces, and the nylon that it's made ou... |
All Reader Reviews by Matthew LaPatka
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Mountain Laurel Designs Ron Bell has created an amazing cottage shop which consistently turns out cutting-edge UL and SUL gear, not for the masses, by for the true purist. I now own four of Ron's products: 1. 2007... |
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Patagonia Patagonia has been the maker of my most-used outdoor (and casual) garments, and I couldn't be happier with them. I have been extremely pleased with what I have bought from them and have always be... |
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Patagonia DAS Parka The Patagonia DAS has been a great addition to my winter hiking kit. While there is no doubt that it is pretty bulky in the pack (I would like to see a newer insulation than the PG 3D), it keeps me w... |
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Patagonia Wool 2 Zip Long Sleeve The Patagonia Wool 2 zip is a great baselayer for hiking or trail running. It wicks very well, smells fine after A LOT of use, is comfortable to wear and has a great zipper. It also is not chilly af... |
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Sport EYZ ultralight sunglasses For less than half an ounce and a handful of dollars, you can get a solid pair of shades from Gossamer Gear that keep your eyes protected. I always hesitate to get expensive sunglasses since I can be... |
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Gossamer Gear Polycryo Ground Cloth(medium) I have tried a few different ground cloths (footprints from tents-heavy!, Tyvek, plastic sheeting), but this one is my favorite. It is light, pretty cheap, durable if used intelligently, and waterpro... |
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Not Without Peril by Nicholas Howe Not Without Peril by Nicholas Howe This book describes many of the harrowing experiences that hikers have gone through while trekking or skiing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. While this book does not discuss lightweight back... |
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Montbell Thermawrap Vest The Thermawrap vest has been an excellent addition to my summer, late spring, and early fall gear list. It weighs under 5.5 oz, provides some extra warmth when the temps. fall into the fifties (when ... |
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Montbell Stretch Gaiter I bought these gaiters for what they were: a light weight (1.5 oz), breathable, water-resistant, stretchy gaiter that could keep junk and light rain/ground water out of my shoes. They do this very we... |
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Bent Gate Moutaineering Customer Service I was very disappointed with my experience with Bent Gate. I ordered two pairs of Gordini gloves in October 2006. I got the one pair in a week and was told the other pair was backordered and would b... |
