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Raymond Estrella (rayestrella) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Northern Minnesota
About Me I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
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All Forum Posts by Raymond Estrella

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not respectable?
I don't get it Ryan. What makes you say that? Personally I am looking forward to the new products. I don't plan on "replacing" anything. I never "plan" on soaking my ...

In GEAR » Patagonia makes dry down
November 07, 8:57pm
cynical
"Yeah, old and cynical, that's me." Oh trust me, I was being cynical when I posted their description. "when wet has up to 30% more loft than untreated down". Lets see, we...

In GEAR » Patagonia makes dry down
November 07, 6:21am
Water Bottle Bidet
hmm, add a couple Alka-seltzers and you can have a pressurized "flush" too. ;-)

In GEAR » Water Bottle Bidet
November 06, 6:38pm
scale
Just take it to the Post Office and use the one in the self-serve area. ;-)

In GEAR » Caldera Cone Ti Tri ULC "Fusion"
November 06, 6:53am
MSR Hoop
I have a bit of experience with the Hoop. http://tinyurl.com/a9yeb7p But I did not use it in winter as right after I wrote that review I got a 4-season tent to start testing. I do agree th...

In GEAR » MSR Hoop????
November 05, 6:59am
Allied Feathers Resist-Down
I don’t think the Allied Feathers Resist-Down is the same thing as the DownTek stuff. This is from their site: “Allied Resist-Down™ is hydrophobic, engineered to keep your customers warm ...

In GEAR » Patagonia makes dry down
November 05, 6:48am
making use of Hurricane Sandy
"So I am 1/2 smart???" You must be smart, and seeing as how you made it out of the shelter before the tree landed you must be half-fast too... ;-)

In GEAR » making use of Hurricane Sandy?
October 29, 9:02pm
backyard
If you do decide to setup in the backyard Doug, watch out for the coyotes... ;-)

In GEAR » making use of Hurricane Sandy?
October 29, 9:20am
60 days?
Ha, not yet I am sorry to say. I only use mine in winter. My lungs still work fine for 3-season puffing. I don't carry mine with the batteries loaded though. I warm the batteries in my pocke...

In GEAR » Anybody got long-term feedback on the CT Microburst?
October 26, 8:53pm
light weight tights
http://www.underworks.com/hosiery/pantyhose.html#large Sure, ;-)

In GEAR » ultralite tights?
October 26, 8:39pm

All Reader Reviews by Raymond Estrella

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Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Size: Large Year manufactured: 2009 Weight listed: 2 lb 10 oz (1185 g) Actual weight 2 lb 9.8 oz (1180 g) Volume listed: 3700 cu in (61 L) Load weight capacity sugg...

In Backpacks - External Frame
June 15, 7:47pm
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
I bought one of the first Seedhouse SL2s in 2004. Last year I bought the new, lighter version pairing it with carbon fiber poles and Ti stakes to make a total weight package of 2 lb 15 oz (1.33 kg). I...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
February 16, 3:37pm