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Richard Lyon (richardglyon) - BPL Lifetime Member
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On the scale Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46 Very close to Ghandi |
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Ibex wool lofted jacket I saw this at the OR Winter Show. It looks to be about the same size as fleece, probably a bit heavier. Uses merino wool for the loft. Don't know how well it compresses for pack storage. Looked... |
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Coldest temperature Absolute temperature, -40 F (which is also -40 C) skiing at Grand Targhee, Wyoming. It was so cold that any fog on my goggles froze immediately. Camping, about -25 F in Yellowstone Park. Fel... |
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Sun hat Unless you expect constant rain, the Sunday Afternoon Adventure Hat is the best I've found. Tilley a close second. Sunday Afternoons is coming out with a waterproof version of the Adventure hat... |
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Gear in NZ You'll find things to be much more expensive in New Zealand. When I hiked the Milford Track last March my friend, who was teaching there, arranged to have be bring over a rain jacket and pants ... |
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First rate book Picked one up at the OR Show, and I really like it. Easy to read, good illustrations, and - best of all - common sense about saving weight. Highly recommended. |
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Wild Things pack - torso John, I'm not sure exactly, but my torso is 22.5 inches and I had to size up to an XL. I'll ask Wild Things, but as you probably know WT has changed its product line. Should be someone a... |
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Updating and price reduction Updated to reflect sales, and price reductions on several items, including Patagonia. |
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Conundrum in the snow We had a dusting of snow when I was there in mid-September. Breathtakingly beautiful. |
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PM sent On a Valandre Mirage |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Lyon
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Introduction to Packrafting September 2009 A great way to spend three days, and a great course. Four instructors for eight students (difficult to improve on that ratio), all of them knowledgeable, friendly, and good at instructing. Great scen... |
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Nunatak Alpinist I don't doubt what the other reviewers have said, and I'd be upset at not getting what I expected after paying custom prices. My experience has been just the opposite, however. I have sever... |
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Feathered Friends Customer Service FF's customer service has been exemplary. I've bought two bags and a down jacket over the years (and sale stuff for others) and the telephone reps have gone out of their way to help. Most rece... |
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Mountain Gear My only problems with Mountain Gear are website-related. I've had gear shipped to the wrong address and once or twice been unable to complete an order online. But it's easy to get a live (and ... |
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Exped Downmat 7 Drawbacks - You need to inflate it with its bellows, and (1) the bellows will slip off the port for inflation very easily; (2) it's tough to close the port after inflating without losing some infl... |
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Patagonia Everything I've ever purchased from Patagonia has been high quality and functional, and I've been buying for years and years. On the few occasions when I've had a question or a problem, Cu... |
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Backcountry.com Backcountry.com shows how customer service should be in the Internet era. A human being is easy to reach on orders and comes back with informed answers on technical questions. Free shipping on orders ... |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) I have used Rainy Pass for repairs (torn mesh, zippers) and customization (adding windows to tents. Each time I have received knowledgable advice and an accurate (and reasonable) quote from a telephon... |
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Wild Things Gear Customer Service I don't doubt Joan's report - bad things occasionally happen even with great companies - but I'm surprised because my experience has been just the opposite. Latest experience is a good exa... |
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SteepandCheap.Com SteepandCheap.Com If you find something you need or just have to have the prices can't be beat. I recently skied with someone who works for backcountry.com (owns SAC) who said that its prices are lower than what an... |
