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Robert Perkins (rp3957) - BPL Guest

My Locale The Sierras
About Me I usually plan 2- 3 weekend trips in the Sierras a year and try to do one 'long' hike a year. I really like the Central part of the Sierras.
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All Forum Posts by Robert Perkins

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High Sierra Trail Logistics
I live on the East side of the Sierras and am trying to figure out a way to drop a vehicle off at Whitney Portal and get transportation to the West side of the Sierras to start the High Sierra Trai...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » High Sierra Trail Logistics
October 24, 10:32pm

Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
Another former Neoair user that votes for the Exped, hands-down. The UL7 is quieter, warmer, easier to stay on due to the raised edges, and less slippery.

In GEAR » Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
October 24, 10:26pm

FS: Zpacks Hexamid Twin cuben tarp w/ beak
PM'ed. In line if still available.

In Gear Swap » FS: Zpacks Hexamid Twin cuben tarp w/ beak
October 24, 9:40am

BPL Member Map
Pinned!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » BPL Member Map
October 23, 10:35pm

FS- GoLite Poncho/Tarp
Sold

In Gear Swap » FS- GoLite Poncho/Tarp
October 22, 3:17pm

Tarp/Mid Suggestions For Sierras
Thanks again for the ideas and suggestions. Mark, is the MLD Solo Mid pretty straight-forward in ease of set up?

In GEAR » Tarp Suggestions For Sierras
October 21, 10:59pm

FS- GoLite Poncho/Tarp
Green GoLite Poncho/Tarp for sale. Never used on a backpacking trip. Set up in front yard several times, but in like-new condition. It is the 8 oz. model. Asking $60, OBO shipped in CONUS. PM if in...

In Gear Swap » FS- GoLite Poncho/Tarp
October 21, 3:48pm

What do you do for a living?
Electric Meter Technician for a utility company. I was formerly a Substation Tech. for the same utility where I did my appreticeship as well, but got tired of staying weeks on end out of town. Som...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you do for a living?
October 21, 7:24am

Tarp/Mid Suggestions For Sierras
I will check those companies out Rakesh, Thanks for the heads-up on them! Jay, I have considered that thought as well. I own a TT Moment now and love it, but I have been 'cowboy' camping...

In GEAR » Tarp Suggestions For Sierras
October 18, 9:08pm

Tarp/Mid Suggestions For Sierras
Anyone else with some advice? Thanks.

In GEAR » Tarp Suggestions For Sierras
October 18, 8:30pm

All Reader Reviews by Robert Perkins

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Zimmerbuilt Half-Dome, modified
I have owned many packs with some features I liked and dis-liked on each one, so I decided to give the custom order pack method a shot. After a less than pleasant experience with Kooka bay, I went int...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 24, 9:53pm

Osprey Talon 44
I picked up this pack with my REI dividend and have been taking it for a lot of 'test-runs' in the hills and have come to really love it's fit. I have switched between trying out a SMD Swi...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
April 24, 11:23pm

Six Moons Designs 2011 Swift
I have had a chance to do a quick test run of my new Swift pack with pocket hipbelt, and no stays. I am really impressed with how this pack rides! I loaded it up with about 20 pounds and took it for a...

In Backpacks - Frameless
February 09, 8:15pm

KookaBay air mattress
Edit - If I could, I would do two seperate ratings here. The pad would rate a 4, but customer sevice and response time would be a 1. I'll give it an average of 2.5. I got the pad and overall it...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 05, 1:12pm

MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter
At first I just loved this filter, it had all of the qualities of a good filter; fast pumping, compact, and light. I used it in the Sierra's, in clear water, following the backflushing instruction...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
October 26, 10:32pm