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Bob Bankhead (wandering_bob) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Map & compass I carry both religously, even if I think I know the area well. Rarely does the compass get used. My maps are handy most of the time if for nothing other than personal comfort, knowing I can get a g... |
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Censorship again at BPL For a better understanding of Ryan, his history, and his philosophies, go to http://ryanjordan.com/about-ryan-jordan Scroll down to "Read Ryan's Timeline" Read it and draw more ... |
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Re: Rocky Terrain + Tent stakes Carry 2 titanium nail stakes. They make great starter holes for your other pegs in hard packed and/or rocky ground. I always carry them in the Sierra and Rocky Mtns If you still can't get yo... |
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Wider WM Highlite You're like me - you'll be happier with the 62 inch and larger shoulder girth WM bags. I'm a rolly-polly side sleeper and the 59 inch girth is too tight on my arms when I'm lying on... |
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JMT ? need bear can below MTR? Just because they are not required in a given area does not mean they are not needed. Remember, bears do not read maps; they just use their nose. If it smells good, they will come. YMMV |
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Rain Pants +1 on the long sleeve shirt. If I get too warm, I can always push up the sleeves, but when it gets cold, I can not roll down a short sleeve. My usual hiking clothes for both the PCT adn the CT... |
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CT gear list First pass: Hooded wind shirt - you will wear this every single day (although rarely all day) Rain pants - the monsoon season starting in mid-July brings cold, often torrential rains every af... |
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\DR with two people inside My wife and I have used the Dbl Rainbow ever since they first came out in 2006. There is plenty of room for two inside, especially lying down. The choke point is the narrow width at the top; on... |
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Re: Chocolate that doesn't melt? I've never had a problem with M&Ms melting. The chocolate softens a bit, but the sugar shell holds everything together. Note that when softened, they can be crushed easier by pressure. I... |
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Re: Re: Never go to the bathroom in the wild again! No clue, Roger. Given it's location relative to both man and cat, it could be any caliber you want it to be and it would be out of reach and utterly useless. |
All Reader Reviews by Bob Bankhead
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Western Mountaineering The Company WM products are a 5+ WM the company does not sell direct, only through dealers, ergo end-user contacts would not be expected. Their printed catalogues do list their address and FAX and telephone nu... |
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Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce I use a lot of Mountain House Pro Packs and as much as I like the flavor and texture of this item, I avoid it like the plague. The overwhelming downside is the cheese they use. It does NOT rehydra... |
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Mountain House Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice One of my favorite Mountain House meals, albeit a tad too sweet for my taste; too much pineapple, not enough sour sauce. Nonetheless, it makes a great motivator to get to a dinner spot when I know one... |
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Mountain House Precooked Scrambled Eggs with Bacon I tried these several years ago when they first came out - no bacon in them then. They were horrible! Like a previous reviewer said, virtually flavorless yellow sponges. Last year I noticed they ha... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles I decided not to buy these when they first came out because fully closed they were too long to carry on my pack in checked baggage on the plane, and I really didn't want to hassel with the maili... |
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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape I just returned from 22 nights in the high Sierra on the PCT and JMT. I had two days of constant high winds in Onion Valley, with sustained gusts to at least 50 mph. My trusty Gatewood Cape flapped a ... |
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Six Moon Designs Traveler backpack We have TWO Traveler packs. Early in 2008, we were shopping for a new pack for my wife, who has a short 14-1/2 inch torso length. We drove out to Ron's house to try the SMD Essence, but it did not... |
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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack In addition to silnylon, Sea to Summit also now makes their Dry Sack line in eVENT fabric, both with and without compression capability. evac Dry Sack: available in 3, 5, 8, 13, 20, 35, and 65 lite... |
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Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest This has been my "go-to" sleeping pad for many years on the PCT. I've tried a variety of others but keep returning to this little beauty. It does a great job of insulating one from th... |
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Aloksak O.P 12.5 x 20" I have found them to be quite effective in the Sierras the past two summers. I have a Bearikade Expedition, and if you're not careful, the metal edges around the latches can slice an OP sak wh... |
