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David Thomas (DavidinKenai) - BPL Premium Member

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Can BPL just delete all CHAFF? Sure, but why not just ignore it?
I find all the FS postings much more tedious to wade through than Chaff postings. No, I don't want your $125 whatever for $20 off plus $10 shipping. The PIFs are heartwarming, at times, thoug...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 10, 9:40pm

Less water (on your back)
I agree with everything Jerry has said. I tend to down a lot of water when I can and not carry nearly so much on my back. As you go to lighter, frameless, sometimes unpadded backpacks (which your...

In GEAR » Newbie questions on gear (lightening up)
February 10, 2:01pm

Re: What about bottoms??
I've often gone into the Sierra in summer without dedicated rain pants (the solubility of human legs in water is very, very low - grin- ). It may impose some limits on your travel - there are ...

In Gear Lists » Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)
February 10, 12:00pm

Re: Scrubba Portable Washing Machine (3.5oz weight penalty)
I do this a fair bit while traveling so I can pack lighter. In urban settings, I just use the hotel sink or a waste basket. For the backcountry, I'd use a Sea-to-Summit dry bag. I find i...

In GEAR » Scrubba Portable Washing Machine (3.5oz weight penalty)
February 08, 12:22pm

Details
Good post by Ike on deadmen anchors. His photo shows it perfectly, but he wasn't explicit: You need to tie it in a way that you can untie your guy line and pull it out without removing the ...

In Chaff » Who else is hording for Nemo?
February 08, 10:30am

Re: Re: Re: Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America?
>"7. Nikola Tesla came from the planet Venus" Well, duh! http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 07, 7:44pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Glad to see so much discussion!
>"Some religious people freak out at the thought of atheism" I think those who freak out tend to fixate on some of the odd, pathetic, and/or evil examples: Woody Allen, Kim Jong-il,...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 07, 1:57pm

Re: Re: Glad to see so much discussion!
Lynn, I remember in my Boy's Life magazine, 1970 to 1980, one page each month detailed one of the medals you could earn for, essentially, religious study and service within your faith. Even...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 07, 1:13pm

As a second or third book . . .
I wouldn't suggest this as a starting point because, obviously, it deals with on-the-water issues more than land-based navigation. I knew and had done a lot of inland and water-bound navigatio...

In GEAR » looking for books or articles to learn map / compass and route planning skills
February 07, 11:30am

Iditarod
It has been widely observed that a dog musher needs a truck and a wife. And they both need to work.

In Chaff » Men's Fairy Tale
February 06, 3:54pm

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