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All Forum Posts by Jason Shaffer

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Re: Re: tarptent?
Yep, the Contrail would be my recommendation. I live in N Pennsylvania and the Contrail w/ floor is very nice for 3-season conditions here. I used one briefly but sold it. I prefer a cat tarp pl...

In GEAR » tarptent?
May 21, 3:51pm

Re: Have your feet grown?
Definitely. My feet have grown 1.5 sizes in the last few years, also requiring a wide size on many shoes now. During this time I've significantly increased the milage and frequency of my trip...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Have your feet grown?
May 14, 12:43pm

Re: FS: TT Contrail
Sale pending. EDIT: SOLD!

In Gear Swap » FS: TT Contrail
May 09, 5:55pm

Re: Re: Re: FS: TT Contrail
This one does not have the sliding struts. The struts could either be angled a bit lower, or dropped completely so the tieouts can be staked flush to the ground. I wasn't aware of that upda...

In Gear Swap » FS: TT Contrail
May 06, 7:10pm

Re: Re: FS: TT Contrail
Not sure, I'll check and post back. I bought mine the first of April if that helps.

In Gear Swap » FS: TT Contrail
May 06, 1:32pm

FS: TT Contrail SOLD
SOLD. Thanks everyone!

In Gear Swap » FS: TT Contrail
May 06, 11:02am

Re: front and back length of eVent Quick-Fire
Great review Doug! I'll second the question: can someone compare the length to the ID Thruhiker or other similar jacket?

In Editor's Roundtable » 2007 Montane eVENT Quick-Fire Jacket REVIEW
April 26, 4:14pm

Re: Re: Sahale tights, where to buy?
Ah, I had the spelling wrong. Thanks Mark!

In GEAR » Sahale tights, where to buy?
April 20, 11:54am

Sahale tights, where to buy?
I'm looking for the sub-2oz polypropylene tights by Sahale -- can't find an online dealer anywhere. Anyone have a link?

In GEAR » Sahale tights, where to buy?
April 20, 11:37am

Re: Re: ALPHAMID NANO UPDATE ?
Sweeeet! Thanks Ryan.

In GEAR » 7.5oz BMW floorless tent?
April 18, 5:18pm

All Reader Reviews by Jason Shaffer

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Oware
I've placed two orders with Oware. Staff was happy to answer my questions, and items were shipped VERY promptly. I recommend Oware to a lot of friends, especially those looking for durable, stra...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 09, 10:06am

Wigwam Ingenius Hiker Socks
Since these socks are sold at so many outdoor shops (and then given as gifts to us outdoors-y types!) I thought I’d post a warning. These things are junk. I took them on a trip when I couldn’t find ...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
January 30, 8:56pm

BackpackingLight.com
I've been a member under different user-names since BPL's first few months, and I have been continually impressed. However, in the last 2 years in particular, BPL has improved its customer se...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 28, 12:27pm

Inov8 RocLite 315
These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, and the only brand that has pulled me away from Montrail in the last 8 years. But, having grown accustomed to the durability of the Montrail H...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
January 28, 11:33am

GoLite Jam2
I received the Jam2 only a week ago, but I did manage to get in a 3-day 60-miler, as well as a short dayhike, which were fine opportunities to get a feel for this pack. (I carried a 7-day food load f...

In Backpacks - Frameless
January 26, 1:46pm

Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Rain Mitts
Normally I don’t like to review an item until I’ve really put it through its paces, but since this is a new product that’s received a bit of a buzz, I thought I’d provide some initial impressions. If...

In Clothing - Raingear
January 21, 10:30am

Vargo Titanium Non-Stick Kettle 0.9L
I bought one of these here at BPL awhile back, and opened the box to find that the loose-fitting lid h...

In Cookware - Titanium
January 17, 11:40am

Backpacking Light Firelite SUL-500 Cookpot
Since so many people have been disappointed by the fit of the lid, I guess I must have just gotten lucky. Mine fits perfectly: not so tight that I can’t remove it without disturbing the pot, not so ...

In Cookware - Titanium
January 17, 11:17am

Mountain Laurel Designs Silnylon Poncho Tarp
I had originally ordered the standard 9.5' long model, but found it a little too long in poncho-mode. The front provided coverage to the tops of my shoes, which might be ideal for some people, but I ...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
July 24, 8:00am