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Matthew LaPatka (gungadin) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Matthew LaPatka
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Houdini vs. Ion I went back and forth between those two windshirts as well and ended up with the Houdini. It seemed to have a good blend of all the features I was looking for. While the Quantum in the Ion is som... |
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Re: LS and Rainbow Vestibules I have cooked under the vestibule of the LSe with no problems. It is quite large. |
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Re: TT Rainbow in Action The enhanced version of the Lunar Solo certainly takes care of the few problems Dr. J mentioned in his 2004 report. The zipper vestibule is a great addition. Mine has the full length velcro which... |
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Re: Re: Re: GoLite Jam v. Fanatic Fringe It does have two compression straps, one on each side of the pack. While the hipbelt doesn't look like much, I felt that it transfered quite a bit of weight to my hips. It does ride somewhat high... |
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Re: GoLite Jam v. Fanatic Fringe I have the FF Thompson Peak and commonly carry between 12-17 pounds in it. I feel that it is quite comfortable and can transfer plenty of the weight to the hips. It is a great, durable pack! If ... |
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Re: Feathered Friends Down Booties Ditto on the FF booties. Their versatility is awesome. Very warm! I love mine. |
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zip The half-zip of the pullover would trap more air in than the Thermawrap Parka, although the Parka has a hood which is nice. I chose the Micropuff over it and found it to be very warm and great aga... |
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Re: Re: stove to melt snow I also love my Optiumus Nova. While I nearly always use an alcohol stove, it would be superb for melting snow. Powerful and dependable. |
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Re: Dolly Sods v. Cranberry Check out the Allegheny National Forest in PA. It won't be too far from you in that part of Ohio, and there are plenty of trails. The section of the North Country Trail that runs through it is 95... |
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Golite Hex I am from PA and for those conditions that you mentioned I carry a Golite Hex 3 pyramid. Unless there is a lot of snow called for, this is my winter shelter. It is large enough to be fine for two... |
All Reader Reviews by Matthew LaPatka
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Mountain Laurel Designs Ron Bell has created an amazing cottage shop which consistently turns out cutting-edge UL and SUL gear, not for the masses, by for the true purist. I now own four of Ron's products: 1. 2007... |
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Patagonia Patagonia has been the maker of my most-used outdoor (and casual) garments, and I couldn't be happier with them. I have been extremely pleased with what I have bought from them and have always be... |
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Patagonia DAS Parka The Patagonia DAS has been a great addition to my winter hiking kit. While there is no doubt that it is pretty bulky in the pack (I would like to see a newer insulation than the PG 3D), it keeps me w... |
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Patagonia Wool 2 Zip Long Sleeve The Patagonia Wool 2 zip is a great baselayer for hiking or trail running. It wicks very well, smells fine after A LOT of use, is comfortable to wear and has a great zipper. It also is not chilly af... |
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Sport EYZ ultralight sunglasses For less than half an ounce and a handful of dollars, you can get a solid pair of shades from Gossamer Gear that keep your eyes protected. I always hesitate to get expensive sunglasses since I can be... |
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Gossamer Gear Polycryo Ground Cloth(medium) I have tried a few different ground cloths (footprints from tents-heavy!, Tyvek, plastic sheeting), but this one is my favorite. It is light, pretty cheap, durable if used intelligently, and waterpro... |
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Not Without Peril by Nicholas Howe Not Without Peril by Nicholas Howe This book describes many of the harrowing experiences that hikers have gone through while trekking or skiing in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. While this book does not discuss lightweight back... |
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Montbell Thermawrap Vest The Thermawrap vest has been an excellent addition to my summer, late spring, and early fall gear list. It weighs under 5.5 oz, provides some extra warmth when the temps. fall into the fifties (when ... |
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Montbell Stretch Gaiter I bought these gaiters for what they were: a light weight (1.5 oz), breathable, water-resistant, stretchy gaiter that could keep junk and light rain/ground water out of my shoes. They do this very we... |
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Bent Gate Moutaineering Customer Service I was very disappointed with my experience with Bent Gate. I ordered two pairs of Gordini gloves in October 2006. I got the one pair in a week and was told the other pair was backordered and would b... |
