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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2,

Plan: Mostly mountains in the summer, deserts/coasts in the winter.

Gotta update gear list:
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My Website URLhttp://photobucket.com/images/Swbackpacker/
My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: BPL Forum Posting Policy Revision in Light of Recent SPAM Attacks
Something had to be done and if upgraded technology isn't doable, this was the only option. Unfortunately the spamming technology will just keep becoming more potent and pervasive as time goe...

In BPL.com News and Info » BPL Forum Posting Policy Revision in Light of Recent SPAM Attacks
October 22, 10:03am

Re: Re: The Death of Chaff
Free market solutions, indeed.

In Chaff » The Death of Chaff
October 22, 9:57am

Re: Mombasa Defender as a 7 oz tent..
I've seen similar set-ups in North American backpacking. These things seem to be more of a mosquito netting for a tropical dwelling with ill-fitting doors/windows, or in a large bedoin-style t...

In GEAR » Mombasa Defender as a 7 oz tent, $26 at rei
October 17, 8:07pm

Week-long trips and Jetboil fuel usage and menu ala Jetboil?
I have many week-long trip opportunities (4-5 days, maybe longer) popping up from Dec 2012 - Aug 2013 . I have a Jetboil on order since most of my buddies report being able to use just one caniste...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Week-long trips and Jetboil fuel usage and menu ala Jetboil?
October 15, 12:28pm

Re: Re: Hiking in the Grand Canyon
Going up the Bright Angel is no picnic, so if they were having problems going down ... yikes. We would set out before sunrise from Indian Gardens CG and get to the top before lunch, then go demoli...

In Philosophy & Technique » Hiking in the Grand Canyon
October 13, 7:01pm

Re: How many BPL members have you met?
About 6 fairly current members/posters and 2 who were active members years ago. 1 pooch.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How many BPL members have you met?
October 13, 6:53pm

Re: Taking Chances in the Pecos Wilderness Area
Lots of signage but plenty of secondary trails. All the times I've been up there, I've never seen the fall colors. Thanks for sharing.

In Post-Trip Reports » Taking Chances in the Pecos Wilderness Area
October 13, 6:51pm

Re: winter desert hike
There are 2 types of desert - cold high deserts like the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, then low wet deserts like the Sonoran, Mojave. The later will be warmer in winter. Though the maps show a distinc...

In Winter Hiking » winter desert hike
October 12, 5:30pm

Characteristics of good trail runners
Considering models change every year or every season, what are the characteristics of trail runners to be used in ultralight backpacking? Looking at making a switch from my light hikers (curre...

In GEAR » Characteristics of good trail runners
October 06, 10:20am

Re: Awesome New Chris Zimmer Pack
Luke: Nice looking pack. You said it has a frame, what kind and how many stays?

In Make Your Own Gear » Awesome New Chris Zimmer Pack
October 01, 7:23am

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