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Dave Neumann (idahomtman) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Dave Neumann
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FS: Bearikade Weekender Canister Like new Bearikade 650 cu. in. carbon and aluminum bear-proof canister. Weighs 31 ounces. Used on the JMT for 10 days this summer. Has ornage stripe painted on body to make it easier to find if the... |
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Bear Vault Sold sold |
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Bear Vault on E-bay Available for auction now on E-bay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5202149557&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 |
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FS: Bear Vault, brand new Brand new Bear Vault 200. $55 plus shipping. Send email to: dneumann@genesee.k12.id.us |
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Consider Montbell U.L. Down Bag I have a Montbell U.L. Down Hugger #5 bag that weighs 17 ounces. While they use 725 fill goose down, I have found their use of vertical baffling above the torso and several other innovations to eff... |
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FS GoLite Jam, brand new GoLite Jam, new, medium, red. Highly rated by BPL. Received at holidays 2004, never used. Retails for $90, will sell for $59 plus shipping. Contact: idahomtman@backpacker.com |
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Cliff Bars and Snicker's Marathon Cliff Bars get my vote. Plenty of variety and high quality taste. Throw in a few Snicker's Marathon's for extra-good flavor and that provides me with plenty of energy on short and long trips. |
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Ultralight I always enjoy the comments here. I too am over 50 which makes lightening the pack even more important. Ultralight isn't new, back in my teens we called it bivouacing! A friend and I climbed Mt. Wh... |
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Gorp There are lots of interesting trail mix combinations in "The Great Gorp Contest" which is still available at: http://www.backpacker.com/article/0,2646,2046,00.html. |
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pot cozy If all you do is boil, as I do, then the cozy isn't worth the weight or space. I have one that fits their 3-cup pot and it weighs one ounce on a digital postal scale. It works great when you need t... |
All Reader Reviews by Dave Neumann
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 I've been wearing the Flyroc 310s for six months. I do use my Superfeet insoles which may take away some of the flexibility these shoes are known for but they work great for me. Light, good toe pr... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I have owned this pad for awhile but haven't used it until this weekend on a trip to Glacier Lake in Oregon. I broke a rib earlier this summer and needed some additional padding not provided by my... |
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Nunatak Arc Specialist For my first experience using a quilt, I was very impressed. I ordered this quilt in order to have more room because I like to sleep on my side and bring my legs up a little. Weighs only one pound and... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr NANO Bivy Sack (Pertex Quantum) Awesome is the only word to describe this piece of equipment. Had I not suffered a broken rib earlier this summer, I would have got to use this item of equipment earlier, but I spent a wonderful weeke... |
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ZPacks Zilch I just had a chance to use my new Zilch from ZPacks and found it to be a great value and I would give it a five if the closure held a little better. With a pad stuffed into the back pocket, I was not ... |
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Esbit stove and Esbit fuel cartridges Official brand...aus BRD I have had reasonable success with the Esbit stove and fuel if I use a wind screen and a decent lid on the pot. I have also found the residue and odor to be somewhat unpleasant. I purchased a beer can... |
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Repel Lemon Euculyptus Insect Spray Smells nice, works when there aren't too many mosquitoes around. Doesn't cut it for really bad bugs. Really, I've been using 100% DEET for over 35 years and I am okay; both physically and ... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I love this pad. It is lightweight and provides reasonable comfort. It works for my 5'10" frame provided I used my pack and other items for padding under my legs. I have used it successfully ... |
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Pentax Optio WP Just received my new Optio W20 purchased through Amazon.com. Mine weights 5.4 ounces with the battery and card installed. Nice package, light weight, compact and, so far at least, excellent picture qu... |
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Suunto Vector I've had mine for two years and it has lived up to my expectations. It is large but once you wear it awhile you will get used to it. The watchband has been fine and looks as good as new. My only c... |
