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Eugene Smith (Eugeneius) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nuevo Mexico
About Me Addicted trail runner, desert rat, and I love backpacking whenever I can. The Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico is my fortress of solitude.
CityLas Cruces
StateNew Mexico
CountryUSAish
My Website URLhttp://desertpaincave.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear List2 year old outdated gear list that needs to be updated badly

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All Forum Posts by Eugene Smith

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Re: Re: Beautiful
So good I read it twice, earlier this morning and just now. Thanks Brendan.

In Post-Trip Reports » The (almost) Ultimate Arches Loop
October 25, 6:38pm

Re: Arcteryx Atom LT vest
Updated items sold. R1 hoody is left.

In Gear Swap » FS: Arcteryx Atom LT vest, MLD eVent mitts, Patagonia R1hoody, MLD eVent mitts
October 25, 6:37pm

FS: Arcteryx Atom LT vest, MLD eVent mitts, Patagonia R1hoody, MLD eVent mitts
1) Arcteryx Atom LT vest, mens med, dark gray- vest in great shape, no damage. SOLD 2) Patagonia R1 hoody, mens med, black- used, but always taken care of and washed properly. No tears or sna...

In Gear Swap » FS: Arcteryx Atom LT vest, MLD eVent mitts, Patagonia R1hoody, MLD eVent mitts
October 25, 12:25pm

Mike C's thoughts on the new "normal"- lightweight backpacking.
I always love how relaxed and straight forward Mike C is, no sensationalizing or elaborating. The Revolution

In On the Web » Mike C's thoughts on the new "normal"- lightweight backpacking.
October 21, 10:02am

Re: RAB Infinitys on Campsaver - Additional 20% off
No way- that has to be a mistake. The Microlight with a 20% discount would come out to $143 give or take, not the Infinity. If they made a mistake in your cart, you better snatch it up while t...

In Gear Deals » RAB Infinitys on Campsaver - Additional 20% off
October 21, 9:22am

Re: ...
Go where the money saving takes you if that's the case. Unless you really need the additional warmth of the DAS, the Micropuff w/ 100g Primaloft should be sufficient at those temps properly...

In GEAR » Super-insulated jacket for sitting still for a few hours in 30s and 20s
October 18, 10:30pm

Re: Super-insulated jacket for sitting still for a few hours in 30s and 20s
- Arcteryx Atom SV (100g Coreloft) - First Ascent's Igniter parka (100g Primaloft One) Both of these are in the same league as the Micropuff, biggest difference is going to be value. ...

In GEAR » Super-insulated jacket for sitting still for a few hours in 30s and 20s
October 18, 10:02pm

Re: On Water Purification
Group trip? Let's do it Luke. I've done two group trips so far with BPL'ers in the Pecos, its become a bit of a tradition. Touch base with Landon this weekend, he's gone two ye...

In Post-Trip Reports » Taking Chances in the Pecos Wilderness Area
October 16, 1:36pm

Re: Favorite Gear 2012
Surly Karate Monkey- rekindled my love for cycling, reminds me of my youth everytime I jump on it. A new means by which to travel outdoors in a self supported fashion. Brooks Pure Grit trail ru...

In GEAR » Favorite piece of gear - Fall 2012 edition
October 15, 2:55pm

Re: re
The winds blowing over Trailriders Wall across the Skyline Trail can be downright hurricane force at times due to the funneling of air. Definitely capable of blowing you over if you're stumblin...

In Post-Trip Reports » Taking Chances in the Pecos Wilderness Area
October 13, 11:32pm

All Reader Reviews by Eugene Smith

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Mountain Laurel Designs
Ron had my MLD Spinnaker Monk tarp repaired and improved upon free of charge with reinforced tieouts in 1 week, from shipping to Rons' shop, sewn, and shipped back to me, one week! This would nev...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 10, 9:43pm

Golite Shangri La 1
I have owned the Golite Shangri La 1 for several months now and have used it on about 3 trips so far in the desert southwest with variable weather conditions in the mountains and lower regions. F...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
May 16, 7:20am

Western Mountaineering Megalite
I recently used the WM Megalite on a 5 day trip through the Gila with temps at night ranging from the mid 20's to the lower 40's. Light wind was present each evening and the bag and draft tub...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
April 13, 10:00pm