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John McAlpine (HairlessApe) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale PNW
About Me I now have my base weight down to 12 pounds. I'm fine with that. Any lighter seems to make for a less comfortable trip. Turning 50 soon and looking forward to some epic thru-hikes.
CitySeattle
StateWashington
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by John McAlpine

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In User Test Forum » test
January 24, 10:35am
enLIGHTened Cuben Quilt 15F @ 14.35 oz.
I'll be selling it today. I'm completely lost at how to input pictures, but I'm working on it. Oh...I'm also going to sell my 2010 Contrail.

In Gear Swap » WTD: Down Jacket
January 24, 10:34am
Medium is already gone
Medium is already gone

In Gear Deals » Montane eVent Halo Stretch Jacket @ Geartrade.com
January 20, 1:54pm
Small Hip if looking at Exos 58
I own the Exos 58 and I love the pack. I consider it to be an external frame pack. Can't say I've carried 40 lbs with it, but I believe it'll work. On this site I've noticed smal...

In GEAR » Best UL Hauler Under 2.5 pounds and $200
January 19, 2:48pm
Raise your knees up
Larry, I had Bender make me an inflatable knee pillow that I put under my knees to elevate them approximately 8 - 10 inches. This relieves my lower back pain. It's 20-inches long and aroun...

In GEAR » Sleeping Pads, Bony Hips, and Bubbles
January 18, 11:55am
What good does it do me...as a Canadian?
Eric....I'm a Canadian living in Seattle.

In Gear Deals » up to 40% off for canadians
January 18, 11:29am
Great Tent
For what it's worth I've had this tent for around 3 years. It's been a great tent! For one person it's a castle....for two it work fine. I've never gotten wet using it here i...

In Gear Deals » Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 SL - $199
January 12, 9:18am
Cool Item
They have this stove on and off for the last 3 months. It's tempting to buy one and stick it in my garage as an emergency cook source if the big one hits us here in Seattle.

In Gear Deals » Camp Chef Outdoor Camp Oven 50% off on Steep And Cheap!
January 11, 9:24am
WOW!
I'm blown away at the talent that is found in the BPL community! I wouldn't know how to turn a sewing machine on and yet you guys/gals are making equipment like this... WOW!

In Make Your Own Gear » My first DIY Backpack
January 05, 11:46am
Try this James
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3143784?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=4370 It looks like only XX Large is being sold???

In Gear Deals » Patagonia 50% off at Nordstrom.com (Patagonia down jacket $98, etc)
January 05, 10:19am

All Reader Reviews by John McAlpine

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LightHeart Gear Cuben Solo W/Awning
I picked up this tent for several reasons. I wanted a light tent; I wanted it to be waterproof right out of the bag; I wanted room inside for me and all my gear; I wanted a dry entry; I wanted to use...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
October 18, 12:09pm
Kahtoola Microspikes Microspikes
I've been using these little brother crampons over the winter and have found them to be perfect. I've used them on non-glacier snow fields up to 12,200 feet and they have not failed once. The...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
August 02, 2:43pm
Osprey Exos 58
I'm 47 and been hiking on and off for 35 years. I've gone through many packs and thought it was time to try a lighter pack. Sure this pack isnt ultra light, but have you tried those things?....

In Backpacks - External Frame
July 16, 10:59am