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Jeff McConnell (catalyst81) - BPL Premium Member

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nylofume bag
Also, looking forward to pictures. Any idea where I can find nylofume bags without buying in bulk? I'd like to give this project a try. Would be great if it could double as my pack liner.

In Make Your Own Gear » Poor man instaflater for synmat ul
July 23, 8:46pm

Re: Re: Drying out Exped SynMat UL 7
I like the idea of the pump bag and schnozzle, but $26??? Is there a cheaper version or MYOG version that anyone has come up with.

In GEAR » Drying out Exped SynMat UL 7
July 23, 6:50pm

nice!
Congrats! I have one the same colors only its a winter weight quilt. You can see pictures of it here. (scroll to the middle of the page) You'll love it.

In GEAR » Just Ordered My New Rev X Quild
July 23, 5:46pm

look nice
Those look nice. A little more than I want to pay though. I may have to check out Marshalls and see if I get lucky.

In GEAR » Silk T-shirts
July 22, 10:44pm

couple things
Looks like a good list. A couple things... Ditch the stuff sack for the sleeping bag - just stuff it into the trash liner. Consider using a lighter ground cloth like polycyro or no ground cloth...

In Gear Lists » Another August JMT First Timer.
July 22, 1:09pm

ankles
Ankles are tricky. My guess is its age, the shoes or pronation. Have you recently increased the distance you're doing? This sounds like a new problem. Anything change recently? It could ju...

In GEAR » Need advice - bad ankles
July 21, 10:07pm

better coverage?
Do the visors you all are using provide better face coverage than say a typical ball cap? I'm currently using the OR Sunrunner hat and I like it except that I notice the brim is somewhat short...

In GEAR » The visor and bandana combo
July 14, 8:06pm

considered it
I considered it because the quilt I've been using is not quite wide enough for my liking. It covered me fine, but I felt like if I moved around too much it may leave me exposed (I move around ...

In GEAR » Quilt to Bag
July 14, 7:37pm

good running store in SoCal
Can anyone recommend a good running store in the southern California area? I'm going to be doing a lot of running and I want to get fitted for shoes by someone who really knows what they'r...

In Chaff » good running store in SoCal
July 14, 5:10pm

$$$
Basically it comes down to whether or not it is worth the money. I went through this decision very recently and ended up choosing a silnylon shelter. I was a little concerned with cuben durabilit...

In GEAR » Help me decide: cuben vs. silnylon for Skyscape upgrade
July 14, 4:13pm

All Reader Reviews by Jeff McConnell

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Vasque Breeze GTX
I bought theses shoes for a day hike of Mt. Whitney. They performed very well. Good traction on wet rock and scree. I also used them for a 5 day backpacking trip of Whitney through the back country...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
February 20, 12:20pm