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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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GoLite Poncho-Tarp, Montane Featherlite Backcountry Gear Ltd. has the GoLite Poncho-Tarp on sale for $38.25, which makes it [for a little while] even cheaper than the ol' bargain standby, the Equinox/Campmor Silponcho. They've also go... |
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Re: 16 oz External Frame Backpack Nice work, Steve. I like how the frame 'cradles' the load behind you. Looks like that will prevent the main sack from getting too saggy, and also give that bottom fabric some more protection. I hop... |
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Re: Re: A Plug for the Jam I own both packs and both are excellent. For me the could would come down to what pack weight would be more typical for the trips I do: Jam for 25 and less, Infinity for 30+. -Mark |
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Re: Cyling Jacket? Check out the cycling manufacturers, definitely some there. Sierra Designs used to make a hoodless jacket out of Entrant DT fabric--which rated pretty well in BPL's breathability tests. It was call... |
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Re: Re: Re: Quilted Down Blanket Thanks for that response. I'll second Vick's request--let us know how it works out over a trip or two. Such a great idea. -Mark |
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Re: Wind Speed - 231 MPH - Mt Washington, NH Just a couple months ago, 200mph+ winds were reported on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. They couldn't get an exact measurement, because the anemometer stopped at 200. Grandfather gets into... |
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Re: Quilted Down Blanket That's a really clever quilting technique--more towards the edges, fewer towards the center. Just a tad over 14oz, too. What are the dimensions at the top, hips, knees, and overall length? Can you ... |
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Re: Need a Pack Reccomendation Maybe the new GoLite Multi-Sport, 1900ci? It's built like the 24, but about 2/3 larger. Or perhaps the Ultimate Direction SpeeDemon, 2300ci? I'm sure you could put the UD pack on a diet if there ar... |
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Re: Re: Re: Lumbar Pack/Marmot Highlander? An SUL application of these ideas could be cool. I think the solution for the sleeping pad would either be to use a small inflatable [BMW, POE], or to use a hammock with highly compactable quilts. ... |
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Re: new pack project oooooo... aaahhhhhhh... Love that color. Looks like you put together a great set of features. I like a bit of webbing on the shoulder straps to hang a camera or AR-style water bottles, but definite... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
