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Richard Lyon (richardglyon) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard Lyon
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Valandre? Bob, Would you be interested in my Valandre Mirage - (Quote from Gear Swap) "Size Long, silver Pertex Quantumc fabric with left quarter-zip. Rated to 25 F. No storage bag or stuff sack. Bo... |
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Sleeping pad Travis, My experience is that an inflatable pad helps some, but not too much, in keeping legs from becoming uncomfortably cold. You'll still get wet on the underside of your lower body, just... |
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More on Grand Teton NP Richard S. accurately describes the permitting process in Grand Teton National Park. I have always had good luck with last-minute permits as well, though you appear to be on something of a fixed sc... |
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Absaroka - Beartooth Wilderness The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is best known for its Lake Plateau, which offers endless possibilities for a weeklong backpack. Some of the access trails are are busy, including the occasional st... |
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CDTA disbanded The Montana rep for CDTA, a friend of mine, was as surprised as most of you. But this is for real. For reasons I can't go into because of confidentiality undertakings, I know that CDTA'... |
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Three choices I'd divide my time among the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, and Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Parks. |
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Contrarian view Get a pack from Mystery Ranch. Designed for skiing/backcountry travel and indestructible - and the best carry I've ever worn on skis. Heavy by BPL standards but absolutely worth it. Richard |
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The Red Hat Kat - arrived today. Exactly as advertised, good fit, soft and comfortable. Many thanks! Richard |
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Clarkii rod I have one (called a Yagi), bought from Titanium Goat before the split. Haven't used it too much, but I'd say it fishes like other Tenkara rods. I'm not a big fan of Tenkara, but that m... |
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Hilleberg choices I think your best bet would be a Jannu or Kaitum 2 GT if it really is usually only you. The Jannu is marginally easier to pitch and a stronger tent, the Kaitum lighter in weight. If you will fre... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Lyon
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Introduction to Packrafting September 2009 A great way to spend three days, and a great course. Four instructors for eight students (difficult to improve on that ratio), all of them knowledgeable, friendly, and good at instructing. Great scen... |
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Nunatak Alpinist I don't doubt what the other reviewers have said, and I'd be upset at not getting what I expected after paying custom prices. My experience has been just the opposite, however. I have sever... |
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Feathered Friends Customer Service FF's customer service has been exemplary. I've bought two bags and a down jacket over the years (and sale stuff for others) and the telephone reps have gone out of their way to help. Most rece... |
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Mountain Gear My only problems with Mountain Gear are website-related. I've had gear shipped to the wrong address and once or twice been unable to complete an order online. But it's easy to get a live (and ... |
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Exped Downmat 7 Drawbacks - You need to inflate it with its bellows, and (1) the bellows will slip off the port for inflation very easily; (2) it's tough to close the port after inflating without losing some infl... |
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Patagonia Everything I've ever purchased from Patagonia has been high quality and functional, and I've been buying for years and years. On the few occasions when I've had a question or a problem, Cu... |
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Backcountry.com Backcountry.com shows how customer service should be in the Internet era. A human being is easy to reach on orders and comes back with informed answers on technical questions. Free shipping on orders ... |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) I have used Rainy Pass for repairs (torn mesh, zippers) and customization (adding windows to tents. Each time I have received knowledgable advice and an accurate (and reasonable) quote from a telephon... |
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Wild Things Gear Customer Service I don't doubt Joan's report - bad things occasionally happen even with great companies - but I'm surprised because my experience has been just the opposite. Latest experience is a good exa... |
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SteepandCheap.Com SteepandCheap.Com If you find something you need or just have to have the prices can't be beat. I recently skied with someone who works for backcountry.com (owns SAC) who said that its prices are lower than what an... |
