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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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I'm out.
I wish it was one day later...It really looks bad calling a substitute teacher on the Friday before a two week break begins. With further thought, I just can't take that day off without catchi...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » BPL Montana Winter Rendezvous
February 20, 7:28pm

Wonderful World, Beautiful People
"Granola type imports from California"... "Illegal invaders from Southern countries"... Even a little talk about whether or not to report killing a person and face the leg...

In GEAR » Solo Wilderness Security
February 20, 10:58am

Re: Re: Solo security
"Honestly, I'm just worried about running into marijuana fields or meth labs and the people involved in them. You hear about a lot of criminal things happening in the California woods. May...

In GEAR » Solo Wilderness Security
February 19, 10:46pm

Re: adhesion good
Who doesn't want a golden pyramid shelter after seeing this? I'm going to play around with some mixtures on some silnylon scraps this weekend. I'm looking for an opaque red to go ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Painting/Stenciling Silnylon
February 19, 8:52pm

Re: Re: Durable Hauler = Dana Design
Thanks everyone, I've got plenty of leads to look into now.

In GEAR » Pack: durable hauler recommendations
February 19, 8:26pm

Durable hauler
You mentioned the BD Demon Dave. That's exactly what I'm looking for, just bigger. I've browsed all the offerings of the major companies online and it's pretty hard to find someth...

In GEAR » Pack: durable hauler recommendations
February 19, 6:26pm

Re: Polycro as pack liner
+2 Every groundsheet I've ever carried typically ends up lashed to the outside of my pack until at least mid-morning to dry. Even in fair weather I accumulate a good deal of moisture trapped...

In Gear Lists » 8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
February 19, 6:01pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Southern California "Winter"
"Craig - for a family man you certainly manage a lot of outdoor time." I don't golf, watch TV, watch sports, and I don't do happy hour with the co-workers. I figure that alo...

In Other Activities » Southern California "Winter"
February 19, 5:22pm

Re: Re: Southern California "Winter"
Cool Justin, I was planning on climbing Baldy this weekend.

In Other Activities » Southern California "Winter"
February 19, 2:32pm

Pack: durable hauler recommendations
I'm looking for a load hauler, mainly: *Abrasion resistant for scrambling/bushwhacking/canyoneering type stuff *Something that carries up to ~45/50 pounds and is about ~4600 cubic inches tota...

In GEAR » Pack: durable hauler recommendations
February 18, 10:19pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm

Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm