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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://ddrake.net
My PDF Gear List2012 SUL List, 2 nights

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Backpacking Light from a parallel universe
Found this, which shows up on a Google search with the familiar-sounding heading "Backpacking Light Now. Pack Light. Do More." Some... interesting advice on the site (and product place...

In Chaff » Backpacking Light from a parallel universe
March 25, 9:08pm

Re: Re: Re: Please pick apart my list! =)
Hi Tristin. I assume the Alps Razor is your liner? 29.6 oz is crazy heavy for something you only use at 70F--by comparison, a Western Mountaineering Ultralite weighs the same, but is conservative...

In Gear Lists » Please pick apart my list! =)
March 25, 3:21pm

My 0.2oz solution
The OP inspired me to finally make a case for my clip-on sunglasses. Made from a piece of milk jug. Sewn for durability, but could have easily been taped.

In GEAR » lightweight eyeglasses case?
March 25, 1:37pm

Thanks
Good points, all. I should clarify: my reasons for choosing Hells Canyon are it's relatively close to where I live and I'm pretty familiar with the terrain, plus weather in the canyon bot...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » First SUL Gear List
March 24, 8:38pm

Risk
Thanks for the comment, Steven. I'm basing my expectations on previous trips into the canyon (backpacking and not), a few of which were around this time of year, but as I say, it would be a fi...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » First SUL Gear List
March 24, 9:44am

Test
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In User Test Forum » Image size test
March 24, 9:18am

Re: lightweight eyeglasses case?
Make your own. Use bubble wrap/reflectix and maybe some milk jug plastic or soda can aluminum for stiffness and impact. Hold everything together with clear packing tape.

In GEAR » lightweight eyeglasses case?
March 23, 6:59pm

First SUL Gear List
My list for 3 day 2 night trip in Hells Canyon, hopefully around the middle of April. Will be first time going SUL. Solo, ~60 miles, either out and back starting at Pittsburg Landing and hiking a...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » First SUL Gear List
March 23, 5:38pm

Re: Plans for a tarp - Beaks + tapered profile
Like your model and sketches. When I did my shaped tarp I also made a full-scale mockup which helped dial in the size. You might want to consider catenary curves for the ridgeline and beaks (an...

In Make Your Own Gear » Plans for a tarp - Beaks + tapered profile
March 23, 11:18am

Re: To snap pics, or not to snap pics...
What a fascinating, interesting discussion--thanks for starting it, Ty Ty. Sometimes, what I've done is just hold the camera by my side and take pictures without looking through the viewfind...

In Philosophy & Technique » To snap pics, or not to snap pics...
March 22, 9:21pm

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