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Jason Brinkman (jbrinkmanboi) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me I backpack, hike, raft, hunt, fish, mountain bike, ski, snowshoe, trail run, etc.
CityBoise
StateIdaho
CountryUnited States
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All Forum Posts by Jason Brinkman

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Re: using a windshirt in the rain
I think of softshells and windshirts as two different classes of gear. I consider softshells to be warm, often heavy, stretchy, breathable, water resistant garments that accel in high exertion...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » using a windshirt in the rain
June 05, 9:08pm

Re: FireLite 475ml Ti Trapper's Mug
I calculate 475 ml to be exactly 2 cups, so I would not want to boil that much in it. I do feel it would be easy to do 1-1/2 cups though, which is my typical amount.

In GEAR » FireLite 475ml Ti Trapper's Mug
June 05, 8:45pm

Re: Sleeping in Hiking Clothes
I always sleep in a full coverage (longsleeve/longjohn/socks) light base layer. I prefer smartwool. This is both for comfort and to keep my bag clean. In the summer, when it's dry, dusty, an...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sleeping in Hiking Clothes
June 05, 1:44am

Re: Packraft Trekking
Well it's definitely not packrafting, but here's what I was up to over Labor Day Weekend. We are calling it Lochsa River Madness 2008. Enjoy.

In Editor's Roundtable » Packraft Trekking in Montana's Bear Trap Canyon (Videocast)
June 05, 1:32am

FireLite 475ml Ti Trapper's Mug
Somebody needs to contact Trail Designs and see when the Ti-Tri Caldera Cone for the FireLite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug will come out. I believe I can fashion a lid out of some TiGoat tit...

In GEAR » FireLite 475ml Ti Trapper's Mug
June 04, 11:45am

Re: Packrafting the Bear Trap Canyon
Cool trip and great report guys! Glad to see you wearing a helmet and regular PFD, Bill. In response to your question about the suitability of the bike helmet, it's certainly better than no...

In Editor's Roundtable » Packrafting the Bear Trap Canyon
June 04, 11:29am

Re: Rab Top Bag AR Review
Maybe I'm a little jaded as a VERY satisfied Marmot Hydrogen owner, but I think you have overrated the Rab based upon the descriptions in this review... Recommended?!? Seriously... not usefu...

In Editor's Roundtable » Rab Top Bag AR Review
June 04, 10:34am

Re: Packraft Trekking in Montana's Bear Trap Canyon (Videocast)
I just recently bought a full drysuit (NRS Extreme Relief) for the traditional catarafting that I do. It's heavy by UL standards at around 4 pounds (XXL), but it can be used in lieu of raingea...

In Editor's Roundtable » Packraft Trekking in Montana's Bear Trap Canyon (Videocast)
June 04, 10:02am

Re: baggin' line & bag
My S2S drysack has kept my food dry thus far. Never had it out in really persistant rain and humidity like you get on they get on the coast though. However, I also use OP sacks for food and garba...

In GEAR » Bear bagging
June 02, 11:46am

Re: Re: still waiting
The new Garmin Forerunner 405 is a watch size GPS, but it apparently doesn't show coordinates, and the battery life would be difficult to deal with for backpacking purposes.

In GEAR » Garmin Colorado 400t Handheld Color Mapping GPS - REVIEW
May 29, 4:46pm

All Reader Reviews by Jason Brinkman

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Lite my fire firesteel scout firelighter
I've had zero problems with my Firesteel. It always throws a reliable and predictably shaped spark fan. Lights stoves or fires easily. Lighting a fire does require a dry tinder material (found ...

In Cookware - Other
July 24, 10:18am

REI Minimalist Bivy Sack
I picked up a REI Minimalist Bivy in size long to try out. The long also has added girth, which is great. I slept in it twice in my backyard proving ground. Both times were clear, low humidity night...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
May 09, 11:53pm

clif shot bloks/jelly belly sport beans various flavors
Tried the Shot Bloks (pina colada and black cherry) for the first time on a trip in Hells Canyon last weekend. I found the texture and flavor to be VERY appealing, and the calorie density is acceptab...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
May 09, 11:26pm

Black Diamond Spire Elliptical Trekking Poles
I was intrigued by these initially because of the ellipical shafts - definitely seem stronger/stiffer on the principle axis than comparable weight round poles. I was willing to live with the 20 oz pe...

In Trekking Poles
February 28, 11:57pm