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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Re: Where to fly for a week in mid October?
I was considering going to Grand Canyon in the next few weeks. Even now the temps down in the canyon are in the 90's...yikes. I thought it would be cooler at the bottom by now, or maybe that is...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Where to fly for a week in mid October?
September 28, 7:30am
Re: Campsites
Large campsites that I know of (there are others probably): 1. Winding Stairs TH 2. At Little Missouri River, 3 miles past Albert Pike CG towards Little Missouri Falls 3. At Straight Creek (sort...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Texas/Oklahoma/Arkansas GGG this fall?
September 26, 9:08am
Re: Re: Lightest snowshoes on the market today?
Wakan looks to have little float ability and only lateral toothed "crampon".

In GEAR » Lightest snowshoes on the market today?
September 25, 8:12pm
Re: Re: Vote with your feet, then.
Can't wait to see their tents for next spring though.

In GEAR » GoLite stores don't take....cash?!?!
September 23, 4:13pm
Re: stainless mug
Odd though that stainless steel is weighing less than aluminum in that size mug. It must be thin walled. The IMUSA 10 cm mug is about 2.4 oz. Thanks for sharing.

In GEAR » 2 oz aluminum mug
September 23, 5:09am
Re: Re: Re: GoLite stores don't take....cash?!?!
The cash thing is old news. They don't want your counterfeit bucks..lol

In GEAR » GoLite stores don't take....cash?!?!
September 22, 3:18pm
Re: 100% Merino and Merino Blend Sweaters at the GOODWILL
Also check Marshall's and Target.

In Gear Deals » 100% Merino and Merino Blend Sweaters at the GOODWILL
September 22, 7:41am
Re: GoLite Review Coupons?
No.

In Gear Deals » GoLite Review Coupons?
September 21, 7:29pm
Re: cuben fiber, is it worth the extra money.
I don't think Cuben fiber is worth the extra money.

In GEAR » cuben fiber, is it worth the extra money.
September 21, 7:25pm
Re: Re: Ultralight Knife
knife is 1.2 oz and sheath is 0.3 oz

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » unltralite knife
September 21, 7:19pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm