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Leigh Baker (leighb) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Northeast Texas Pineywoods
About Me I am very new to backpacking, although I've hiked all my life. BPL is a great place to learn!
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Big Bend
Anyone planning a trip between Dec 22-29?

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Big Bend
December 14, 5:20am

re:"Most Durable Inflatable Air Pad"
This discussion might interest you. I'm holding off on buying anything til they come out. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id...

In GEAR » Most Durable Inflatable Air Pad
December 04, 4:48pm

re:"Careers working in the great outdoors"
+2 Erin!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Careers working in the great outdoors
December 03, 8:11am

Suggestions for Christmas break
I'm off two weeks at Christmas, and had made reservations for Florida as a backup just in case local weather took a nosedive. I've gone to Big Bend the last two years, and I love it, but I...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Suggestions for Christmas break
December 01, 5:05am

FS Smartwool socks, never worn
http://www.socksaddict.com/1312-SmartWool-PhD-Cycling-Ultra-Light-Micro-Socks-SW374.aspx color blk size lg 10 shipped Conus Paypal PM please Turns out they're too big and if I have to pa...

In Gear Swap » Smartwool socks, never worn
November 29, 5:15pm

thanks guys! I appreciate the info!
@ Thanks Dale, I have a photon (not red lamp though)that I keep in my "ditch kit, aka a small waterproof container that fits in my pants pocket that includes several emergency items" and ...

In GEAR » recommend a headlamp with red beam
November 27, 12:27pm

recommend a headlamp with red beam
I've looked through the archives but didn't quite find what I was looking for. I don't intend to hike at night, I always get to camp in time to check for widow-makers, but with the days...

In GEAR » recommend a headlamp with red beam
November 27, 7:10am

FS Granite Gear Vapor Ki
Still for sale, lower price. 75.00 + shipping, and split paypal fee, or 85. with shipping and paypal covered. Used one weekend. Not supportive enough for my lumbar issues so I'm keeping the Deu...

In Gear Swap » FS Granite Gear Vapor Ki
November 19, 10:52am

Thanks all,
I will investigate these options. To reply to "are the new comps that different" to me they are. I found them to have changed the design on the comp 6s, no 5's in my size that I cou...

In GEAR » Recommend a trail runner with a narrow heel and wide deep toebox
November 09, 4:19pm

Recommend a trail runner with a narrow heel and wide deep toebox
My Salomon Comp XA 4's are going to have to be replaced soon. I've tried a gazillion pairs of replacements and just can't get it right. None of the new Salomon's compare with my old...

In GEAR » Recommend a trail runner with a narrow heel and wide deep toebox
November 09, 6:18am

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