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All Forum Posts by Matthew Black

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Re: GGG IV survey - comments
I agree that it may be impassable or really, really unattractive in February. The trees did offer near perfect shelter from the rain. One half of a picnic table was almost dry making the perfect lu...

In Post-Trip Reports » GGG IV survey
November 22, 11:50am

Re: Re: Re: GGG IV survey
Nice pics, Eli. Thanks a lot for coming. Great trip and we really earned the In-N-Out.

In Post-Trip Reports » GGG IV survey
November 21, 10:54pm

Re: Re: more testing!
I have been carrying a 5x8 poncho tarp all this year and finally had the chance to use it in rain this past weekend. I think 7x9 sounds ideal. I was not entirely comfortable with the 8 foot length ...

In GEAR » "ideal" size for a solo flat tarp?
November 21, 10:52pm

Re: Re: GGG IV survey
Both Eli and I felt that the steep descent and ascent would discourage intermingling if one group camped at Poverty Flat but there is water now and it should be running much stronger in February. T...

In Post-Trip Reports » GGG IV survey
November 20, 9:39pm

GGG IV survey
Eli and I got started pretty late at Henry Coe on Saturday and headed out to view the group campsites at Manzanita Point and Poverty Flats. The day was pleasantly overcast and there was a noticeabl...

In Post-Trip Reports » GGG IV survey
November 20, 8:41pm

GGG IV
I forgot to add myself to the list. Heading to Henry Coe with Eli tomorrow to have a little look.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Official GGG Thread READ
November 18, 7:19pm

Re: "Grandpa's best advice"
I like the three W's. I am sad that I could only find them by divorcing my wife but my bunny makes a better room mate, all things considered.

In Chaff » Grandpa's best advice
November 15, 11:04pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: 4th Annual BPL GGG: Sign UP
Yes, SR 20 West from the 5. The Cache Creek sign may not be highly visible from that direction but it will be on the left. It is the standard brown and gold National Park sign, a little more weathe...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » The 4th Annual BPL GGG Weekend Official Sign Up
November 14, 7:33pm

Re: Re: 4th Annual BPL GGG: Sign UP
Correct, Eric. I was using the SMD Meteor again. It was pouring as I drove out Friday night but we had a spectacular moon Saturday with few clouds and little mist. I slept with the top half of ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » The 4th Annual BPL GGG Weekend Official Sign Up
November 14, 1:46pm

Re: Re: 4TH ANNUAL BPL GGG
GGG IV scouting report brought to you in part by Darn Tough, Vermont and Modelo Especial. I have determined that my camera died shortly before arrival. Fortunately I take very poor photographs a...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » The 4th Annual BPL GGG Weekend Official Sign Up
November 13, 4:53pm

All Reader Reviews by Matthew Black

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Six Moons Designs 2011 Swift
I purchased a 2011 Swift and am posting my initial impressions. I haven't had a chance to take it out yet. Customer service from Six Moon Designs was excellent. Their website clearly stated tha...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 05, 10:40pm

Montane Lite-speed
I've purchased a 2010 Lite-speed for my wife. Women's size S weighs 4.8 ounces, 5.3 ounces in the stuff sack. The sewing quality is excellent. Seams are taped or lapped. There are no loose ed...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
June 30, 4:47pm