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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
CityPalm Springs
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear ListSub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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Re: Re: Re: Re: neoair noise
I am happy with mine. Can't comment on the noise though, because when I use it I am comfortably asleep.

In GEAR » Is a thermarest "Neo-Air" actually worth the price difference?
April 10, 9:40pm

Re: Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
I don't do a lot of it, but I actually enjoy the change. For me a poncho works well. Don't overheat and my pack and belongings stay dry. Tarps are best... big ones though. Large mids eve...

In Philosophy & Technique » Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
April 10, 6:25pm

Re: Re: RE: "Perhaps we underestimate the ability of "older" folks to innovate"
Role models.

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 10, 6:07pm

Re: PCT - Southern CA Desert - Water Capacity
Susan, This is complicated. It really depends upon how much your pack weighs and how many miles you are hiking per day. If someone hikes 20 miles per day, and another 40 miles per day the second...

In Pre-Trip Planning » PCT - Southern CA Desert - Water Capacity
April 10, 5:42pm

Re: RE: "Perhaps we underestimate the ability of "older" folks to innovate"
When we talk about older or younger; and innovation, we risk moving into the murky waters of stereotyping. It cracks me up that colleges teach classes on entrepreneurial business. I work with entre...

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 10, 5:34pm

Re: Chafing?
While working as an automotive technician in Palm Springs, one August we had an unusual series of tropical storms originating in Baja, Mexico. Every day the weather forecast called for highs in the...

In GEAR » Adventure Medical Kits
April 10, 5:18pm

Re: The Hype of Dehydration and Heatstroke
A highly trained endurance athlete is a lot different than us mere mortal backpackers. I agree that we focus too much on drinking water and to never, never feel the least bit thirsty. Each i...

In Philosophy & Technique » The Hype of Dehydration and Heatstroke
April 10, 5:08pm

Re: How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
Great article! Another thought about bears -- hike were they ain't. In other words avoid popular areas where bears know how to find an easy meal.

In Editor's Roundtable » How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
April 10, 4:24pm

Re: Re: Re: What to do if gas is leaking out
"Still, canister stoves are more reliable than, say white gasoline or kerosene stoves" hmm.... if I had to pick only one stove, and reliability was a life and death situation, I wou...

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 08, 11:56pm

Re: Re: New Backpacking Friends
You have tattoos? OMG!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New backpacking friends
April 07, 9:34pm

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody
Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
March 09, 11:38pm

ULA Equipment
5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 23, 1:49am