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Sam Haraldson (sharalds) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Sam Haraldson
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Re: Gear List for Wisconson Jon - Excellent looking list. It's good to know there's others up here in the North Country who're practicing lightweight techniques. I can't imagine that the amount of snow we'd get up here ... |
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Re: Are bivy sacks useless? Yes your bag will be a bit wet from condensation after a night in a bivy sack. You simply have to weigh that against how wet it will be if your bag is submitted directly to the splashing of rain. ... |
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Re: 1.5oz Cuben Pack Addition of the sternum and strap as well as the minimal (maybe too minimal?) waist belt was a good idea, Bill. I like having a sternum strap on pretty much any pack that I'm carrying more tha... |
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Re: moutainlaurel designs taking a break According to the MLD Web site the company will take a 12 week hiatus during which Ron will hire and train some employees and also consider a name change for the company (something that will actuall... |
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Re: Al has exited JMT Can't wait to hear some stories from Al. Someone from the boards must live in the Fresno area that could give Al a ride??? |
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Re: Re: moutainlaurel designs taking a break Ron made a post a few months ago here on BPL in which he was pleased to see that someone had made the first Prophet copy (maybe that was you, Vick, I can't remember). I'm sure he got where he ... |
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Fall Clearance at backcountrygear.com http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/clearance.cfm?code=TS1786 I went through the list of deals and there are some sweet offerings. |
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Re: New SMD shelters John - You're right, they have been around for years, but do you see many of them available now? No. DLG is out of business, Shires tents have floors (I presume special orders are available),... |
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Re: New SMD shelters The wild oasis fills a gap in the UL shelter community - a tarp with loosely hung bug-netting. I currently hail from Minnesota and you can't take mosquitoes lightly up in these parts as they are r... |
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Re: Extended Nighthaven Beak or Vestible This may or may not be a concern but I bought a tube tent just for kicks and it is made of a very weak material similar to a heavy-guage garbage bag. They are emergency shelters not designed to wi... |
All Reader Reviews by Sam Haraldson
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StickPic camera mount The StickPic is a simple trekking pole compatible camera mount. It is manufactured to fit your trekking pole specifically and slips over the tip of your pole. You can then attach your camera to the ... |
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Inov-8 Debrisgaiter When traveling off-trail in the pursuit of a summit or maneuvering from a trail in one drainage to another I often encounter steep slopes covered loose scree. When taking in step in this scree my foo... |
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Mark Twight/The Mountaineers Extreme Alpinism Although written primarily for individuals wishing to move light and fast in alpine summit pursuits, Mark Twight's book Extreme Alpinism published by The Mountaineers contains methodology e... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove At a little less than five and a quarter ounces the Bushbuddy Ultra Wood Stove will probably receive my best buy of 2007 award. I own an MSR Whisperlite, a Snowpeak Gigapower and two different be... |
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Arc'Teryx Ether Series Shirts What are the factors that lead to high rating for a base layer clothing item? In my opinion the item must stand up to a number of factors. These include, in no particular order, comfort, durability,... |
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WalMart I quit shopping at Walm$rt a few years ago. If you can't find it someplace else then you don't need it. It is an un-arguable fact that this giant company is reaching into the pockets of mill... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs When you order from Ron Bell, don't expect to find your order at your doorstep the next week the way you would expect a purchase from a giant retailer. And when you order from a giant retailer, d... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs eVent Rain Mitts Saturday morning it started raining at 9:30 a.m. just as we were headed away from the previous nights campsite onto the trail. I had the mitts on along with my Marmot Precip and my trusty rain hat. ... |
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Marmot Ion I've been wearing my 2006 Ion lately while biking. It's winter here so I've been wearing it layered over my U.L. Thermawrap and after a steady, sweaty climb uphill there is significant sh... |
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Montbell Thermawrap pants The Montbell U.L. Thermawrap pants are the perfect blend of function and minimalism. Full size zips make venting and putting on and taking off easy. Both a snap as well as a cinch around the waist k... |
