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Dave Heiss (DaveHeiss) - BPL Guest

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Backpacker since 1973, started going lighter in 2003
CityCamano Island
StateWA
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Dave Heiss

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Tyvek Sublite
John, Thanks for your review. I own a Contrail, but like the look and weight of the Tyvek Sublite. It may not be appropriate for hiking here in the Washington Cascades, but I can still want it, ...

In GEAR » The Sublite, a Scarp 1/2
November 26, 11:35am

Tarptent Sublite
I purchased a Contrail about this time last year, and after coming to the slow realization that it’s supposed to be breezy inside (compared to the protected airspace of the regular tents I’ve u...

In GEAR » Tarptent Sublite Silnylon Now Available
November 17, 12:24pm

MLD Ark and Exodus packs
Peter - I have an Ark on order, which should arrive in the next couple of weeks. I looked hard and long at the Ark/Exodus, the ULA Circuit, and the GG Mariposa Plus before ordering the Ark, and ...

In GEAR » MLD Ark & Exodus Packs
October 04, 3:34pm

O2 Rainwear sizing
John - I'm 6'2", 180 lbs, and the O2 Rainwear size XL fits me nicely. The sleeves are long enough (I take about a 35" sleeve) and the pants are long enough too. Great raingear,...

In GEAR » 02 Rainwear Jacket sizing
September 21, 6:19pm

CampSaver.com sale
Thanks! I picked up a dark red Montbell Thermawrap for $90. That color's almost never available in a Large, but this time was the charm.

In Gear Deals » CampSaver.com Summer Clearance
September 16, 11:48am

MLD Ark/Exodus vs ULA Circuit
I’m planning to take the last step in my lighten-up process and buy a new backpack. I’m currently using a Granite Gear Precipice (like a Vapor Trail, but beefier), and have narrowed the search ...

In GEAR » MLD Ark/Exodus vs ULA Circuit
August 20, 4:24pm

Tyvek raingear
Here's another vote encouraging the addition of Tyvek raingear to the BPL store.

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Rainwear 2008: Current Favorites, New Introductions, and New Technologies (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
August 13, 12:11pm

"Ring of Fire" stove design
How did you feed in the fuel when you tested it with alcohol?

In Make Your Own Gear » Canister Stove "Ring Of Fire" design
August 11, 10:32pm

First lightweight multi-day trip: gear love!
Tim, Let me know how the rainfly replacement project works out. Are you having to dis-assemble your friend's factory rainfly to obtain a piece pattern for the new sil version?

In GEAR » First lightweight multi-day trip: gear-love!
August 06, 2:49pm

First lightweight multi-day trip
Tarptent Contrail. Sigh. I just don't know... Elizabeth, I know what you mean. I used my new Contrail for the first time last weekend on a 4-day trip into the Oval Lakes region of the Che...

In GEAR » First lightweight multi-day trip: gear-love!
August 04, 1:21pm

All Reader Reviews by Dave Heiss

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Montbell Versalite
Andrea - I'm looking forward to your opinions on the Versalite 50. I've still got that pack on my short list, and hope you can provide some input on its comfort and functionality. My only conc...

In Backpacks - External Frame
August 13, 5:37pm

02 Rainwear Rain Suit
I also have an O2 Rainwear suit. I picked up a pair a few years ago and have been really happy with the performance, but I still wince at the screaming yellow color every time I put them on. It is def...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 26, 11:34am