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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://ddrake.net
My PDF Gear List2012 SUL List, 2 nights

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Re: My first MYOG pack
Very nice, Kaleb. Does that weight include the strippable parts (shockcord, sternum strap)? Can't quite see what type top closure you're using. Also, it looks like you're using the...

In Make Your Own Gear » My first MYOG pack
March 22, 7:38pm

Re: Wolf politics
Just a little hard to imagine Chris Gregoire being first in line for a wolf tag, like Butch Otter was.

In Chaff » they're back! Up to ten wolf packs in WA now
March 22, 5:17pm

Re: they're back! Up to ten wolf packs in WA now
Glad to see it. I'd guess the politics of wolf hunting will be somewhat different in WA than in ID, however.

In Chaff » they're back! Up to ten wolf packs in WA now
March 22, 2:28pm

Re: new study on running shoes
Interesting study--I especially liked that the PI answered reader questions in the comments section of the NYT blog. Not sure what the implications are for BPing. The *shoes* tested were only 1...

In GEAR » new study on running shoes
March 22, 12:58pm

Re: Re: lesson learned?
Good on you and your family, David, for being there when the guy needed it. Re: bad water. It's always been my understanding that giardia has a longer incubation period than would account f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Found a "missing" backpacker last weekend...
March 22, 12:01pm

Re: Why aren't there more waterproof packs?
Looking at the commercial packs I have, the number and placement of seams often works against waterproofness. Something to think about for MYOG.

In GEAR » Why aren't there more waterproof packs?
March 22, 10:28am

Re: quilts
I'm a relatively new quilt user. My quilt came with adjustable (and removable) 3/4 grosgrain straps. I thought they were fiddly and removed them. Then one night it was cold enough I wanted t...

In GEAR » quilts
March 21, 1:12pm

Re: Base weight/body weight
I'm at the other end of the spectrum--5'6", about 145#. I can usually get away with a short quilt, prefer athletic fit clothing in size small, and (like you) tailored my MYOG tarp to ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Base weight/body weight
March 19, 10:58am

Re: Re: Thanks
Thanks again for all the compliments on the pack--esp. encouraging coming from those whose designs and sewing skills I've always admired on these forums. About the water: I set up the daisy...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished First MYOG Pack
March 18, 12:48pm

Thanks
Thanks everyone for the comments. Brian--Fortunately, my mom taught me how to run a sewing machine when I was a kid. Not packs and tents, but enough basics to build on. Still have plenty to le...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished First MYOG Pack
March 17, 9:55pm

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