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Dean F. (acrosome) - BPL Lifetime Member

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All Forum Posts by Dean F.

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Suck is mental.
So, an infantryman is sitting in his tent trying to dry his socks and popping blisters while the rain pours down and says "This sucks." Just down the valley is a Marine standing in a fox...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Pain and misery?
July 17, 10:03am

MLD
Yeah, if you don't want to wait for the re-released Ion (and the risk that it will turn into vaporware) the smaller MLD packs are a good choice. MLD has a great reputation. EDIT- Hmm. Don&...

In GEAR » GoLite Ion Alternative
July 17, 8:31am

both have a place
I'll acknowledge that both alky and canister stoves have a place, as several people have already mentioned. But for day to day use I just like playing around with alky stoves. They are brutal...

In GEAR » Alcohol Stove vs Jetboil Sol Ti - weight savings, is it worth it?
July 17, 8:19am

Re: Re: Re: SPAMBOT
>> You're a braver man than I. Or you have a killer Internet security package. Well, you know, I run *** L I N U X **** !!!!! (Backflips onto motorcycle and rides off...)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you think about........
July 16, 9:12am

SPAMBOT
Already reported. And, really, "frawd"?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What do you think about........
July 15, 3:09pm

SPAMBOT
Already reported.

In GEAR » You can see
July 15, 3:08pm

Re: Re: Re: Permethrin negatives....
Yeah, I knew where you were coming from, James. My interest was piqued only because links like that can sometimes scare people who don't know any better. They see mention of scary effects on ...

In GEAR » any permethrin users out there?
July 12, 8:24am

I'm a convert...
I have to admit that when I was first getting into this weird UL thing a few years ago one issue about which I was VERY skeptical was wearing trail runners instead of at least a lightweight boot. ...

In GEAR » Trying something new - trail runners
July 11, 12:12pm

Sounds like you like your poncho, so...
Normally, to most people I would say that a rain jacket and pants is better. The storms here are irregular, but they can be intense for the brief time they last and getting wet at 10,000 feet is n...

In GEAR » Poncho in Colorado High Country?
July 11, 12:01pm

re: bow-drill
Er, uh, ok, brother, you run with that. While you're bow-drilling I'll erect my camp, cook dinner, eat dinner, and get to sleep. Please bow-drill quietly so as not to wake me... :)

In GEAR » Mini bic & Light My Fire questions
July 11, 11:58am

All Reader Reviews by Dean F.

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Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide -Andrew Skurka book
Wow, how to rate this book? It is NOT meant for someone who is already an experienced UL hiker. There is nothing in this book that someone like that doesn't already know or can find out in fiv...

In Books and Media
June 21, 3:43pm

Klepper Double wood framed folding kayak
I own a Long Haul Mark 2, which is a copy of the Klepper Double. Though the fasteners vary very slightly the Klepper frame can use the Long Haul hull-skins and vice versa. The guy who builds the Lon...

In Miscellaneous Products
March 27, 1:18pm

Sawyer In-Line Filter
I have a slightly different kit- the 0.1 micron 4-way filter. Of the filters available I give it a 5. It's not perfect, but IMHO it is the best that is available, hands down. The 4-way kit come...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
December 08, 10:12am

La Sportiva Crosslite
Personally, I rate this shoe a 5/5 because I'm ecstatic to find a shoe that FITS! (I have mutant monkey-feet.) But generally it is probably a 4. Listen, ye, to my tale of woe... I just mov...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
September 27, 6:02pm

Mont Bell
My wife ordered something I wanted for my birthday from MontbellUSA (not the main company in Japan). She included several ways of contacting her. Three and a half months later it hadn't arrived, s...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
September 03, 11:46pm