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Phil Barton (flyfast) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Bushbuddy & Snow Peak 900 photos A Reflectix cozy is a great idea for boil and set cooking. My homemade cozy for the SP900 weighs 1.1 oz. With an alchohol stove it's an effective way to conserve fuel. That might not be such a ... |
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Re: guyotdesigns firefly lantern Jeff, would it work with this? I've never seen the firefly lantern but was just wondering. |
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Re: Bushbuddy & Snow Peak 900 photos Chris, thanks for answering a question I've had for a while. Great shots. By the way, the little pan/lid for the SP 900 weighs 1.9 oz. I leave that item at home and use a foil lid. You might... |
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Re: Why Backpacking? Why? Because there is a big world out there beyond the edge of the road. There are so many things to see. I think of incredible experiences at the bottom of the Grand Canyon and on top of mountains... |
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Re: Favorite Piece of Gear Purchased? Last 6 Mo. Oooooh. One won't do. Icebreaker 200 merino top and bottom iPod Shuffle ULA Amp Brooks Adreneline |
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Re: What are your "Big 4" items? Well, things have changed over the last 2-3 years. I had not previously thought of gear in terms of what's the 4 heaviest items today. |
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ULA Amp Just received my ULA Amp this week. After receiving my order, Brian Frankle sent an e-mail apologizing for an actual weight being above the earlier listed value (now 10.7 ounces). Brian asked i... |
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Re: Passports My son just received his new digital passport. It is the same physical size as my 1999 passport. Side-by-side they felt to be about the same weight. This weekend I will try to get a moment to post ... |
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Re: Titanium Pot (tweeking) Douglas, have you had problems with food sticking to your SP pot? My family gave me mine for Christmas a few years ago. I was initially disappointed that it wasn't non-stick. But I quickly foun... |
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Re: Podcast: Sub-3 on the PCT with Glen Van Peski Great job, Carol. Listened to the podcast this morning. I hope that this becomes a regular feature here at BPL. |
All Reader Reviews by Phil Barton
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Pro-Tick Remedy Pro-Tick Maybe you don't have to worry about ticks. In the southern US it's something we have to continually address. The Pro-Tick Remedy is the best removal method I've run across. It is a simple,... |
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TarpTent It's been almost 2 1/2 years since I bought my TT Squall but the process was memorably good. First, I spoke with Henry by phone to chat about the models and what would be the best fit for my hikin... |
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I've had my pair of GoLite Reed pants since at least 2001. They were still sold as Ray-Way gear way back then. These pants are blue (as I remember getting them on sale). This vintage pair of pants... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt I've used RailRider shirts for about 5 years now. The RR Adventure Shirt has become a core piece of my warm weather hiking kit. It is well made, cool in hot weather, and very durable. I wear L ... |
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MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter Mike Clelland's article, "Techniques and Gear for the Lightweight Backcountry Coffee Connoisseur" (BackpackingLight Magazine, Issue 6) was a home run for me. I sorta, kinda, oh maybe a l... |
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Western Mountaineering Highlite All the above ratings capture well the features of the Western Mountaineering HighLite. I've owned mine now for a year. What I really like about this bag is its warmth. I am amazed at what it c... |
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ULA Amp The Amp is my second pack from Brian Frankle. I’ve waited to post a review until my first outing with the pack this past weekend. The ULA Amp meets my expectations for a smaller volume pack to be used... |
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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellant -- Sawyer brand permethrin spray is widely available here at Wal-Mart and many sporting goods stores. If you live in an area that isn't tick infested then count your blessings. If you do live or hike... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad After several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were t... |
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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - California TOPO! software to me is a mixed bag. I've owned 5 different map sets for a few years (US National Parks and 4 different states). What I've really liked -- the ability to print any map the ... |
