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About Me Enjoy UL backpacking and building stoves.
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In Make Your Own Gear » Quilt making questions
June 19, 4:57pm

Don't close everything down
David, I agree 100% that these things shouldn't be closed down. It was more like me wondering out loud how to prevent this sort of thing from happening, when the reality is you can't pro...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Another Half Dome death - Saturday, June 13, 2009
June 15, 6:59pm

And then there were two :)
Ken, thanks for being just as weird as me :P. We definitely had a great trip and the Blackberry shakes at Elkwallow were the bomb. In the end I guess the rest doesn't matter.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Is it just me?
June 15, 6:30pm

RE:It's just you
Nah, that's not what I meant. I don't care what you carry. I guess it's just that I was the only UL guy in the group, and for once it felt weird. We had a great hike, with beautiful wea...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Is it just me?
June 15, 3:44pm

Is it just me?
Like many, if not most folks here I've been at the UL game for quite some time. I go on my trips and am often mistaken for a dayhiker.I've worn that like a badge of honor. I love the look o...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Is it just me?
June 15, 3:34pm

Re: Another Half Dome death - Saturday, June 13, 2009
Sorry for my ignorance, I've never climbeed Half Dome, but is this picture the spot your talking about: I hijacked this pic from another thread here, and only just noticed exactly how se...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Another Half Dome death - Saturday, June 13, 2009
June 15, 3:06pm

Tales From The Trail
There's a new show trying to get a start on tv called Tales From The Trail . These guys have shot a couple of promos and are trying to sell the concept to the networks. Tough sell since it'...

In On the Web » Tales From The Trail
June 08, 3:22pm

Re:how do you handle a situation like this?
>Hand him my ramen noodles. Kill him with high blood pressure? :P If you just keep the door shut in the first place it's just scary noises. If that fails, then I'm with everyone el...

In Chaff » how do you handle a situtation like this?
June 07, 6:39am

and they all lived happily ever after.............
Jeff, Sorry that we had some sort of miscommunication. I agree that in the process of being helpful we can sometimes muddy the water. BTW, can't go wrong with a MLD cat cut (oh there I go...

In GEAR » How are the Equinox tarps?
June 06, 1:14pm

ReRe: Common ground
Nothing will get a gear junkie more riled than talking smack about their stuff :o). I'm with you Jim when it comes to grommets, and I particularly like Etowah tarps. But that is just one gea...

In GEAR » How are the Equinox tarps?
June 06, 11:33am

All Reader Reviews by george carr

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Mountain House Precooked Scrambled Eggs with Bacon
When I decide to pack a hot breakfast I usually either pick up the MH eggs with bacon or ham and peppers. As one reviewer suggested, pour out the water before consuming. I usually prepare this dish as...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
February 19, 7:47pm

Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce
When I grab a freeze dried dinner for an overnighter, the MH lasagna is my number one choice. I liked it when I started in '88 and still like it today.

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
February 19, 7:40pm

Lightweight Backpacking 101 Ryan Jordan, Alan Dixon + (2001)
When I 1st joined BL.com this was the article that convinced me sub 5 was possible. I think that on the home page there should be a link that says read this first. While the original might use some up...

In Books and Media
February 19, 7:34pm

The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel Kestenbaum
At the time of this books publishing UL backpacking was still relatively new to the general backpacking public, so as the saying goes "you can fool some of the people some of the time...". T...

In Books and Media
February 19, 7:28pm

Tarptent Squall
I purchased my Tarptent Squall in 2004 and now consider it my main shelter when I am carrying a tent. Henry Shires was a pleasure to deal with and very helpful. The squall has served me well from my b...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
February 10, 8:42am

Powerbar Energy Gel Caffinated Gels
I discovered energy gels a few years ago and decided to try the Powerbar brand on an AT hike in 2004. If you've never tried a carbohydrate gel or don't typically take in caffeine all I can say...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
February 10, 8:31am

Montbell Thermawrap Vest
I've owned the Montbell Thermawrap UL Vest for 3 seasons now, and like many folks I puchased it to save weight. I originally carried a fleece vest that had trustily served me for many years, so I ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
February 10, 8:12am