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Roleigh Martin (marti124) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale JMT Hiker from NY--see my profile
About Me Formerly from Minnesota, now in Upstate NY, I have been hiking every summer in the High Sierra since 2000. From 2000-2007, we did the High Sierra Trail (HST). Been doing the John Muir Trail since then, every year. I am the lead moderator for the JohnMuirTrail@YahooGroups.com for 2011-2013. I organized groups (without charge) for the JMT, 2008-2011 for the hike I participated in (from 5 to 8 people). I'm doing a JMT 2012 group hike again. See my Google Profile for more and top links on a variety of topics (click on "My Website URL above").
CityUpstate New York
StateNY
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttps://plus.google.com/104440166440169700478/about
My PDF Gear ListMy gear list as of 4/3/2010

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All Forum Posts by Roleigh Martin

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Re: ID event shortie gaiters
I first used Montbell but 16 days on the JMT (the last 165 miles) wore them out completely. I then went with Dirty Girl Gaiters and they wore out (over 18 days). I've been using the ID eVent ...

In GEAR » lightest ankle gaiters.. from oven bags?
June 18, 9:44pm

Re: How does one sew Momentum Fabric
Thanks, Javan. I'll keep your offer in mind. There is one local backpacking gear repair center in town that I want to approach (save on shipping fees). Wish you lived closer.

In Make Your Own Gear » How does one sew Momentum Fabric
June 16, 10:54pm

How does one sew Momentum Fabric
I bought some Momentum Fabric from thru-hiker.com and wanted a local Cambodian tailor shop who charges very reasonable fees to mimic a Thermarest pillow cover which I have but make the same design ...

In Make Your Own Gear » How does one sew Momentum Fabric
June 16, 10:15pm

Is the Iphone 4 good enuf for trail camera?
The Iphone 4's camera specs are here: http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/camera.html http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/hd-video-recording.html http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.ht...

In Photography » Is the Iphone 4 good enuf for trail camera?
June 12, 11:45pm

Re: Re: Ice axe / crampons for early July JMT
Eugene, what is your "My ice axe weighs about 4.5 ounces. ", mfgr and model, and length? thanks

In GEAR » Ice axe / crampons for early July JMT
May 24, 10:10pm

Re: Gossamer Gear/ Squal Classic
For those not familiar with this tent, it is the largest 1.5 lb tent made with the exception of the Zpacks duo Hexamid tent which costs considerably more and weighs considerably less. The Gossamer...

In Gear Swap » Gossamer Gear /Squall Classic
May 22, 12:15pm

Re: Make and Model of Scale
I got a My Weigh KD-7000. http://www.myweigh.com/scales/medium-scales/kd7000-professional With a large 7 kg (15.4lb) capacity and precise 1 gram (0.1oz) readings this scale is an incredible val...

In GEAR » I've gone to light, I need an accurate scale.
May 18, 10:27pm

Re: Re: Homemade bivy - a 3rd Bivy Pattern found (2 variants)
Thought, I'd update my bivy pattern links: http://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk/diy/make-your-own-bivy-bag.html http://www.seattlefabrics.com/bivy_sack.html http://www.therainshed.com/p...

In Make Your Own Gear » Homemade bivy.
May 12, 10:50pm

Nunatak Alpinist ?
The author must have looked at the Alpinist data and switched columns, the bag is rated at 20 F not 23 F. http://www.nunatakusa.com/site07/other_bags/alpinist.htm The 23 figure is the oz we...

In Editor's Roundtable » Ultralight Three-Season Down Mummy-Style Sleeping Bags: State of the Market Report 2010
May 05, 11:05pm

Re: Updated Steripens?
I too evaluated a pilot Opti unit for Steripen. It was used for 23 days on the JMT last July/August. It worked just fine. It was less temperamental, by far, than the traditional Adventurer that I o...

In GEAR » Updated Steripens?
April 21, 9:58pm

All Reader Reviews by Roleigh Martin

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zpacks Company
I have bought many items from Zpacks, including some new items he started carrying as a result of my orders, such as the large size pack cover; the 1000 cu inch zero pack; and he provided a customized...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 16, 10:49pm

MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter
Thanks to these reviews mentioning the problems and the recall issue, I called MSR up and found out I had a problem element and I was mailed a replacement. I won't be able to determine how good i...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
March 25, 2:02pm

Leukotape P Sports Tape
Andrew Skurka spoke in Minneapolis today at the Outdoor Expo and I took down his notes on foot care and found some links, including this thread. He recommends shoes that keep your feet cool (he u...

In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories
April 26, 11:31pm

Bear Boxer 101 Contender
Can you please provide a link for the Bear Boxer 101 Contender? Thank you. Never mind -- I found the link, I presume it is here: http://www.bareboxer.com/products.htm

In Miscellaneous Products
May 23, 6:43pm