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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Colorado
About Me My primary pursuits are mountaineering (hiking with the goal of a summit) but I am beginning to re-kindle my love of Backpacking. In particular I have become a big fan of the Ultralight approach and love this website. I seem to be in a perpetual state of shelter/sleep system evaluation. My current setup for shelter is a GG SpinnTwinn with MLD Bug Bivy (summer) or Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy(colder). Sleep system is Katabatic Chisos 40 degree quilt with Neoair short.
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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin

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Re: Rate my sleep system
I think trying to get a full 15 degrees below your bag rating is really pushing it even with that clothing setup. I say that in part because I have a Marmot 15 degree bag that hasn't lived up ...

In GEAR » Rate my sleep system
September 04, 8:21pm
Nemo Meta 1p pitch tips
I have had my Nemo Meta 1p for about 2 years now but have only had it out for about 15 nights in that period of time. This past weekend I somewhat inadvertently discovered an important contributio...

In GEAR » Nemo Meta 1p pitch tips
September 04, 2:59pm
Pink...Really?
Sorry, I just can't let that go by without a comment. At some point it becomes visual pollution. :)

In Make Your Own Gear » 1p Tarp with 0.75oz Spin
September 04, 9:52am
Re: Bear Paw Minimalist 1 opinions
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In GEAR » Bear Paw Minimalist 1 opinions
September 03, 9:39pm
Bear Paw Minimalist 1 opinions
Interested to hear from owners of the BP Minimalist 1. What options did you get? Do you wish you went with other options? I am looking at it to use with a SpinnTwinn and am particularly inter...

In GEAR » Bear Paw Minimalist 1 opinions
September 03, 6:11pm
Re: Re: Aquafina for Steripen
I can confirm that makes at least 3 of us that have come to the same solution :).

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Aquafina for Steripen
September 02, 8:19pm
Re: Picture of Spinntwinn with Bear Paw Minimalist
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In GEAR » Picture of Spinntwinn with Bear Paw Minimalist
September 01, 2:35pm
Picture of Spinntwinn with Bear Paw Minimalist
I have a Spinntwinn Tarp and I am looking for any that has pictures of a SpinnTwinn with the Bear Paw Minimalist bug bivy. Preferably one with the sloped ridgeline option. Just curious to see the...

In GEAR » Picture of Spinntwinn with Bear Paw Minimalist
August 31, 10:51pm
Re: Teton Wilderness
In addition to the replies you receive here I would also contact the Forest Service for that area Buffalo Ranger District 307-543-2386 They may be able to recommend some material and offer s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Teton Wilderness
August 31, 10:28pm
Re: bug bivy
"Your bivy has to be waterproof AND breathable for this to work." And we all know that utopian fabric doesn't really exist. For me a bug bivy is the primary shelter for summer. T...

In GEAR » a better bug bivy?
August 30, 11:19pm

All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin

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Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width)
I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
May 15, 6:03pm
Marmot Atom
The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
May 31, 1:59pm