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Paul Vertrees (Sawtooth) - BPL Guest

My Locale Southern Colorado Rockies
About Me Interests: Backpacking, hunting, fly fishing, backcountry skiing.
CityNear Canon City
StateCO
CountryUSA

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RE: Bowhunting
Sid, Even though I posted about the rifles, I actually bowhunt as much or more than I gun hunt. Just finished up a month of bowhunting elk here in Colorado. I also stump shoot and small game h...

In GEAR » Ultralight Rifle
October 13, 12:27pm

RE: Ultralight Rifle
I read Ryan's review, and I have to admit it's an interesting concept and design. I do, however, see the Pak Rifle as less than ideal for backcountry small game hunting/survival. I will p...

In GEAR » Ultralight Rifle
October 13, 12:12pm

RE: Not really hooking a trout
In my book, that wouldn't rate as "counting coup", because there's also some skill involved in actually bringing in a hooked trout. Playing the fish, reading the current, turning...

In Fishing » Tenkara Rods - UL fishing...
August 21, 7:36pm

Catch and release with Tenkara?
I watched Ryan's video from the Flathead...looks like he was subsistence fishing, so it was OK to simply back up and pull the fish up on the shore. But I wonder, what's the technique for c...

In Fishing » Tenkara Rods - UL fishing...
August 20, 10:16pm

Contact Lens Solutions
I wear Night and Day disposables both at home and in the backcountry. I wear them for six days, 24/7, and then go one day without and wear my glasses. I clean them as required, and a pair lasts m...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Contact Lens Solutions
August 06, 1:17pm

Best DWR treatment?
I have a nylon windshirt that's never been treated. What's the best...spray on or wash in? Any suggestions on what's the best on the market? What's the best way to wash a garment...

In GEAR » Best DWR treatment?
August 06, 8:39am

Highest wind experienced in a Kifaru tipi...
I've been out in Kifaru tipis quite a bit, and they can withstand wind speeds well in excess of 50 MPH. http://www.youtube.com/user/Kifarutube#play/uploads/0/fVjMW3faBiI

In GEAR » Highest Winds Experienced in Pyramids / Mids / Hex / Tipi etc. ? (+ Intro)
August 05, 9:25pm

Say no to grease?
I have a really nice, relatively new, down bag. I have VERY oily skin on my face and neck. It's been a challenge to keep it off my bag. I've resorted to wearing a thin balaclava (REI bra...

In GEAR » Say no to grease?
August 05, 7:11pm

Wrist watch question...
My Avocet Vertech watch just went belly up, after about 12 years of service. I love the Vertech, but it's lacking one feature that I find myself wishing for from time to time...a light! So, I...

In GEAR » Wrist watch question...
July 24, 8:04am

RE: Colorado 14er on July 17th
Bierstadt and over to Evans via the Sawtooth, if you're not opposed to some exposure. :)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Colorado 14er on July 17th
July 06, 11:15pm

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