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Harrison Carpenter (carpenh) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale St. Vrain River Valley
About Me They call me Carp-Dawg, Dr. C, The Rodent Whisperer, and/or Rat Man-- depending upon who they are and what they see me doing.
StateColorado
CountryUSA
My PDF Gear List3-day, 3-season, Solo

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All Forum Posts by Harrison Carpenter

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Re: Nutritional Info
A somewhat sketchy page on Livestrong.com: http://www.livestrong.com/article/409547-do-dehydrated-foods-lose-their-nutritional-value/

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Nutritional info on dehydrated foods
January 13, 8:09am
2013
A new part of my plans: purchase no new gear unless old gear breaks down to the point of failure. #gulp

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » 2013 Plans
January 13, 8:02am
+1
Indeed, a good read. Back in my days as a Boy Scout in Northern Michigan, my troop would go out to camp in the Winter. The Scoutmaster (who had a military background) used our meals as places to te...

In Editor's Roundtable » Close Encounters with Hypothermia
January 10, 7:42am
Not philosophy, but...
I like "learning to adjust to be more with less of the physical things," but that's not so much a philosophy as an educational goal. On the other hand, "be more with less" h...

In Philosophy & Technique » King of Denial
January 09, 5:35pm
Re: The "Light" Experience
So what would you call the "philosophy" of "backpacking light"?

In Philosophy & Technique » King of Denial
January 09, 8:36am
Modifications
I did some minor modifications to my Goliite Pinnacle-- trimmed excess length off all the straps and hip belt, and cut off the ice axe loops. Not much weight savings, really-- less than 4 oz.

In GEAR » Modifying Osprey Exos
January 06, 8:20am
Re: Fretting?
That was quite the situation you were in with the hammock. Seriously, a river? I'm afraid I have to echo Nick. You won't feel many benefits from cutting a few ounces (other than self-sa...

In Gear Lists » What am I doing wrong? Do you see something I
January 03, 9:00am
Re: What am I doing wrong? Get me down!!!
I, too, suffered some near-hypothermia during a cold Spring afternoon (high temps in the 40s, misting rain all day) on Isle Royale, so I sympathize. I'm not sure of exactly what ou're aski...

In Gear Lists » What am I doing wrong? Do you see something I
January 02, 6:16pm
Re: Re: King of Denial
"A simple solution to this issue is to establish a requirement to be considered a true lightweight backpacker. You must carry a minimal amount of luxury gear, ie 6 ozs." I hope you'...

In Philosophy & Technique » King of Denial
January 02, 1:31pm
Re: Backpacking as Identity....No Thanks.
I think that was my point, Craig. It's not just that some people define "themselves and others based upon what's on their back," but that I'm pretty comfortable saving that if...

In Philosophy & Technique » King of Denial
December 31, 2:01pm

All Reader Reviews by Harrison Carpenter

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TarpTent Notch
This is more of an initial test report. After sealing my Notch's seams, and doing several test-pitches in my backyard, I took it out into Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness Area for an overnig...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
September 23, 7:09pm