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Erik Danielsen (er1kksen) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale The Western Door
About Me Living and working between adventures. So far those have included the Andes, the Adirondacks, the nooks and crannies of WNY, and being a not-quite-UL wanderer all over the east coast.
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All Forum Posts by Erik Danielsen

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Beer 30
My favorite local wilderness area (a couple square miles with a fantastic gorge) has this past year seen a huge jump in visitations by the college student crowd. Light beer shows up, sure, but the ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Why do A-holes drink light beer?
June 25, 10:11am
Gatewood cape
My gatewood cape leaks under heavy rain, I've discovered. The walls will be bone dry to the touch in most spots, but then drops will come through in specific spots. I think the silicone's b...

In GEAR » question on poncho tarps
June 22, 6:18pm
re: stupidity
If you decide to scramble up a ridge to get to a peak that you know you CAN scramble to, which others have scrambled to, and there are certain-death falls on either side, you are taking a risk. If ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Back to the Wild
June 22, 6:09pm
Stairmaster alternative
I might suggest skipping the stairmaster to put in some time on intense walks with a loaded pack, preferably loaded heavier than it'll ever be on the trail. Don't go nuts and screw up your ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Logistics question: 220 miles, 14 days.
June 09, 4:47pm
Re: sunscreen
You don't need a conspiratorial military-industrial sunscreen complex. You just need a decent marketing campaign. Observational studies are pretty much the cheapest way to "scientifically&...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sunscreen
June 01, 3:09pm
RE: Martin
A third possibility is that severe burns and vitamin D deficiency (which most of the western world suffers, if they know it or not) are the real cancer risks and getting a healthy amount of sun exp...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sunscreen
May 30, 7:45pm
Stealthily!
Sorry that that's an adjective rather than a noun, but I do some semi-urban backpack travel that often involves stealthing... wearing a smallish traditional backpacking setup used to get me que...

In Philosophy & Technique » Fill in the Blank!
April 27, 6:04pm
RE: Tents
Since I'm assuming the same would apply for December, I guess I'd better start looking into a good 4-person shelter...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Annapurna Circuit Questions
April 22, 12:38pm
Re: Re: CCF Pad?
You could float down a river on a decent-sized one.

In GEAR » What Item(s) Optimize the Best of Gear Convergence?
April 21, 1:09pm
Re: Blackflies
Bring some oranges. After you eat them, fold the chunks of orange peel so that the bitter "oil of orange" squeezes out and rub it on exposed skin. It's not perfect, but it cuts the bu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Adirondaks - high peaks region - recommendations?
April 12, 6:02am

All Reader Reviews by Erik Danielsen

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five ten camp four
I have owned and loved a pair of these and worn them until their current state of having gaping holes in the sides. Observations: great fit, decent support and cushioning (never any sore feet) and...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
October 10, 7:29am