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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2, while getting some more luxury.
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My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: Adventure Medical Kits
Yeah at a certain point, certain posts need to be continued in Chaff, but it's a legit point. If someone requires first aid on the trail with trauma requiring assistance, their blood and o...

In GEAR » Adventure Medical Kits
April 05, 9:34am
Re: Winter travel tool
Large Leatherman tool. May need to look at my Micra now that I no longer take it regular backpacks.

In Winter Hiking » Winter travel tool
April 04, 9:07pm
Re: Is there something you eat in the backcountry that you don't eat otherwise?
Ramen (as a pre-dinner soup - the "good stuff"), hot chocolate, bagels, candy bars, jerky, and various trail mixes/GORP-type stuff. Plus the occasional Mountain House.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Is there something you eat in the backcountry that you don't eat otherwise?
April 04, 9:06pm
Re: Re: No car for me
I just realised there are two post hike threads going on :-) Got resurrected from 2 years ago. I'd love to go with no car but in the American desert or Rockies, a vehicle is usually the ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post-hike rituals
April 03, 6:13pm
Re: New gear tested: good and bad news
On the bad news bivy, do you think it may have to do with being out in an open area in the cold? Maybe a nearby tree canopy to try it out again before modifying the bivy.

In Gear Lists » My 1+ Season dream list is almost complete!
April 03, 5:04pm
Re: Post hike rituals- gear maintenance
I prefer to stay out a few days minimum when possible, so the gear remains in the pack all little while longer. After a few days, some more hours won't hurt it. Clothing, I'll usually pul...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post hike rituals- gear maintenance
April 03, 12:31pm
Re: Writing Style
Good info but your sentences are too long. About 14 words is an average limit to a typical sentence in English. Blogs should reflect the personality of the writer but run-on sentences are a killer.

In Gear Lists » My guide on packing light for an overnight winter backcountry hut trip
April 02, 11:36am
Re: 3 Passes Route (extended version), Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
Good stuff. Sounds like an adventure with all the river crossings, etc... The second trip report I've seen mention the rough conditions of NZ.

In Post-Trip Reports » 3 Passes (extended version) Route, Arthurs Pass, New Zealand
April 02, 7:28am
Re: Glacier Divide Loop ~ Piute Pass, Alpine Col, Lamarck Col
Great pics and report.

In Post-Trip Reports » Glacier Divide Loop ~ Piute Pass, Alpine Col, Lamarck Col
April 02, 7:14am
Re: Multi use: Microspikes
I think they would be a hit on the local golf course. Just stealth camp near the 18th hole to be first in line when it opens to make full-multiuse of your ultralight kit (BONUS: if you need to...

In Multiple Use Gear » Multi use: Microspikes
April 01, 10:10am

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