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John Baird (jbaird) - BPL Forum Member

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About Me At age 59 I find that Backpacking light will help me go into my 60's with more comfort. Minimalist yes, survivalist no. I still like a hot meal when I set up camp.
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Transportation
Transportation: To be sure I’m opening myself up for the stupid award of the year, but here goes. Does anyone have the problem of getting back to the car after a hike? 2days, 4 days, a week, wha...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Transportation
April 30, 6:53pm
Why I Go Light
To read such a wonderfully composed article, articulate and thoughtful, is inspiring and with remembrances of my own, touched a surprisingly personal level. Well done

In Editor's Roundtable » Why I Go Light
April 25, 5:47pm
Other ideas
Hi Cary... did you ask about sleep disorders presented by snoring or apnea? (does your sleeping partner say you tend to hold your breath while sleeping or do you wake up many times a night?) Re-re...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » sleep
April 20, 7:33pm
tent color
What an interesting thread, tent color. Like John I have the red Akto. I used it last in a state park on Long Island NY that has no camping signs plastered all over the place. I guess I'm a re...

In GEAR » Tent colors
March 28, 7:40pm
Keeping Feet Dry and Warm
Will and Janet: Outstanding, can't wait for the rest. Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Footwear Systems for Snow Travel
Part 1: Principles and Techniques for Keeping Feet Dry and Warm
March 23, 8:08pm
tent vs tarp ?
So has this broken down to tent vs tarp? David, take it easy man. I did it, I'm guilty leaving the vents closed and then said that tarp word. Glenn, such passion, I thought mt feelings for my...

In GEAR » Question for Franco the Rainbow Warrior
March 20, 7:07pm
Insight II
PJ I like the idea of some group trecks. I'm realy getting tired of talking to myself out there. By the way, do I have enough BLP Rank points to get a few more esbit tabs yet? John

In GEAR » Question for Franco the Rainbow Warrior
March 20, 6:10am
Insight
Ah well…I didn’t mean to be as negative as it appeared. But I have to say the nor’easter really beat the heck out of me that night so I guess I took it out on the Akto. Yes, there was a goo...

In GEAR » Question for Franco the Rainbow Warrior
March 19, 7:37pm
Re: Re: The best tent is not here,yet
"nonsense" That's a tad harsh isn't it? That having been said, I wouldn't have attempted a nor'easter without the need to try out my new gear (tent)....so it probably ...

In GEAR » Question for Franco the Rainbow Warrior
March 18, 4:26pm
Re: Calling all Titanium Esbit Wing Stove users
Stephen My take on the pot size is that it should roughly fit the flame size. Not very scientific but it works for me. I use the Esbit Tommy stove and a cheap aluminum 4" pot and lid from Tar...

In GEAR » Calling all Titanium Esbit Wing Stove users
March 18, 4:12pm

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