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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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When to use a bivy? True that a light tent isn't a weight penalty over bivy plus tarp. What I like about using a bivy is that "setup" is just throwing it on the ground it you don't need to rig the... |
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Re: Noobie Bivy Questions I have two bivies. One is just a sack with no zip or net. It is very convenient, great at keeping my gear clean and keeping bugs off as ling as I wear a headnet. Problem is it's a bit smalle... |
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BV500 in GoLite Quest I just recently got a BV500 and tried it in my 2011 model Men's Quest. I don't think it would work out horizontally. It's a super tight squeeze. Vertically it fits with loads of roo... |
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Re: Understanding UV protection I think that regular clothing provides a lot more sun protection than the makers of special sun protective clothes want you to think. Treatments are available to boost the UV blocking properties... |
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Re: Reflectix as a pack frame? It is way less stiff than a foam sleeping mat. I don't think it would work nearly as well well. I carried some inside my pack- about 4 thicknesses folded up- and it didn't seem like it ... |
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Re: Camp Avi advise The "free flowing river" valley shown in the third photo may be deep enough to deflect most, or typical avalanches, but possibly not enough to deflect a very large avalanche. Most aval... |
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Re: Wool ...Worn For 100 Days--Kickstarter Project Seems like he stayed away from dirt or heavy sweating... It does sound like a good project. I wear wool shirts or undershirts about 90% of the time so I'm already convinced about the raw m... |
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Re: Re: Calorie deficit to save weight. SERIOUSLY! My brief experience is that I want about 1500 calories/day for the first several days of a moderate summer trip, then it ramps up to maybe 2500. If I'm pushing hard I want lots of carbs, if I&... |
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Re: Calorie deficit to save weight. SERIOUSLY! From the PCT List: The Twin Heresies of Demetri Coupounas (No-cook food is the first heresy, light shoes the second) Food on the JMT: "As an experiment, I tried carrying 100% raw, no-... |
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West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) We did the WCT about 15 years back. We were subjected to plenty of horror stories about mud and slippery logs both in research and at the trailhead briefing. Having never backpacked along the c... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
