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Matthew Zion (mzion) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Boulder, CO
About Me Eagle Scout. Navy Veteran.

AT '10; CT yo-yo '11; PCT '12
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Re Windshirt suggestion
I don't know if they still have any but I just picked up the backcountry.com Stoic Wraith. The bright yellow in large was $27 or something.

In GEAR » Windshirt suggestions?
March 07, 9:19pm
Re: Tarp worries
Seriously, you guys are advocating him spending another $150 over splash and bugs. Jace get (or make) a headnet/bug net and dry your bag out the next day if you get some splash. Learning to pitch...

In GEAR » Tarp worries.
March 07, 8:14am
Re: Tarp worries
You don't need a bivy. Just use a ground cloth of Tyvek or the polycryo ones from Gossamer Gear. Besides I think a 'rainy' year on the PCT might mean you'll set up your tarp a doz...

In GEAR » Tarp worries.
March 06, 10:45pm
Re: Water treatment
I wouldn't parallel not treating water and avalanches, I can afford to deal with the consequences of not treating. I have over 3000 miles without treating water. I'm not going to tell you...

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 06, 7:49pm
Re: Distance
It's definitely the hours. I pass more people from 6-9 on both sides of the clock than any other point of the day.

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 05, 5:59pm
Re: Bag condensation
If you're sleeping on snow or grass you'll have morning condensation every time -- just comes with the territory. Thats why taking time to dry the bag out later, if you're out for mult...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sleeping bag condensation w/ Pictures
March 05, 3:56pm
Re: "Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video"
I was a big fan of "keeps the aliens from reading my thoughts."

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 05, 2:59pm
Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
More shameless plugging of Lint -- Just got featured on OPB talking about ultralight backpacking. Video features stuff like the MLD Prophet, GG SpinnTwin, Chrome Dome, etc. Lint on UL

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 05, 12:38pm
Re: ExOfficio
I use their Geotrekr. I think its just the short sleeve version. White button down shirts are the way to go.

In GEAR » ExOfficio Air Strip Lite shirt.
March 01, 7:59pm
Lint Has a Website
Just wanted to shamelessly plug Lint's new website. www.linthikes.com Probably seen him quoted on MLD's Exodus page. I think his plan is to hike the CDT, again, this year which will make ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Lint Has a Website
March 01, 5:37pm

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