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Lori Pontious (lori999) - BPL Premium Member

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"where in California is Ursack allowed?"
Well, if you used Ursacks in Yosemite, hats off to you - every single time I've been out in Yosemite, on JMT or other trails, I've met a ranger on the trail. A friend of mine was escorted a...

In GEAR » where in California is Ursack allowed?
November 04, 2:34pm

"where in California is Ursack allowed?"
Go here: http://www.sierrawildbear.gov/foodstorage/index.htm Scroll down to where it says "download map..." and do that, then open it. Anywhere other than the "canister from th...

In GEAR » where in California is Ursack allowed?
November 04, 10:43am

MacCat Deluxe
If you mean the Blackcat tarp page (DIY MacCat clone) it's over here: http://www.teamgunnparker.com/blackcat_tarp/Black_Cat_Tarp.htm

In GEAR » MacCat Deluxe w/bivy
November 04, 9:48am

MacCat Deluxe
I have had occasion to pitch mine on the ground. You can fit a 5'7" chick on a medium NeoAir and all her gear in one when it's pitched in a flying diamond. I could pitch it off the gro...

In GEAR » MacCat Deluxe w/bivy
November 04, 9:35am

"Surviving the cold without a tent or sleeping bag"
"He used their fallen Ton-ton with the same means, gutting and getting INSIDE for shelter. Jeez, we thought they smelled bad on the outside!" It's a taun-taun.... [ /geek ] +1 f...

In Philosophy & Technique » Surviving the cold without a tent or a sleeping bag
October 30, 11:31pm

synthetic funk
Soaking synthetics in baking soda solutions helps briefly. Pouring a cup of white vinegar in the washing machine with the shirts kills the funk, and the clothes don't smell like vinegar. I&#...

In GEAR » wool and synthetic together?
October 27, 11:54pm

parka
PM sent on thermawrap parka...

In Gear Swap » FS: Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone, Women's Montbell Parkas, Random Gear, Etc...
October 27, 9:03am

re: singles
You can find many individual doses of many medications at minimus.biz. Also many condiment packets, single packets of oatmeal and other cereals, single tea bags.... I've gotten quite a bit for ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Rec'd sources for travel meds etc, 1st aid kit bits, and dehydrated meals?
October 25, 11:12pm

re: reviews
I don't tend to blind easily... if there's one thing I want when I'm sleeping out it's warmth, and I am ALWAYS cold at 50F without a jacket. Was out in the snow the first weekend of...

In GEAR » Jacks Are Better Quilts
October 25, 10:33pm

re:
Fair enough. It's a new product... perhaps the new design isn't for everyone? I don't know that I would like the tapered cut. It would decrease the multi-functional aspect, and I li...

In GEAR » Jacks Are Better Quilts
October 25, 10:08pm

All Reader Reviews by Lori Pontious

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ULA H2O Amigo
I find that putting the bag under a small cascade of a stream or letting it submerge in a lake works well. The length of the hose makes it easy to keep the clean end in my thumb while bailing water. I...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
July 19, 3:26pm

Warbonnet BlackBird
It was made by a hammocker and includes lots of nice little features that add up to a high quality, comfortable, versatile hammock. I've hung the Blackbird in less than optimal places, over brush ...

In Shelters - Hammocks & Accessories
July 16, 11:58am

Gossamer Gear
I like having a company that responds to emails, has great gear and provides great customer service. I have a Mariposa Plus - what other company would offer to retrofit a pack to the latest frame? I c...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 26, 7:39am

Hennessy Hammock Asym
The Hennessy was my starter hammock. I had an Ultralight Backpacker Asym. I used the HH for a year, and have to say that it completely re-organized my priorities for backpacking. I hated tents; cl...

In Shelters - Hammocks & Accessories
June 25, 8:55am