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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Re: Re: ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs - WHY?!
Don't be so hard on people. Say you're horribly out of shape- no strength, no cardio, overweight, skinny, bad knees, whatever. Let's say your physical condition is such that hikin...

In Philosophy & Technique » ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs - WHY?!
July 30, 12:17pm

Re: G of FSM
"When I am in the wilds, alone, with all the majesty of the natural world arrayed before me, I am reminded that it all exists due to the supreme and wondrous noodly appendages of the Flying Sp...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What book for 6 days in the Sierra? Why?
July 29, 7:30pm

Re: Re: burrying toilet paper is litter
"I pack out ALL my TP and lady products but neither will I spend my free time harping on those who bury it responsibly..." It's trash and I personally don't buy the idea of &qu...

In GEAR » Opaque ziplock bags for TP??
July 27, 10:31am

WTB: Black Diamond Firstlight
Just curious, does anyone have one? How much? Thanks.

In Gear Swap » WTB: Black Diamond Firstlight
July 25, 8:33pm

Re: re: SUL Water with CIO2 or Other Methods?
I've only ever waited 30 minutes with Aqua Mira and I've been fine. I carry 2 one liter platy bottles. I drink one down...when it's getting low, I fill and treat the other and keep ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » SUL Water with CIO2 or Other Methods?
July 25, 12:06pm

WM Gore Windstopper
I'm still browsing cold weather WM bags for late/early season trekking and mountaineering- currently think I'm going to go with the 5 degree Antelope. Any experience with the windstopper...

In GEAR » WM Gore Windstopper
July 25, 11:38am

Re: Re: JMT Unsupported Record Attempt
Go rock it, good luck to you.

In Post-Trip Reports » JMT Unsupported Record Attempt
July 23, 10:39pm

WM Versalite vs. Kodiak
Howdy all, Just thinking aloud and looking to pick some brains... I'm looking to buy a cold weather WM bag, so far it's between the Versalite (10 degree) and Kodiak (0 degree). I current...

In GEAR » WM Versalite vs. Kodiak
July 23, 8:42pm

Not backpacking with my wife.
My wife and I have been car camping, road tripping and hiking together since long before the kids... ...but she's not interested in backpacking and likely never will be. That's perfec...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backpacking with my wife
July 23, 12:00pm

Re: Re: What works the best for your "BIG 3" SUL?
1. Homemade pack (similar to a Golite Ion): 6 oz. 2. Western Mountaineering Summerlite (6'6") 21 oz. 3. Oware Cattarp 1.1 : 8 oz. w/stakes and guylines Total: 2 lbs 3 oz. Add ...

In GEAR » What works the best for your "BIG 3" SUL?
July 22, 6:34pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm

Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm