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John McAlpine (HairlessApe) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale PNW
About Me I now have my base weight down to 12 pounds. I'm fine with that. Any lighter seems to make for a less comfortable trip. Turning 50 soon and looking forward to some epic thru-hikes.
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StateWashington
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All Forum Posts by John McAlpine

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Outdoor Research Tent Sale in Seattle
What do they have that I should look for??? Outdoor Research Turkey Day Tent Sale: Nov 26-28 50% off all past season OR gear Huge selection of men's and women's apparel, headwear, ha...

In Gear Deals » Outdoor Research Tent Sale in Seattle
November 22, 9:16am

I know what I'm doing next summer
I have a buddy with a second home at Hood River. I know I can talk him into this hike. Great pictures!

In Editor's Roundtable » September Around Mount Hood
November 18, 9:07am

Copper Spur 2
Chris was wondering how to set up the Spur in the rain. Trust me that after 40 years of hiking year round in the PNW you get good at it. My tent and rain fly are rolled up together. When I roll ...

In GEAR » Best tent for rain
November 17, 10:47am

Lots of Rain?
I would stay away from single wall tents. I have a TT here in the PNW and I get wet when it rains all day. The single wall just doesn't work for me. It may work well for others, but the rain...

In GEAR » Best tent for rain
November 17, 9:13am

Green or Black
Green or black would be a good color for pants.

In Gear Deals » World's Lightest Down Pants
November 17, 9:05am

Bummer
Montaingear just called and told me they don't have my ice ax that I ordered 11/5/10. That took them a while.....

In Gear Deals » CAMP Corsa Ice Axe
November 15, 2:10pm

Easton Kilo
I want this tent to be my new winter tent up here in the PNW. I need it's semi-freestanding when on the snow.

In GEAR » BPL Reader "Wish List" Thread
November 09, 1:06pm

RE: LH Solo Review
Greg, You're not the only one waiting for Ryan's input and review of this tent. I'm in line to have Judy make me her new cuben fiber solo and I'd like to hear all input.

In GEAR » LightHeart tents
November 09, 9:19am

Nice Info
So it looks like Rab has 60g Primaloft and the BPL jacket has 80g Ryan insulation........ I would have to say the BPL should be warmer (at some extra weight) if Ryan's material is equal or bet...

In GEAR » Rab Xenon vs. BPL Cocoon Insulated Hoody
November 09, 9:08am

Great pack
This is a great pack. I use this as my day pack here in the PNW. We need to carry a bit more up here, because the weather can change rapidy....and the weather reports are always wrong. Very comf...

In Gear Swap » For Sale: Osprey Exos 34 Backpack
November 08, 2:41pm

All Reader Reviews by John McAlpine

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LightHeart Gear Cuben Solo W/Awning
I picked up this tent for several reasons. I wanted a light tent; I wanted it to be waterproof right out of the bag; I wanted room inside for me and all my gear; I wanted a dry entry; I wanted to use...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
October 18, 12:09pm

Kahtoola Microspikes Microspikes
I've been using these little brother crampons over the winter and have found them to be perfect. I've used them on non-glacier snow fields up to 12,200 feet and they have not failed once. The...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
August 02, 2:43pm

Osprey Exos 58
I'm 47 and been hiking on and off for 35 years. I've gone through many packs and thought it was time to try a lighter pack. Sure this pack isnt ultra light, but have you tried those things?....

In Backpacks - External Frame
July 16, 10:59am