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Jay Wilkerson (Creachen) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale East Bay
About Me Accept, Adapt then Attack!
CityJust 12 miles to Mt. Diablo
StateNor Cal
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All Forum Posts by Jay Wilkerson

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Pants for Three Seasons
Check out BPL's Trekking Thorofare Pants. Very breathable, bug proof and lightweight. A XL comes in at 4.4oz. I have heard of people using them on bike rides also. Goodluck

In GEAR » Pants for Three Seasons?
December 10, 8:04pm

TP Talk
Can we please move on from this thread? Enough already people!!

In Philosophy & Technique » BP 101 - Washing Your Bottom W/O TP
December 10, 4:38pm

Top 10 topics not to..........
Music in the Backcountry. MP3's or Ipods you elite purist.

In Chaff » Top 10 topics not to......
December 10, 2:34pm

Gear Suited for Wet, Cold weather Hiking
Great report Chris, I look forward to going Pt. Reyes and The Lost Coast this Winter knowing that I can handle just about any weather Mother Nature can throw at me.

In Editor's Roundtable » Gear Suited for Wet, Cold Weather Hiking
December 10, 12:04pm

Summer ,No rain weekend list
Hey Even, I have a bag I could give you-free!! No kidding Slumberjack 20 degree, synthetic fill,good condition. PM with your address and I will send it to you for free. I just need you to cover...

In Gear Lists » Summer,No rain weekend list,Need suggestions
December 09, 10:40pm

Summer, No rain weekend list, Need suggestions
Right-- Evan you need a good summer bag. WM Linelite!! On another subject where do you hike at Priest Lake? We have a family cabin there. What hikes do you recommended in the area? -Jay

In Gear Lists » Summer,No rain weekend list,Need suggestions
December 09, 10:07pm

Music and backpacking
Hey Steven, I like the Caveman method and respect it but I think the Cavemen got so board that eventually they invented the drum. Animals skins and large gourds= Tribal Beats!! Doug, Check ou...

In Philosophy & Technique » Music and Backpacking
December 09, 9:44pm

FS: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
Mummy - 20x60x2.5 21oz. Used 2 nights only in Excellent Condition, comes with stuff sack and patch kit. I like the flat Thermarest style too much. $55.00 shipped in the CONUS. PM me

In Gear Swap » FS: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core
December 09, 8:16pm

WTB : Back Issues of print magazine
Hey Jerry, I have issues 10 and 11 PM if interested. -Jay

In Gear Swap » WTB: Back Issues of Print Magazine
December 09, 1:10pm

MLD-Ark
Thanks Dave, I totally guessed at the weight-18oz. Looking forward to it in my mail box!!!!!!!!

In GEAR » Prophet 2009.
December 08, 11:09pm

All Reader Reviews by Jay Wilkerson

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
I have been a member of REI for over 15 years...I purchased a REI Bivy sack over year and half ago -I never used it--just in the backyard to test it out..Anyways I returned yesterday-- the customer se...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 02, 9:27pm

Nunatak Alpinist Mummy 20 degree
I have used the Nunatak Alpinist mummy bag 16 nights so far in 2009 and I have never been so comfortable sleeping. I ordered a large with a 64 inch shoulder and 40 inch foot box at 6'6 length..I ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
August 13, 1:30pm

Thermarest Neo-Air
There has been a lot of hype generated around this sleeping pad and I have to say it is very warm and comfortable to sleep on. I used last week in Emigrant Wilderness and the temps got below freezing...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
June 23, 12:37pm

Equinox 6x8 Globe Skimmer Tarp
I am very happy with this simple tarp. It has a smaller footprint then other tarps thus is perfect for a solo hiker. The 6x8 tarp has 12 gromets to guy out with which adds a lot of versatility for p...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
June 18, 4:14pm

Trail Life- Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking
I bought the original version in 1998 and that book forever changed my life for the better. Trail life is pretty much the same book except with more pictures and few new paragraphs of information. T...

In Books and Media
April 22, 9:31am

Nunatak Alpinist
I ordered a (Custom) Alpinist Mummy bag in January. I wanted a lighter bag then my WM Superlite- that's why I went with a CUSTOM bag!! Tom told me it would come in at 27 to 28oz-I thought great.. ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 10, 4:11pm

Wet Fire Fire Starting Tinder
The Wet Fire is Quick and easy to use!! What more can I say-I call them the (Magic Marsh Mellows). I used them at the Lost Coast in some very blistry conditions and they started a fire in no time at a...

In Miscellaneous Products
April 06, 4:16pm

Outdoor Research Outer Shell Mitts
The combined weight of the OR shell mitts is 1.5oz- I use them in conjunction with the Patagonia liner gloves. The mitts are great because they give a lot more options on the trail. Use them with the ...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
March 19, 9:26am

PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop)
I used them last week in the Sierras for a day hike in the snow. They were very warm but they got a hole (Left hand) about two hours into the hike. I was using trekking poles and a hole started (worn...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
March 16, 3:01pm

MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter
It does not get any simpler then MugMate for cowboy coffee. Just add coffee grounds to the MugMate and put it in your cup/pot- let it seep for a few minutes and then perfection!! If you want more fla...

In Cookware - Other
March 10, 10:58am