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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
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Jay Wilkerson

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Multi-Use Items
How many multiple-use items are out there? I would love to be educated on everybodys multiple use items. I use a Victorinox Knife and sometimes a poncho/tarp. What items are out there? I al...

In Multiple Use Gear » Multi-Use Items
December 05, 2:59pm

Music and Backpacking
I took a Ipod Nano on my JMT hike. I listened to about 15 songs a day in the afternoons. I recharged it just once at VVR over 14 days. Those 15 songs a day really help me through some long and ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Music and Backpacking
December 05, 8:23am

OK, Fess Up! How many of you......
I admit it- I own 2 Mountain-Smith "Ghost" packs. Why? Because I think that a friend will need it when I turn him or her on to UL backpacking. Oh ya don't forget my four WM bags and...

In GEAR » OK, Fess Up! How Many of You...
December 05, 8:10am

Music and Backpacking
I use a Ipod Nano 1.5 oz Sangean headset 0.5 oz Mi-Mini speakers 1.1 oz Total: 3.1oz of LUXURY!!!!!!! Jazz goes very good with single malt and a camp fire.

In Philosophy & Technique » Music and Backpacking
December 04, 10:06pm

Music and Backpacking
REPEATER!!! Ian Mackaye

In Philosophy & Technique » Music and Backpacking
December 04, 9:58pm

Music and Backpacking
I love the outdoors and I love music, combine both and you have magic. I always bring my Ipod with a headset and mini speakers. I can't think of a better combo then 15-20 miles with the use o...

In Philosophy & Technique » Music and Backpacking
December 04, 9:25pm

Pt. Reyes 1/24/09-Life Insurance!!!!!!
Mr. Wong tell us more about your wifey. Are should we just wait for a good camp fire talk. Oh ya no fires at Pt. Reyes!!!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Point Reyes Trip January 24th-Please Read
December 04, 6:39pm

SpinnTwinn Beaks
Thanks James for the PM I will respect her privacy. Jay-

In GEAR » SpinnTwinn Beaks
December 04, 2:43pm

SpinnTwinn Beaks
Golite no longer makes [Ray-Way Tarps} Does Golite have a patten on beaks? I am just wondering? I don't think so. James I really like your idea of one beak on you GG Spinntwinn. I have o...

In GEAR » SpinnTwinn Beaks
December 04, 12:17pm

Point Reyes 1/24
Hey Ken, Thanks for all the time you put into putting this hike together. [Good karma will be in your pack] The closes In & Out Burger is in Marin of Hwy 101 I will do some more research. ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Point Reyes Trip January 24th-Please Read
December 03, 9:01pm

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