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Frank Perkins (fperkins) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale North East
About Me Click on my website to my gear list: http://www.fperkins.com/backpacking/my-ultralight-backpacking-gear-list.php
StateConnecticut
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://tinyurl.com/67xjoa
My PDF Gear List3 season gear list.

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All Forum Posts by Frank Perkins

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Re: Repackaging prepackaged freeze dried meals?
Is there any potential weight savings in repackaging meals into ziplocks? I have a few meals to bring for my next hiking trip, but I don't think it would be worth repackaging...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Repackaging prepackaged freeze dried meals?
August 31, 6:13pm

Re: Re: Got my R1 Hoody + ninja pic
Oh yeah, this isn't me, but cool as heck Ninja Teens

In GEAR » Patagonia fall line!!
August 28, 5:49pm

Re: Got my R1 Hoody + ninja pic
I got my R1 Hoody and it's great. I'm a little disappointed in the weight of the XL being 14.6 ounces though. I'm wondering if I can use this a replacement for my North Face Fleece? ...

In GEAR » Patagonia fall line!!
August 28, 4:32pm

Re: AT Delware Water Gap
Hey Chris, I did a hike from Stokes to the Delaware Water Gap along the AT a few years back. Did you happen to post your gear list? Frank

In Post-Trip Reports » AT Delware Water Gap
August 26, 10:37am

Re: Patagonia fall line!!
I went down to my local patagonia store, but they didn't have the R1 hoody in my size. I did get to feel another size first hand and the fabric is a lot stretchier than I had thought. I just ...

In GEAR » Patagonia fall line!!
August 16, 6:25pm

Re: Another way to fish
Also great if you want to do some backcountry kiting!

In GEAR » Spinning Rod
August 10, 6:03pm

Re: Spinning Rod and Reel
I decided to go with a traditional rod and reel. The rod and reel come in at 9oz total without line and lure. I think I can save some weight if I cut off the bottom 6 inches of the rod... altho...

In GEAR » Spinning Rod
August 10, 3:02pm

Re: Survivorman Season 2
SM season 2 starts tonight!

In On the Web » Survivorman Season 2
August 10, 2:57pm

Re: New BPL Website: BUG REPORT FORUM
Update: Icon fixed already! Cool Update2: I just noticed why the paging is not working. You're url encoding the = sign. So instead of profile?ot=10&u%3Dfperkins it should be profile?ot...

In BPL.com News and Info » New BPL Website: BUG REPORT FORUM
August 06, 10:51am

Re: Picking a Rain Jacket
I was wondering why the Patagonia Spraymaster wasn't on your short list. Any reason?

In GEAR » Picking a Rain Jacket
July 31, 5:34pm

All Reader Reviews by Frank Perkins

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Patagonia
My R1 hoody stitching started to fall apart and they took back the old one and sent me a brand new one. I also had a rip in my micropuff vest when my waist cinch cord ripped out. Again, no proble...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 15, 7:53pm

Backcountry.com
Never had an issue with them so they get a 5

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 08, 1:08pm

Taco Bell Spork
I recently used the TacoHell spork on a recent 3 person trip. I had titanium spoon, but my brother and cousin did not and this was a free and light alternative. Unfortunately, two of the sporks brok...

In Cookware - Other
January 08, 12:41pm