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Ryan Gardner (splproductions) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Salt Lake City, UT
About Me I am 23 years old - been into hiking for a long time but have just recently been "enlightened" and am adopting the UL philosophy. Attending the University of Utah, majoring in Exercise Physiology.
CitySalt Lake City
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Only 45?
Uh oh... I'm only 23.

In GEAR » Easing the pain of the GG Nightlight...
February 04, 3:43pm

Outreach of BPL's website... how many people?
How many people would you guess are somewhat active here at BPL (search the forums or read the articles once or twice a week at least)? Maybe it's just because this is the only backpacking for...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Outreach of BPL's website... how many people?
February 04, 2:44pm

Easing the pain of the GG Nightlight...
What do you take (if anything) to help you sleep better on the GG Nightlight? (Even with a Thinlight underneath I still wake up every hour). I don't think NyQuil caps do anything for pain, ...

In GEAR » Easing the pain of the GG Nightlight...
February 04, 2:38pm

Warmlite website... horrible!
Sorry - I just had to vent. Am I the only one who finds Warmlite's site to be the most poorly designed site ever? I read the very badly written info on the products, and I still really have n...

In Chaff » Warmlite website... horrible!
February 04, 2:05pm

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Andrew, Thanks for the info. I haven't tried a super-inflatable pad like the BA's or PO Thermo's. All this talk of the Thermo 6 makes me want to try it - I was just leery about the...

In GEAR » Sleeping pad choices
February 04, 1:48pm

2.5" off the ground...
When using a torso sized inflatable pad, does anyone find it uncomfotable being raised so high off of the ground just on half of your body? It seems like your knee joints would "lock" to...

In GEAR » Sleeping pad choices
February 04, 8:29am

knife...
Where did you get it at?

In GEAR » Derma-safe Knife
February 03, 8:01pm

GoLite Ultra 20... anything new to report?
A few people have posted about their new quilts and their first impressions/first couple nights out, and we have one review on the Reader Review board. Anyone else purchased an Ultra 20 yet? An...

In GEAR » GoLite Ultra 20... anything new to report?
February 03, 4:43pm

Can someone elaborate on differential cuts?
I've read the few things I can find on the forums about differential cuts, but there wasn't much. From what I gather, the inner shell has a smaller circumference than the outside shell, ...

In GEAR » Can someone elaborate on differential cuts?
February 03, 3:40pm

Alpine Light vs. Down Inner
I like the Alpine Down better than the Down Inner simply because of the elastic waist. It seals in the air better. Of course they are two different beasts. I can't remember if the Thermawrap...

In GEAR » insulating layer for an AT Thru Hike
February 01, 3:55pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Gardner

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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight
My bivy comes in at 6.3 ounces after removing the bungee that can be tied to the top of your tarp (to keep the fabric off your face). I was holding out forever for a Side Zip Vapr bivy, but after w...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
March 07, 11:02pm

GoLite Jam2
What I like: 1) The shape of the shoulder straps fit me well, I never have to use the sternum strap (I removed it). The padding on the shoulders is very plush as well. 2) The very wide fabric c...

In Backpacks - Frameless
March 07, 10:48pm

Golite Ultra 20
I should preface that I am no quilt connoisseur. The only other quilts I've tried were a Jacks R' Better and an MLD quilt. (Both great products, just not what I was looking for). My size ...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
March 07, 10:29pm

Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket
I love this jacket. My size large weighs in at 7.2 ounces. So far I haven't noticed any real down leakage. It is so light that when I toss it it "floats". It also packs nice and smal...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
March 07, 9:25pm

REI Lite-Core Short
I've gone back to using this pad after trying closed-cell foam pads only. Things I like: - It is fairly comfortable with 1.5" of foam. The comfort level for me rises dramatically bet...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
February 14, 2:44pm

Pro Lite Gear customer service
I have now made quite enough orders with ProLite gear to hope that they carry everything I will ever need - I don't want to order from other companies! I have never spoken with them directly or v...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 14, 2:15pm

Mountain Laurel Designs
I've purchased 3 of Ron's products now, all of which have been well designed and of high quality and craftsmanship. My actual items have always been extremely close to the stated weight on th...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 03, 6:43pm