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paul johnson (pj) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale	LazyBoy in my Den - miss the forest
About Me	Backpacking for nearly 50yrs-shorter trips less than a week. Outdoor interests (in no particular order): medicinal/edible wild plants of New England, observing wildlife (inverts & verts; and owls at night), insect collecting, dog training, night hiking, HEADLAMPS (for those night hikes), kinesiology/bio-mechanics of hiking (particularly trekking pole use), testing L/UL gear, unconventional packing systems, & backwater microbiology, & oh, yes, the darkside - motorsports(auto racing). Now pretty much "grounded" so to speak.
City	Hamden
State	CT
Country	USofA

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All Forum Posts by paul johnson

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	custom "Tilley" clone don't forget to add in some foam or equivalent mat'l to stiffen the brim. also, a sm. diameter "tunneled" bungee w/mini-cord-lock on the back of the hat to adjust the fit might be a good idea ev...	In Make Your Own Gear » Super Light Weight - Make Your Own for an AT Thru-Hike May 27, 2:42am
	Mark V's method I'm wondering if the reason why Mark's pitch doesn't require a second pole (on the windward side) is for one or both of the following reasons: 1) He is perhaps on the shorter side??? And so, ach...	In Editor's Roundtable » SuperUltraLight: For the Masses? May 26, 11:15am
	Montbell Where you looking at just their "Web Special" items?	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Where did the Montbell U.L. Inner line of insulative clothing go? May 26, 10:14am
	Mark's ponchoTarp technique Carol, I'll delete this post, if I remember to do so, after Mark replies with the real answer. However, just in case it takes him some time to reply, here's what I pictured in my mind. He sa...	In Editor's Roundtable » SuperUltraLight: For the Masses? May 26, 9:05am
	Epic Jacob, I'm certainly no expert on fabrics. Read a bit. Asked the same questions you asked. Have used Epic in the rain a few times. Shelters: Black Diamond Lightsabre bivy shelter. I've...	In Make Your Own Gear » Why isn't it as good? May 26, 8:10am
	SUL & trekking poles "To each their own". Not to be contrary, but I take a little diff. view on trekking poles & why they should be inlcuded in a SUL / UL / LW 'kits'. Trekking poles are not a new fangled inventi...	In Editor's Roundtable » SuperUltraLight: For the Masses? May 26, 6:52am
	re: ghost posts "ghost posts" - good name for them. good point on thread continuity - wish i had thought of that. obviously, you're absolutely right, at least i think so having now gone back over the threads &...	In GEAR » Paul Johnson's Postings for today May 26, 5:47am
	re: Extreme SUL Just curious, "not recommended"; is that first-hand knowledge, second-hand knowledge, or not telling?	In Editor's Roundtable » SuperUltraLight: For the Masses? May 25, 10:59pm
	re: hose size reduction Dylan, Many thanks for the helpful info. I really appreciated your input. Some really good ideas on the matter.	In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Hydration and water sources May 25, 6:27pm
	custom orthotic insoles Like a prev. poster mentioned, this is really the way to go. Expensive, but I've known others for whom custom orthotics worked a miracle.	In GEAR » shoes for sore feet May 25, 4:50pm

All Reader Reviews by paul johnson

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	Zebralight H50 the H50-Q5 has so many pros: 1. very small size (one of the benefits of being a "twisty". )- just slightly larger than the cell that powers it (1xAA - alkaline, NiMH, or Li-Primary; it c...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps May 11, 6:13am
	Pak-Lite White Super when i need a 5mm task light this is now my "go to" light for the last couple of months. why? 1. light in weight 2. bright in light [output] 3. i'll die of old-age before i bu...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps May 10, 6:00pm
	Surefire L2 Lumamax Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all a whopping hundred bucks cheaper (that ain't sayin...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps March 27, 4:13am
	Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4 Light. Warm enough; add a thinlight or torso-length inflatable when it gets cold. Comparing the NightLight's R-value to other pads, it appears that the Nightlight has the highest R-val for its...	In Sleeping Pads - Foam March 26, 4:36am
	Surefire U2 If I could have only one flashlight, or maybe even one lighting device, it would be the 5.7oz 5watt, 2xCR123A powered Surefire U2 Ultra Digital flashlight. First the downsides: 1. How do ...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps March 18, 9:35pm
	Pro Lite Gear customer service I've ordered many times from PLG. Big items. Small items. Several items in one order. Only ONCE, was there ever a mistake. However, i personally feel that the mistake was beneficial to my u...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) March 08, 11:48am
	Lighten Up DVD with Glen Van Peski . This DVD was a gift to me from another Forum participant (many thanks GR). This DVD doesn't pretend to be a detailed step-by-step tutorial, but, rather, more of an introduction. In this capaci...	In Books and Media March 07, 1:52pm
	Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso My favorite pad. Light. Warm enough (use two when it gets cold). I add a separate single section of this pad for use under my feet. Being so short that xtra 3" that the First Reviewer ment...	In Sleeping Pads - Foam March 06, 5:40am
	Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Thick. Warm. Cushiony. Comfortable. Packs small enough. I can't make many claims to being great at anything in life. But, i could claim to be a GREAT sleeper after a day of trekkin' up ...	In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable March 06, 5:28am
	Pacer Poles I truly do love both sets of PacerPoles that i own (one pair 2-sect, and one pair 3-sect). I can't say enough good things about them. They are one of favorite T-poles (trekking poles) to use....	In Trekking Poles March 06, 5:16am