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Dave Heiss (DaveHeiss) - BPL Guest

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Backpacker since 1973, started going lighter in 2003
CityCamano Island
StateWA
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Dave Heiss

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Wait for the OHM
The OHM is a new backpack in development over at ULA (www.ula-equipment.com). There are no photos available that I know of, but I hear it is going to be similar to their AMP model, only larger, wit...

In Editor's Roundtable » Six Moon Designs 2007 Comet Backpack REVIEW
October 11, 11:45am

Six Moon Designs 2007 Comet Backpack
I have tried to work up enthusiasm for the Comet backpack (and the Mariposa Plus as well - which IMO is a superior pack design), but I just can't get past my concerns about all the mesh pockets...

In Editor's Roundtable » Six Moon Designs 2007 Comet Backpack REVIEW
October 10, 11:36am

UL spending adds up
I started updating my 1970's and 1980's backpacking equipment in 2004 prior to a 50-miler boy scout hike I was asked to lead. I have to agree with many of the prior posts regarding UL being...

In Gear Lists » How Much Money Have You Spent On Gear
October 06, 5:51pm

Sprint Aquatics are my new favorite
Based on recommendations from an earlier thread on this same subject, I decided to purchase the nylon mesh shoes from Sprint Aquatics. A pair (Mens large, 11-13) weighs about 2 ounces total, and on...

In GEAR » Camp shoes?
August 20, 5:34pm

Don't forget the frying pan
Going back to Frank's original post, I also bought Cabela's graphite telescoping rod, and paired it to a 5-ball bearing Daiwa reel that weighs about 5 ounces. I bought the pair in 2005 and ...

In GEAR » Spinning Rod
August 13, 5:31pm

Sold on the OHM
Brian, Thanks for allowing some news to leak out regarding the new OHM. It has been enough to get me interested, for the design sounds like a crossover model that offers light weight and a feat...

In GEAR » My Field Trip To ULA Equipment
July 25, 5:45pm

OD Box/Montbell Tent
I will be in Tokyo for business meetings during the week of July 23rd. Where is OD Box located? I would like to find time to stop in and see if a 6'2" american body will fit in that new te...

In GEAR » New OD Box/ MontBell Tent
July 13, 11:28am

Wading shoes
I have just worn socks for some stream crossings, or an old pair (1970's vintage) Nike lightweight running shoes that weigh a pound and double nicely as camp shoes. The new Free 5.0's sound...

In Fishing » Ultralight wading shoes
January 15, 3:20pm

All Reader Reviews by Dave Heiss

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Montbell Versalite
Andrea - I'm looking forward to your opinions on the Versalite 50. I've still got that pack on my short list, and hope you can provide some input on its comfort and functionality. My only conc...

In Backpacks - External Frame
August 13, 5:37pm

02 Rainwear Rain Suit
I also have an O2 Rainwear suit. I picked up a pair a few years ago and have been really happy with the performance, but I still wince at the screaming yellow color every time I put them on. It is def...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 26, 11:34am