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M G (drown) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Climber. caver. Cartographer. Have hiked, caved, climbed and mapped in Asia, N. & S. America.

Currently planning on 10 days on the SHR and JMT this September.

Recently visited Abel Tasman NP on the South Island of NZ.

Last big trips stateside were Grand Gulch Utah and Lake Superior Trail.
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"West Coast Trail Gear Questions"
I did the North Coast Trail last year in Mid/late May. It's the newest long distance trail on the Island. 90Km in length, it's very cool. Very similar to the WCT but a lot less crowded and ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » West Coast Trail Gear Questions
May 11, 7:07am
"Prescription Sunglasses"
You can get wrap around style raybans for fairly cheap at most places including the 1hr places.

In GEAR » Prescription Sunglasses
May 07, 8:57pm
remaking commercial gear in UL materials
I have had the same thouhts. I have SD clip flashlight (2000 model) that has seen alot of use. I woul loce to get a sil nylon fly and botton for it. I also know of a place to get CF poles for the t...

In GEAR » Remaking commercial gear in UL materials
May 02, 5:41am
"cleaning a sil tarp?"
I hear that "Douche" available at a drug store is a good solution to get rid of mildewy smell. Have not tested this myself. If you try it please let us know if it works. I have a few piec...

In GEAR » cleaning a sil tarp?
May 01, 6:39am
"Cold Cold World Ozone"
If you are looking for climbing packs specifically . Then Wild Things for sure, maybe some of the new BD packs. All on the heavy side. Serratus Genie packs (no longer in production) were also excel...

In GEAR » Cold Cold World Ozone
April 29, 2:03pm
"Who's hiking the JMT this year?"
JMT Starting last week of Sept. Southbound.10- 12 days. 1 Ressuply. Looking for partners.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Who's hiking the JMT this year?
April 28, 4:32am
"Insoles for Inov-8"
6mm. Compared to the stock insoles in my Salomon they seem thin and a bit flimsy.

In GEAR » Insoles for Inov-8
April 28, 4:20am
Insoles for Inov-8
Just received my first pair of Inov-8 shoes. RocLITE 295's. I'm considering replacing the very flimsy looking insoles with a pair of superfeets or equivalents. Any recommendations? What wor...

In GEAR » Insoles for Inov-8
April 27, 8:17pm
Mid Atlantic 4 day long weekend
I'm looking for a hiking partner/car shuttle friend for the long weekend of May 21-25th. I plan on leaving Washington DC on Thursday afternoon and driving somewhere where we could do a four day...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Mid Atlantic 4 day long weekend
April 27, 3:17pm
"2-person tent recommendations"
I've been using a BD Lighthouse with aftermarket carbon fiber poles alot lately. It's about 2 pds 11oz. Good idea but alot of poorly excuted components. In case you are considering it I can...

In GEAR » 2-person tent recommendations
April 22, 2:28pm

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