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Eugene Smith (Eugeneius) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nuevo Mexico
About Me Addicted trail runner, desert rat, and I love backpacking whenever I can. The Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico is my fortress of solitude.
CityLas Cruces
StateNew Mexico
CountryUSAish
My Website URLhttp://desertpaincave.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear List2 year old outdated gear list that needs to be updated badly

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All Forum Posts by Eugene Smith

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San Francisco Bay Area: Mt. Diablo
I always enjoy your trip reports Tony, lots of pics and great narration. I need to get a local UL hiking group together out here. Thanks for sharing as always.

In Photo Gallery » San Francisco Bay Area: Mt. Diablo
May 24, 9:31am

Do hiking poles build upper body muscle?
I think Nick makes a good point, when the trail turns to steep, hiking ensues, the poles can be a tool for those that gain benefit from using them, which isn't everyone. Granted there are maso...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Do hiking poles build upper body muscle?
May 18, 8:35pm

Do hiking poles build upper body muscle?
You're both right and wrong, "trail" is the operative word, and trekking poles are immensely versatile and useful in other applications besides walking on a trail. Trekking poles and...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Do hiking poles build upper body muscle?
May 18, 6:55pm

Goose Creek TH Loop, Lost Creek, CO
Great report. I thoroughly enjoyed the comparison/ contrast photos from year to year, it is amazing what nature can accomplish in a mere 4 weeks. I was surprised at the lack of snow in your photo...

In Post-Trip Reports » Goose Creek TH Loop, Lost Creek, CO
May 17, 6:09am

Smoking and hiking...
"not me... im the guy with some led lepplin cruisin by..." I'm envisioning a group of lepers covering Led Zeppelin songs, or you just misspelled the name of one of the best rock ba...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Smoking and hiking...
May 16, 6:52am

Most calorically dense food with no dry heavin
For dinner on the trail, I've been crushing Al Dente brand pasta, preferably of the whole wheat variation, into smaller bags and throwing in powdered milk/ alfredo mix/ bouillon, I later add 2t...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Most calorically dense food with no dry heaving
May 15, 12:52pm

Desert guys - pack choice?
Hey Joe, I definitely have to agree with the above posts, the ULA line of packs, specifically the Circuit, would make a great weekend/extended pack for heavy water toting in the desert. The Dyneem...

In GEAR » Desert guys - pack choice?
May 13, 8:59pm

WTB: Golite Jam2, Men (Purchased)
Got one. Sorry, picked one up last week on-sale online. Thanks for the response. I don't really know the procedure for ending a WTB thread.

In Gear Swap » WTB: Golite Jam2, Men
May 11, 5:53pm

Little weight "sins"
I never thought the first time I'd attend confessional would be on a lightweight backpacking forum...with that said, I guess my "sin" would have to be my Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian ...

In GEAR » Little weight "sins"
May 11, 7:52am

What socks do you prefer
I have several pairs of the Smartwool merino wool socks, in the crew cut length and find them to be very comfortable for general duty use, they are soft and dry relatively quick, granted I live in ...

In GEAR » What socks do you prefer?
May 09, 12:38pm

All Reader Reviews by Eugene Smith

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Mountain Laurel Designs
Ron had my MLD Spinnaker Monk tarp repaired and improved upon free of charge with reinforced tieouts in 1 week, from shipping to Rons' shop, sewn, and shipped back to me, one week! This would nev...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 10, 9:43pm

Golite Shangri La 1
I have owned the Golite Shangri La 1 for several months now and have used it on about 3 trips so far in the desert southwest with variable weather conditions in the mountains and lower regions. F...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
May 16, 7:20am

Western Mountaineering Megalite
I recently used the WM Megalite on a 5 day trip through the Gila with temps at night ranging from the mid 20's to the lower 40's. Light wind was present each evening and the bag and draft tub...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
April 13, 10:00pm