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Buck Nelson (Colter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Buck Nelson
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Starting a forest fire not a good option There have been wildland firefighters killed right next to the Appalachian Trail, and of course homes burn down in wildfires in the east, too. Another consideration is it might be damp when a fire ... |
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Treecover and modern GPS units The new high sensitivity GPS units should do the trick in heavy tree cover. They are a huge improvement over earlier models. Tree cover was once a big issue. I can't recall one time where trees... |
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My thoughts on what can be learned We all make mistakes. I know I do. Ken is clearly a sharp guy with a lot of experience and friends but here's my take on possible lessons learned. One thing every hiker should plan for is ho... |
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Very light shelters I used a Six Moons Design Lunar Solo on the CDT this summer. A shelter with a built in floor and bug netting for about 24 oz. Plus six stakes for another oz. or two. I use poles anyway so I don'... |
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Single Wall Tents For me, they are a great choice for most applications. I'd use them for most three-season backpacking in the U.S., except for consistently wet or windy spots. I used a Lunar Solo on the CDT ... |
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My experience with other survival straws I've used at least two different survival straws that I've carried as backup for when I've run out of water or my other water treatment system has failed. I haven't gotten sick yet!... |
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Wind and Tarps "I know that various thru-hikers of the CDT used tarps all the way through (Francis Tapon comes to mind). Since the CDT has very long sections of above-treeline terrain, how do they make it th... |
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Redledge Thunderlight http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80323 I've used them a lot and like them. 8.9 oz. About $30. I've had good luck with Redledge products. I have used them on the AT, CDT and ... |
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VICTORINOX CLASSIC 1/2 oz. Knife Blade Nail file (Which I like to grind and sharpen to use as a spare knife blade) Nail Cleaner/Small Screwdriver Scissors Tweezers Toothpick On my Alaska Traverse (www.... |
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It depends If I'm at home I'll buy a large can of denatured alcohol. If I'm on a long hike I'm usually burning the yellow bottle HEET because it's available, and comes in a smaller amount.... |
All Reader Reviews by Buck Nelson
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Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I've got an older model with the shorter zipper that weighs 23 oz. I use it with my warm clothing (down jacket, balaclava, long underwear) on the coldest nights. I've slept toasty down into th... |
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ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent I used this shelter on my Desert Trail hike, Mexico to Canada, followed by three weeks canoeing the Yellowstone River. My shelter... |
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SMD Wild Oasis I got my Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis for the Pacific Crest Trail. I already had the SMD Lunar Solo, which I love, but decided to save a few more ounces with the Wild Oasis. I planned to switch to the ... |
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Darn Tough Socks Boot Sock Cushion and Full Cushion, Merino Wool I have been a loyal Smartwool wearer for years. For me, Merino wool is the way to go. On prior thru-hikes Smartwools were very comfortable but seemed to wear out too quickly. So for the PCT I got some... |
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ULA Helix "Ice Axe" Potty Trowel I bought one at the "kick-off" to use on the PCT. It broke when I was chopping snow to melt for drinking water. I was appalled when I looked at the broken pieces to see how weak this "i... |
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GoLite GoLite customer service I liked my Golite Infinity pack but the material was too weak. Golite quickly and cheerfully replaced the pack. Unfortunately I hadn't requested a newer model and after nearly two thousand miles t... |
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Everestgear.com Customer Service I hiked the Continental Divide Trail last summer. In New Mexico there were two pieces of new gear I wanted. A friend put in an order with Everestgear.com on my behalf to be delivered to Ghost Ranch. W... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I used these gloves on my CDT hike. Ultralight hiking is all about tradeoffs, and these gloves were a good compromise. Under normal cool conditions, say to just below freezing, they were quite warm. T... |
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Titanium Goat AGP AGP I used these poles on my CDT and PCT and Desert Trail hikes. I often hike with a single pole. These are not poles for people hard on gear. If y... |
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Pak-Lite White Super This is a very good light. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because this is the Backpackinglight website, and there are other lights that are much smaller, lighter, and do a similarly good job. Fo... |
