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John Whynot (jdw01776) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Southeast Texas
About Me Hiking and backpacking (on and off) since 1976, mainly in the northeastern United States.
CityHouston
StateTX
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by John Whynot

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Re: Hello! Newbie first post here!
I also live in Houston -- I'd recommend Bastrop State Park or Pedernales Falls State Park as a good area for testing gear and practicing skills. Easy to get to for a weekend, and it's possi...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hello! Newbie first post here!
September 14, 8:11pm

Re: FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
Sold items shipped. Socks are still available...

In Gear Swap » FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
September 02, 6:44pm

Re: FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
All PM's replied to...

In Gear Swap » FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
September 01, 9:25pm

FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
Simplfying my gear collection. Selling some items I no longer use. Drymax trail running socks -- Men's large, grey. 2 pairs. Very light usage (I prefer wool socks). -- $12.00 Outdoor Rese...

In Gear Swap » FS -- Ultralight Stuff Sacks, DryMax Socks, Wicksilver Towel
September 01, 6:36pm

Re: WTB: Loose Merino Men's Tops for Volunteer Work in Haiti
I have a SmartWool microweight t-shirt, men's medium, revolution (light green) color. It has some minor pilling from normal use, I'll sell it for $18.00 (shipping included). PM me if you...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Loose Merino Men's Tops for Volunteer Work in Haiti
August 30, 8:46pm

Re: Re: Re: White Mountains - Carter Notch
@Tom -- I do one trip a year back to the east to backpack. 2007 is the last time I was at Carter Notch. I lived in MA before I graduated from college...

In Post-Trip Reports » White Mountains - Carter Notch
August 20, 7:20pm

Re: White Mountains - Carter Notch
Thanks for the trip report. Carter Notch is one of my favorite places in the White Mountains. I've been there at least a dozen times over the years. The hut also makes a great destination in...

In Post-Trip Reports » White Mountains - Carter Notch
August 20, 11:01am

Re: WTB NightLight Sleeping Pad
I sent you a PM on a Nighlight I have...

In Gear Swap » WTB NightLight Sleeping Pad
August 19, 11:22am

Re: Newbie in Maroon Bells Wilderness
>>It's hard to believe they can't use a chainsaw and come in on foot – how inefficient! It's a wilderness area, so no power tools are allowed for trail maintenance. I was...

In Post-Trip Reports » Newbie in Maroon Bells Wilderness
August 17, 10:38am

Re: really light ls wool shirt in a lighter color?
Backcountry.com still has some Patagonia Merino 1 long sleeve crews in Gecko Green, if the remaining sizes fit you. I wore a short sleeve version on several trips this summer, and it's a per...

In GEAR » really light ls wool shirt in a lighter color?
August 16, 6:12pm

All Reader Reviews by John Whynot

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StickPic camera mount
A clever, well-engineered, and lightweight (0.35 ounces by my scale) gadget for mounting a camera on the tip of a trekking pole. Should work with any compact camera with a tripod socket. Works ver...

In Photography - Hiking & Backpacking Cameras
June 16, 10:55am

BPL Thorofare Trekking Pants
I purchased these as a replacement for my overbuilt Montbell Stretch Windpants. The fabric of the Trekking pants is a microgrid ripstop nylon, with a slightly textured inner surface. Size medium...

In Clothing - Raingear
December 07, 8:31pm