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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Joshua Tree CRHT Run
Mike- Adan said he's OK to take Friday off so a Friday morning flight into LAX would work. Any time works for me. Also check out Ontario airport; we would have to drive right past it in order ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Joshua Tree CRHT Run
January 19, 10:58am

Re: $$$$$
Damn Eric, you're harsh. I thought that if a company like Patagonia joined "1% for the Planet" and put a recycling box in the store it didn't matter if their products were made i...

In GEAR » Feathered Friends light-weight jackets are no longer made in USA!
January 17, 9:38pm

Newtown
Barret Rifles? C'mon Tom, you've gone soft. Barrets are for farmgirls and overweight safari hunters that couldn't find a cape buffalo in their own backyard without a $6000 guide. ...

In Chaff » Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
January 17, 9:24pm

The Future
Rain? Gross. Who likes wet clothes. In the REAL future our robots will backpack for us.

In GEAR » superomniphobic coating
January 17, 5:27pm

Re: Red Rock
Red Rock is likely one of the best climbing spots in the southwestern US. Also look into Calico Basin (right outside Red Rock) for low-key bouldering.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bouldering nearest to Vegas / Death Valley
January 17, 5:21pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Being in the Witness: Joshua Tree XC, 1/12 - 1/13
"We used to play backgammon weekly over endless cups of tea. As you said, the stories....." Backgammon! All of the Armenian/Arabic/Turkish cussing that I know is thanks to playing wit...

In Post-Trip Reports » Being in the Witness: Joshua Tree XC, 1/12 - 1/13
January 16, 8:52pm

...Not the Target Market
I'm all in, just sold some stock. Packrafting the Los Angeles River is going to be sweet. I'm hoping something in the video series addresses defensive packraft maneuvers in hostile gang t...

In Chaff » Packrafting, Kickstarter and BPL
January 16, 8:26pm

Re: Re: Being in the Witness: Joshua Tree XC, 1/12 - 1/13
"Regarding the title question ... one I've dwelled on often, and changed my mind on at least twice. better discussed afer a few more beers." We'll do that Art. _____________...

In Post-Trip Reports » Being in the Witness: Joshua Tree XC, 1/12 - 1/13
January 16, 6:45pm

Re: Re: Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
Erin, I have a pad for you... Sent you a PM.

In GEAR » Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
January 16, 6:25pm

Rolling reviews
I get the principle of being pissed you're not getting something you were promised, but on the flip side, does anyone really care about what BPL has to say about the Trailstar or the HMG? Peop...

In GEAR » What happened to "rolling" reviews
January 16, 2:21pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm

Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm