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Evan McCarthy (evanrussia) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Evan McCarthy
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More MLD Love I've used many a pack but nothing feels as good (in that classic, I've made what's on my back negligible kind of way) as the Burn, even when packed to the gills. It might be the narrow... |
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Hammocks Based on several of the people I've backpacked with over the years who prefered hammocks at some point, many of them later sold or gave up on their hammock ways. I know some of you are die-har... |
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RE: Black Flies - North East - Where is there NOT a blackfly problem in May? You shouldn't have black fly problems in VA, WV, or PA in May -- though I would caution that ticks begin coming out in great numbers. |
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The Duomid . . . It looks a little like a praying mantis. But in a good way. |
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Guilty Granted, it was a very short overnight hike, but I noticed my whisky flask (for sharing purposes, a tad large) was my single heaviest piece of "gear." It put things in perspective. On l... |
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Time Management I couldn't agree more with those fellows who simply mentioned time management (hours of hiking time) as the key ingredient. This inherently, but not necessarily, could mean a) getting up early... |
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RE: Federal Government Shutdown Gear List Good call, Andy. I assume I won't be on the trail long enough for the bugs to be out in force (which I'd want the bivy for, particularly if I stayed in a shelter). The booties would s... |
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Federal Government Shutdown Gear List I'm a DC-based federal government employee and likely to be one of those locked out if the government really does shut down on April 8 (unlikely but possible). If this happens, I'm going t... |
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Re: Is there a storm-worthy cuben tent? Well, I use a cuben MLD Duomid just for this. I add a Superlight bivy during bug season. Total protection for 18 oz. of fabric. There are plenty of other options, too. For spring backpacking,... |
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Why do Finland's schools get the best results? Finns spend the least amount of time in the classroom, start school at 7, and yet still consistently top world education charts. Amazing. Just like BPL, less can be more? Why do Finland's ... |
All Reader Reviews by Evan McCarthy
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Nunatak Arc Edge I was dubious about an 11 oz. quilt that keeps you warm when pushing it -- but I just go back from an outing with the Arc Edge down to high 30s even (not quite expected) and found the quilt and Nunata... |
