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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mark Larson
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Re: Any Runners Out There? Runner here. I've done "running hikes" before, running about 5-8 out of the 12-18 total miles on multi-day trips. Normal hikes are longer, but I haven't yet integrated running into those longer 20,... |
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Re: Smartwool vs. Icebreaker vs. Ibex I think Icebreaker wins for style points and variety, but all three make excellent products. Never been disappointed. By the way, Sierra Trading Post has these manufacturers on sale all the time. ... |
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Tarptent Rainbow specs & pics Shires has the new info and photos for the new Rainbow model...Check it out. -Mark |
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Re: women's center of gravity I definitely agree, from both the physics of the situation and what I've heard from fellow female hikers. -Mark |
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blue rondo a la turkey 12.7.05 sounds good, I've really enjoyed seeing y'all think out loud for the winter set-up. Lots of learning on my part. I still like a previous poster's suggestion that RyJ himself put up a list. ... |
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Re: Re: Re: FanaticFringe AlpineTrail Pack I think you can feel it even with the belt hanging there. My experience is with the Golite Jam. A lot of times I'll just leave the hipbelt uncinched and flopping around just for variety. On longer ... |
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Re: Re: FanaticFringe AlpineTrail Pack What he said. I can definitely notice a difference between v-frame and empty sack, with or without hip belt. Just grab a pack and try it out and I think you'll feel the difference. Whether you like... |
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Re: Re: New ULA's As a further update, I notice that the "Products" tab on the ULA website has a space for "Axis Crampons"... no info yet, but hopefully soon. -Mark |
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Re: units in gear spreadsheet I use pounds.decimals and oz.decimals so I look like I'm being progressive and metric without actually having to learn the 'other system.' The lbs,oz style drives me crazy, though. I'm slowly ge... |
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Re: speculation on cocoon top Bob G:"I'm sure whatever it is doesn't have any zippers. Maybe it's a traditional crew-neck sweater design with an elastic neck and a trim fit? That might get it down to 6oz. Kinda like a quantum/p... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
