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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
CityPalm Springs
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear ListSub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Nick
"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." I like the quote.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 6:52pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: That ol' stuff sack debate and pack organzation
The quilt was right on the edge... I was a little cold my last night.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stuff Sacks- overkill?
March 14, 6:06pm

Re: Re: Nick
There probably aren't any good examples where this has been done. However, there are places in the desert I hike that used to have 4WD tracks, but no trails. They had a lot of use when 4WD ...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 6:05pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: That ol' stuff sack debate and pack organzation
Stephen, Quilt is a EE Ephinay Cuben. Pad is a Suluk46 1/2" frame sheet. Also note the doughnut looking thing. That is from a GG SitLite pad ala Mike Clelland for my hip. Did not work...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stuff Sacks- overkill?
March 14, 5:57pm

Re: Re: Hooray for helping to get it :)
If we would quit maintaining trails and let them go back to their natural state the visitor count would go way down, maybe to the point we could get rid of the permit system. I rarely go places...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 5:47pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: That ol' stuff sack debate and pack organzation
Two stuff sacks, one for the quilt and one for the Caldera Cone set up. Four zip lock bags. This was a 3 day trip with rain and temps around freezing at night.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stuff Sacks- overkill?
March 14, 5:06pm

Re: Dumb snake question...
I have been living and hiking in the lower desert (not far from the southern PCT)since 1977, and mostly sleep without a shelter. Never had a snake curl up next to me.

In GEAR » Shelter recommendation for PCT south end...
March 14, 4:49pm

Re: Right track
Wind will be your biggest nemesis.

In GEAR » Shelter recommendation for PCT south end...
March 14, 8:36am

Re: Re: Thoughts from the real Nick G...
Nah, his best time in the 5k is 13 min 54 secs. World record for 10k is 26 min 17 secs, so 30 minutes isn't that fast. ;)

In GEAR » Another question regarding my hippie dad
March 13, 10:41pm

Re: Strange Foot Issues
Start going barefoot whenever possible. When required to wear shoes, wear the most minimal shoe possible and go up one size from normal. Edit: And stay away from aftermarket insoles.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Strange Foot Issues
March 13, 9:37pm

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody
Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
March 09, 11:38pm

ULA Equipment
5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 23, 1:49am