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Chris W (simplespirit) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale WNC
About Me I backpack and packraft, and sometimes teach both. I bicycle and ride a motorcycle. Sometimes I run. Sometimes I do Yoga. I have wilderness medical and whitewater rescue training. I can be a bit of a gear junky, although I seem to read more and buy less these days.
CityAsheville
StateNC
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://getlostoutfitters.com
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Re: SOTMR Thoughts
Any interest in the Sea to Summit Specialist?

In GEAR » When is the Tent SOTMR coming out?
February 27, 6:20am
Re: Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
You wear a down layer while active? I'd soak it through with sweat, making it useless, even with a light walk around my neighborhood. If you want an insulation layer to wear while active, th...

In GEAR » Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
February 24, 2:51pm
Re: Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
I don't find that I need a hood drawcord when the hood is so puffy. It mostly lofts to the inside and envelopes my head in a cocoon of goose goodness. The OR Maestro is heavier (22 oz in L) ...

In GEAR » Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
February 24, 1:35pm
Re: Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
Maybe try Feathered Friends. The Rab is the only one I know of thermo-neutral to 15F that's from a larger company.

In GEAR » Lightweight Down Parka recommendations (Oh not again)
February 24, 1:11pm
Re: why bivi
IIRC, eVent can't be used in a "tent".

In GEAR » New Bivvys from Rab
February 23, 10:06am
Re: Help planning first trip
Dupont is closer to the Nantahala NF. The South Mills River area sounds like a pretty good match. Easy walking and you can find large sites by the river within the first couple of miles.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help planning first trip
February 22, 6:31pm
Re: Fenix LD01
I've been using an L0D for going on 4 years now, unless I expect to be night hiking. I think the LD01 is the newer version.

In GEAR » Fenix LD01
February 22, 5:35pm
Re: Asheville
I'll be @ the Asheville event as well.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Skurka's upcoming slideshows & clinics
February 22, 1:22pm
Re: PM sent on pack
Pack is SOLD

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Cuben Pack, Boker Plus Dozier Knife, OR Storm Tracker Gloves
February 22, 7:19am
FS: MLD Cuben Pack (prototype)
I'll go to $110 shipped on the pack.

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Cuben Pack, Boker Plus Dozier Knife, OR Storm Tracker Gloves
February 22, 6:22am

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