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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: McHale
Max, It is all about using the correct tool for the conditions. FRAMELESS PACKS I have done many, many trips with frameless packs; trips that are fairly strenuous and lengthy. My two favo...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 12:48pm

Re: Re: Tyvek world map jacket
I see France gets the body odour. I wouldn't be a Brit if I didn't mention that :-) --------------------------------------------- Now that is one of the funniest posts I have seen in ...

In GEAR » Tyvek world map jacket
March 15, 5:18pm

Is Cuben Ugly?
I think you have enough information to get started, but I liked your comment about cuben being ugly. Last year my wife and I did a loop day hike that required us to walk through town. It was rai...

In GEAR » Pack recommendation?
March 15, 5:13pm

Re: altimeter watches on ebay
The contour lines on my topo maps show the elevation and I have never had a map lose its accuracy or break :) My wife bought me a Casio Pathfinder watch with an altimeter. Found I rarely used th...

In GEAR » altimeter watches on ebay
March 15, 10:37am

Re: Re: the desert
Bob is correct on the highest recorded temperature, at least from the last time I checked. People do tend to exaggerate temperatures. Craig, good call by your wife. Remember our 105F hike? 105 v...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 15, 10:31am

Re: Re: Re: Re: the desert
We shouldn't. Unfortunately I created an awesome two day 40 mile loop for you that has reliable water at the halfway point. Scenery, terrain variation, and history is stellar. Hopefully the...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:42pm

Re: Helmet cam 100 foot fall...
He was lucky. I was thinking these helmet cameras might be useful. The Darwin Award candidates can film their own demise.

In On the Web » Helmet cam 100 foot fall...
March 14, 9:34pm

Re: Re: the desert
Ken, That's true, but I didn't want scare anyone.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:20pm

Re: What to add to / improve in my arsenal for 3 season hiking?
Can Am, Since you say you are pretty new to backpacking -- that is a pretty good list. I say just go out and hike. You'll find out what works and doesn't work for you. Then you will ...

In Gear Lists » What to add to / improve in my arsenal for 3 season hiking?
March 14, 9:17pm

Re: Re: Re: Permits
That picture was taken in Palm Springs, which believe it or not is actually a city and has a cell tower :)

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:07pm

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