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Tim Haynes (timalan) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Mid Atlantic
About Me Early 30s, newly married, work in communications with children's hospitals around the country. Relatively new to lightweight philosophies, but excited to learn and teach others.
CityAlexandria
StateVA
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Tim Haynes

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Re: Echo for the Montane
The Montane Slipstream is available right now (stateside) for less than $60 (Bing gives another ~$7 back), and that's 3 oz. of Pertex Quantum windstopping... I've been seriously considering...

In GEAR » Wich windshirt is the most breathable?
November 11, 8:09am

Re: fire on the beach
Justin, That sounds great -- as long as a fire is involved somehow, that's fine. And a fire on the beach is pretty awesome. low risk of fire hazard, plenty of water ready, and the view tends t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Suggestions
November 10, 4:15pm

WTB: Z-Lite (any size) or Ridgerest Deluxe Large (used is fine), or similar total area worth of CCF
Anyone have a relatively new Z-Lite (any size) or a large-sized ridgerest, ridgerest deluxe, or similar foam pad -- used is great, as long as it doesn't smell funky. Just looking for a large, c...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Ridgerest Deluxe Large (used is fine), or similar total area worth of CCF
November 10, 3:05pm

Re: bump
Any thoughts out there? It seems rare for their bunch to be so quiet. Thanks again.

In GEAR » MH Helion 2 tent -- anyone use it?
November 10, 2:44pm

Re: Suggestions for taking newbies hiking
Almost all the trips I go on involve taking less experienced people hiking, and planning for multiple people other than myself -- really ups the stress level and planning, since there is that added...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Suggestions
November 10, 1:51pm

Re: TJMaxx
Dropped in a TJMaxx last night, based on this thread, and the only thing of interest was a lot of Icebreaker and Smartwool socks... Icebreaker hiking socks for $7 is pretty decent. One or two Cloud...

In Gear Deals » Marmot Baselayers @ TJ Maxx
November 10, 9:51am

Re: canister fuel ratios
I've got no info to offer, but do have a question: theoretically/practically, what ratio would go down to the lowest temps? I'm not familiar enough with the effect of different blends to kn...

In GEAR » Canister Fuel Ratios
November 10, 9:34am

While the thread is live...
I'll piggy back on here, if I may. I'm in the opening stages of planning a trip with my dad and two younger brothers for a few days in late July 2010... in/around the San Diego/LA area. Nei...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Need Southern California overnighter suggestions
November 10, 9:23am

Ratio of summer-to-winter weights?
I was tweaking my gear lists, and was wondering how other folks stack up when comparing their summer weight to their winter weight for their gear? Let's not look at consumables, but let'...

In Gear Lists » Ratio of summer-to-winter weights?
November 09, 3:11pm

Re: re: "My 3 season gear"
"Tim, is that picture of you up in the tree adjusting your bear bag...? :-)" John -- hardly -- that's just where I sleep when I'm going ultra-super-light. Trees are comfy, st...

In Gear Lists » My 3 season gear
November 09, 3:00pm

All Reader Reviews by Tim Haynes

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Camp Xenon 4
New for spring/summer 2011, I was really excited about the Camp Xenon 4 poles. They looked like the best value/weight option on the market, so I was really excited to try them out. The 120cm poles spe...

In Trekking Poles
October 18, 10:59am

Stoic LTWT Sleeping Pad - short
I recently picked up a pair of these when they were a good price (~$20/each); I usually use Z-Rests, but my wife prefers an inflatable mat, and these fit the bill for cost/weight/value. shape is nicel...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
October 06, 1:56pm

Big Agnes Pumphouse Multi-Use Dry Sack and Pad Pump
I agree with previous reviews that this bag only does one thing well -- put air in your sleeping pad. That said, I bring it along on most trips with friends, and it makes it easier for many people -- ...

In Miscellaneous Products
March 09, 10:48am