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David Noll (dpnoll) - BPL Lifetime Member
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backpacker Kristen Kristen, when I started this thread it was tongue in cheek. I do still car camp, backpack and canoe and even if my camping style has moved toward ultralight it doesn't mean that we don... |
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devastaded I just got done reading the Backpacker magazine 2008 gear guide (5 min) and found out that tarps are out and big backpacks are in. Guess I'll have to retool so I can carry 50# instead of 20 or ... |
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light weight rod and reel I picked up an ultralight rod and reel from Scheels(their own brand), 6 lures, a rod case from BPL, a lure box and the total weight is 14.5 oz. That also includes 4 snap swivels and 4 non lead sin... |
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continue w/ BPL membership My membership is due on Feb 8 so I added the magazine too. It's the best in town at what it does and if BPL isn't perfect, neither am I. |
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database for gear Don't know if this is what you are looking for but if you go to backpacking.net and go to the featured article at the bottom of it there are some links. Try the gear weight calculator. You have... |
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Re: Re: "Continue with BPL Membership?" If you are looking for a list where you can list all of your gear and weights, and create separate lists go to TLB (backpacking.net) and the featured article by Greg Cope and at the bottom there is... |
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oware double dixon I'm in the process of lightening up our gear a little more. I always carry a tarp. I know, extra weight, but on rainy days we usually end up with other people under the tarp. Since I carry the ... |
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Re: 2007 Backpacking Light Staff Picks Ryan, This summer my wife and I used the SL-1100 in combo with a MSR Pocket Rocket and the wind screen you came up with on your site. We used only 6-1/2 oz of fuel for 6 days using freezer bag c... |
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what type of pad OK, after the last bout of suggestions I got a quilt for the two of us. As of now my wife is using a womens pro lite 4l and I have a pro lite 3-s. Will these be OK for May to Sept backpacking ... |
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Re: Boundary Waters shelters Dan Cooke at Cooke Custom Sewing has some great tarps for the BWCA. Both Sierra Designs and Mountain Hardware have some good 2-3 person tents. |
All Reader Reviews by David Noll
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Packa s/m 2008 model I have used my packa for two years and so far like it better than any other rain gear used. With a pair of chaps the weight is 11 1/2 oz. Last year I only got to use it once but this year it got used ... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles I waited a long time for GG to come out with the LT 4 w/ straps and ti was woth the wait. The grips and locking mechanism are outstanding. Both my wife and I used them and were completely happy. |
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ULA Ohm My wife and I just got back from a 5 day trip in the Maroon Bells where I used the Ohm for the 1st time on a trip. The workmanship is impeccable. Initially I was concerned with the hip belt but after... |
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trail designs gram cracker w/ caldera cone and SUL 1100 My wife and I just got back from the Winds. For cooking we used a gram cracker W/ a caldera cone and sul 1100 pot. We only boiled water for FBC and averaged just over 1 1/4 esbit tabs for each mea... |
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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Thermo 6 I bought an ether thermo 6 full length for both my wife and myself this spring. We have both used them for 8 nights so far. We stay warm down to about 35-40 degrees and below that add a GG 1/8"... |
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Stephenson 2R Our Warmlite has the side windows and full zip door. It has done the Winds, BWCA, Isle Royale and the Superior Hiking Trail on weeklong trips and has handled wind, rain, and snow. It weighs 3#60z, set... |
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ULA H2O Amigo Just got back from Isle Royale where you have to filter water because of tapeworms in the inland lakes. The ease of filtering was great. Just hang it in a tree and wait. The fact that it can double ... |
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Inov8 RocLite 315 This was my first trip with light running shoes. I did a 5 day trip on the Minong Trail on Isle Royale starting out with a 29# 7oz load. They handled wet weather, rocky ridges, and the load with no p... |
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I was finally able to use my Starlite pack this past week on Isle Royale for a 6 day trip. I was traveling with my wife so I was carrying a 29# 7oz load. I loved the way it handled the wgt using a Pr... |
