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Joe L (heyyou) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Cutting brush off of the Arizona Tr
About Me Returned to BPing after retiring. If I don't go light weight, I won't be able to go.
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All Forum Posts by Joe L

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Second that thought
Find the seasonal closeout rack at the big box stores if you want brand new. I shop for fleece at thrift stores. There you may need to also look in the women's jackets so I go with DW. Warm ...

In GEAR » fleece jacket
October 07, 1:04pm

Mule tape knot
The Neptco (mule tape manufacturer) website has a diagram of a "mule knot" that maintains the strength, but the complicated knot looks like one for tying thick monofilament fishing line. ...

In Hammocks » Mule tape for tree straps
September 30, 10:41pm

Mule tape for tree straps
I own about a hundred more feet of mule tape than I need. It is free. You could reimburse me for the postage on the envelope, it that suits you. The bad news it that it is 2500# 5/8" or 3/4...

In Hammocks » Mule tape for tree straps
September 30, 6:33pm

Payment sent
Check sent by mail for WM Linelite.

In Gear Swap » Aarn ,WM,marmot,TNF
September 30, 6:07pm

Wrong size bag for you
The cold was from the volume of the Megalite. I'm suprised that you were as warm as you were. The 30 degree temp rating is not for you, it is for someone who fills a bag of that volume and th...

In Gear Swap » lots of bags for trade?
September 30, 6:01pm

KP, you are set
Your new-to-you Arc Specialist is the answer. The sides on mine almost met behind my back. I liked being able to snug it tightly on colder nights without unnecessary constriction/warmth on not co...

In Gear Swap » lots of bags for trade?
September 30, 1:19pm

polycryo
I ripped a polycryo sheet completely in half when tugging on one edge of it. I thought I had nothing but my sleeping bag on it, but a full water bag was behind the sleeping bag. The polycryo let ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Decoding Cuben Part Numbers
September 26, 8:55pm

Need address to send payment
Aaron, I can't pay you for the Highline bag until you contact me with an address to send the payment. I want to buy the bag, here is my email. jlongbotham(AT)cybertrails(DOT)com

In Gear Swap » Aarn ,WM,marmot,TNF
September 26, 4:49am

tump pack
A tump pack would have loops attached to the two top corners of the bag. A bike or motorcycle helmet without the shell or padding has a webbing suspension that could also be strapped to the tump p...

In Make Your Own Gear » Tumpline
September 24, 11:40pm

2nd ridge line question
Is the 83% ridgeline (RL) length part of striving for a flat lay or is that number just a starting point for a consistent hang with the 30 degree angle, or are those two both the same? What if t...

In Hammocks » ridgeline
September 24, 10:22pm

All Reader Reviews by Joe L

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2.7 oz 700ml Stainless Steel mug 10 cm
This no-name, thin stainless steel, single wall mug weighs 2.7 oz (75 grams) empty. Full to the brim, it holds 23 oz. The thin non-folding handle sticks out an inch but is spot welded on, so it coul...

In Cookware - Other
July 18, 8:22pm

Trail Designs Caldera Keg
Foster's beer can with 6 gram Foster's lid, cozy with lid, cone, stove, and 6 grams of heavy, durable reflective foil for under stove (I think it helps it heat) weighs 104 grams, 3 5/8 oz on m...

In Cookware - Other
April 25, 7:18pm

Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz.
It was a dark night, cold and windy at my poorly chosen campsite. Woke up cold so I moved the 1/8 GG pad from under the Torsolite to cover me inside the bivy--instant warmth. Maybe the exertion from...

In Sleeping Pads - Foam
March 24, 6:22am