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John Whynot (jdw01776) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Southeast Texas
About Me Hiking and backpacking (on and off) since 1976, mainly in the northeastern United States.
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CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by John Whynot

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Re: 24?
I was thinking more of driving out early in the morning, backpacking, then driving back the next morning, so I guess it would be a bit longer than 24 hours...

In Post-Trip Reports » Pedernales State Park -- July 2 & 3
July 09, 6:12am

Re: Trip
Pedernales Falls State Park is a great place in the fall and winter when it's not so hot. I think it would be possible to do a 24 from Houston...

In Post-Trip Reports » Pedernales State Park -- July 2 & 3
July 08, 7:33pm

Re: Ultralight from scratch, not practical.
>>So what I am saying is that up front, its far more economical to plan for potential conditions, rather than the optimal ones. I have to disagree with this. Ultralighters don't plan b...

In GEAR » Ultralight from scratch, not practical.
July 08, 7:23pm

Re: Advice Wanted on Adirondacks Backpacking Trip
Here's a link to the ADK information page on hiking and backpacking in the Adirondacks. Bear canisters are required in the Eastern High Peaks area. You might look into the Northville Plac...

In Post-Trip Reports » Advice Wanted on Adirondacks Backpacking Trip
July 06, 8:11pm

Re: Backpacking Ideas for Crested Butte
Crested Butte? Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area has many options. Check out the Four Pass Loop, although early May might be too early for that...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking Ideas for Crested Butte
July 02, 9:34am

Re: Re: 50% off Patagonia Nanopuff
They're located in Canada. I'm guessing Patagonia has a different MSRP for Canada, plus I believe there is VAT...

In Gear Deals » 50% off Patagonia Nanopuff
July 01, 10:37am

North Face base layer and OR Razor wind shell still available
North Face lightweight XTC zip T-neck shirt and Outdoor Research Razor wind shell are still available...

In Gear Swap » FS -- GoLite Wisp wind shell, North Face zip t-neck, OR Razor wind shell
June 29, 7:43pm

Re: September/October
Late September would be a good time for a trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. No bugs, weather should be nice, and fall foliage may be at or near peak. 5 days would be enough time to hike...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Longer Trip for Vacation
June 29, 7:05pm

Re: Axis locks are good
+1 on the Axis lock. I have the Mini-Griptilian, as I like drop-point blade designs...

In Editor's Roundtable » Benchmade 530 Folding Knife Review
June 29, 6:54pm

Re: Re: Improving the Thermarest Pro-Lite
I recall reading (can't recall where), that the foam in the new Prolites was lighter and softer than previous foams. Mine certainly doesn't seem to self-inflate as quickly or completely as ...

In GEAR » Improving the Thermarest Pro-Lite
June 26, 8:37pm

All Reader Reviews by John Whynot

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StickPic camera mount
A clever, well-engineered, and lightweight (0.35 ounces by my scale) gadget for mounting a camera on the tip of a trekking pole. Should work with any compact camera with a tripod socket. Works ver...

In Photography - Hiking & Backpacking Cameras
June 16, 10:55am

BPL Thorofare Trekking Pants
I purchased these as a replacement for my overbuilt Montbell Stretch Windpants. The fabric of the Trekking pants is a microgrid ripstop nylon, with a slightly textured inner surface. Size medium...

In Clothing - Raingear
December 07, 8:31pm