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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
CityDallas
StateTexas
CountryU.S.A.
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: UL Toothpaste pack
Thanks for sharing your idea Gregory.

In GEAR » UL Toothpaste pack
July 09, 9:06am
Re: Camera Batteries
Thanks for the replies. I ended up buy some Wasabi batteries on Amazon. I'll try them out this week in the Pecos Wilderness.

In Photography » Camera Batteries
July 02, 4:26pm
Re: notify of response to post
Have you used "watch this thread" that you can click on to subscribe to a thread?

In Community Support Forum » notify of response to post
June 30, 10:06pm
Re: Powdered drinks
Tang for me, but I use it for hot trips in desert. Hot water tastes yucky.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Powdered drinks
June 30, 9:26pm
Re: Good bye...
Have fun and watch out for those big boulders!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Good bye...
June 29, 5:12pm
Re: bike lock suggestions
One each of cable and U-lock.

In Chaff » stashing bike in truck bed
June 28, 7:35pm
Re: Saddened by the Wildfires
It's harshin' my mellow big time.

In Chaff » Saddened by the Wildfires
June 28, 7:34pm
Re: TrailGroove Magazine
It looks good. Thanks for posting.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » TrailGroove Magazine
June 27, 8:13am
Re: Blanca Peak Hiking (Need Reality Check)
Call the ranger. No helmets needed. www.14ers.com

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Blanca Peak Hiking (Need Reality Check)
June 26, 10:17pm
Re: camp shoes
Ultra pures 3.7 oz apiece.

In GEAR » Since it has been a while, back to a familiar topic: UL camp shoes
June 26, 8:32pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm