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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
CityPalm Springs
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear ListSub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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Re: Re: the desert
Bob is correct on the highest recorded temperature, at least from the last time I checked. People do tend to exaggerate temperatures. Craig, good call by your wife. Remember our 105F hike? 105 v...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 15, 10:31am

Re: Re: Re: Re: the desert
We shouldn't. Unfortunately I created an awesome two day 40 mile loop for you that has reliable water at the halfway point. Scenery, terrain variation, and history is stellar. Hopefully the...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:42pm

Re: Helmet cam 100 foot fall...
He was lucky. I was thinking these helmet cameras might be useful. The Darwin Award candidates can film their own demise.

In On the Web » Helmet cam 100 foot fall...
March 14, 9:34pm

Re: Re: the desert
Ken, That's true, but I didn't want scare anyone.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:20pm

Re: What to add to / improve in my arsenal for 3 season hiking?
Can Am, Since you say you are pretty new to backpacking -- that is a pretty good list. I say just go out and hike. You'll find out what works and doesn't work for you. Then you will ...

In Gear Lists » What to add to / improve in my arsenal for 3 season hiking?
March 14, 9:17pm

Re: Re: Re: Permits
That picture was taken in Palm Springs, which believe it or not is actually a city and has a cell tower :)

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:07pm

Dry Heat
A term I am sure was invented by the Palm Springs Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Over 112 it feels like some opened a blast furnace. Over 118 the top of your shoes get so hot that bur...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 9:01pm

Re: Permits
Really, Craig... You shouldn't romanticize deserts. They are awful places; not fit for human habitation. One needs to be prepared for earthquakes, boulder avalanches, landslides, flash fl...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 8:43pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Nick
"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." I like the quote.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 14, 6:52pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: That ol' stuff sack debate and pack organzation
The quilt was right on the edge... I was a little cold my last night.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stuff Sacks- overkill?
March 14, 6:06pm

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody
Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
March 09, 11:38pm

ULA Equipment
5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 23, 1:49am