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Ryan Gardner (splproductions) - BPL Professional Member
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My experiences... I've gone car camping many times with with a synthetic bag (rectuangular style - no hood) from Costco rated to 32 degrees. I would imagine 32 is a very generous rating for it. I've pushed... |
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I know its been said... I know it's already been mentioned, but detailed specs would help a lot. I would especially like to know loft specs on the Cocoon gear. I know BPL doesn't give temp ratings, which is unde... |
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Reviews for BMW Products... Products from other companies get thorough reviews where we can read specifics about performance, specs, what was good, was was bad, etc. I wish BMW products were reviewed. I think this would... |
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Weight... What's the weight on the A16 bug bivy, and what are its apx dimensions packed? Thanks - |
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Loft... I'm not sure what the best way to measure loft is, but measuring the sleeve varied from 1.5" - 2". Along the chest I measured around 2.5". |
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Insulating Jacket... what is the most thermally efficient? I just got my Montbell order - 2 Alpine Light Jackets in a large and a medium. The large is very very roomy in the chest, but extends down my torso to a perfect length. The medium fits me per... |
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No need for a bivy with Momentum quilt? Am I right in assuming that I don't need a bivy if I do the following... 1) Make my quilt out of Momentum. 2) Sew the insulation only to the inside layer of Momentum, keeping the outside fa... |
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To clarify my setup... Thanks by the way for everyone's comments. My current tent is the SL3. Tent with poles, guy lines, and stuff sack weigh in at 67.5. Add 3.6 for 12 stakes and I'm roughly at 71 ounces. ... |
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Tent Users vs. Tarp Users... I have my first tarp and bivy on order from MLD. I only have experience with double wall tents. I am wondering: How many of you have experience with tarps but went back to double-wall tents? ... |
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WTB: Patagonia Houdini Does anyone have a Houdini jacket in Spark (the bright orange color) they are looking to get rid of? I'm 6'2", 155lbs. Tall, skinny, long arms. Not sure what size that would be. |
All Reader Reviews by Ryan Gardner
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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight My bivy comes in at 6.3 ounces after removing the bungee that can be tied to the top of your tarp (to keep the fabric off your face). I was holding out forever for a Side Zip Vapr bivy, but after w... |
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GoLite Jam2 What I like: 1) The shape of the shoulder straps fit me well, I never have to use the sternum strap (I removed it). The padding on the shoulders is very plush as well. 2) The very wide fabric c... |
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Golite Ultra 20 I should preface that I am no quilt connoisseur. The only other quilts I've tried were a Jacks R' Better and an MLD quilt. (Both great products, just not what I was looking for). My size ... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket I love this jacket. My size large weighs in at 7.2 ounces. So far I haven't noticed any real down leakage. It is so light that when I toss it it "floats". It also packs nice and smal... |
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REI Lite-Core Short I've gone back to using this pad after trying closed-cell foam pads only. Things I like: - It is fairly comfortable with 1.5" of foam. The comfort level for me rises dramatically bet... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I have now made quite enough orders with ProLite gear to hope that they carry everything I will ever need - I don't want to order from other companies! I have never spoken with them directly or v... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs I've purchased 3 of Ron's products now, all of which have been well designed and of high quality and craftsmanship. My actual items have always been extremely close to the stated weight on th... |
