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Nate Meinzer (Rezniem) - BPL Forum Member

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All Forum Posts by Nate Meinzer

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Marmot Ion Arrived
Thanks Matt! Great condition, and super quick. Have fun on WT3!

In Gear Swap » FS: Closet cleaning (all proceeds going toward WT3 gear)
August 15, 11:46pm

Tarptent vs. Tarp and Bivy
Good observation. This is a major drawback of the tarptent. In order to combat condensation, one must have it well ventilated, which of course makes it much cooler than a regular tent. Users com...

In GEAR » Help deciding on a tent
August 15, 12:56pm

Heh
Michael Popov said: "Let me know if UL is really at 2 lbs base weight and hiking long for you instead of something that everybody here on BPL does - 12 miles at the most in two days... Then...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » TRT - 2 Strangers / 4 Days
August 15, 11:26am

Sierra Designs Sirius 3
Just be advised that the Sirius is a "hybrid" tent--that is, it's not fully double wall. When I've had 3 people in it, it gets some condensation on the back single wall. Since I...

In GEAR » Help deciding on a tent
August 14, 1:10pm

Sustainability in gear?
Ditto what John said. it cannot be said enough that the primary reason for prehistoric/early-history low life expectancy was the lack of dental hygiene. Abscesses and teeth infections can kill ...

In GEAR » Sustainability in gear?
August 13, 1:57am

My 2 cents
It all depends on your goals, of course, but I think naming your site/company definitely has an impact on how likely you are to receive orders, as does having a set list of products for people to c...

In Gear Deals » TIM MARSHALL NEEDS YOUR HELP
August 12, 12:29pm

Marmot Ion Payment Sent
Yup

In Gear Swap » FS: Closet cleaning (all proceeds going toward WT3 gear)
August 12, 9:51am

PM sent Re: Marmot Ion
Yup

In Gear Swap » FS: Closet cleaning (all proceeds going toward WT3 gear)
August 12, 12:31am

Winter Trip
Never been snow camping, so would love to join (and learn!). I'll have to shell out some dough for new gear I expect, but that's all part of the fun. Also, I cannot make it to the late ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
August 10, 10:34pm

Ditto what jay said
All I know is that if Jay was a fastpacker, the quality and quantity of JMT photos around here would seriously suffer.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT speed record attempt
August 09, 9:34pm

All Reader Reviews by Nate Meinzer

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Therm-a-Rest Neoair
I've used this pad in 3-season conditions and it will get you down to freezing easily. It's very comfortable, light, and compact. About as comfortable as a Big Agnes Air Core, but a little l...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
March 30, 1:51am

Osprey Stratos 40
I'm very fond of this internal framed pack, and yet it doesn't seem to get the love the other Osprey packs do. The AirCore system in the backpanel is the most breathable of all the Osprey var...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
October 01, 11:23pm

02 Rainwear Rain Suit
For those looking for the unbearable lightness of polypore without the durability issues of Driducks--this rainsuit delivers. Better breathability than goretex (albeit with less warmth) and more af...

In Clothing - Raingear
October 01, 11:19pm

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
I purchased a Gatewood Cape off the Gear Swap and tried it out in various conditions. As other posters have noted, it is a bit unruly in poncho-mode, especially for those who are vertically challenge...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
September 08, 4:22pm

Big Agnes Clearview
I purchased the BA Clearview pad (size 20x66") and was excited for the possibility to experience the same comfort as the AirCore with half the weight, however, I was disappointed with the perform...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
April 18, 1:43pm