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Phil Barton (flyfast) - BPL Lifetime Member
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keep this thread alive Thanks for the comments on Philmont. As Mike mentioned, we too did not get a 2006 slot in the lottery. Our next trip will be my first visit to Philmont with, hopefully, both of my sons. I hope we c... |
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gorp Paul, like you, I tend to cruise the grocery store for what hits my fancy when building the next trip's GORP. Lately, I've added banana chips. I'll have to try the chocoloate coated espresso be... |
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Coffee solutions Ditto Tim. I've been experimenting with the MugMate and different bags. For an upcoming hike of the Buffalo River Trail, I'll be reverting to a quality instant espresso. My next challenge is carryi... |
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Garmin 301 For what it's worth, the Garmin Geko 301 uses 2 AAA batteries -- either Alkaline or Lithium. I have only used mine a little so far. The battery life seems to be just as described here at BPL. |
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GoLite Gust Frank, last night I heard Coup of GoLite present his story about last summer's 3 hikes without resupply. He covered the trips, why, how, and what he got from it all. It was a great evening. I even ... |
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One more pack option Frank, another pack option is the ULA P-1 or even the larger P-2. I recently bought the P-1. Brian Frankle's service is outstanding. I've hiked with the pack a couple of times now. This last weeken... |
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Alcohol I haven't yet disposed of the Pocket Rocket or Whisperlite but I most regularly use a TinMan AntiGravity Gear alcohol stove. So far, in the right weather, it's been foolproof and ultralight. For ju... |
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2004 fav gear 1. Tarptent Squall 2. Tinman's AntiGravityGear pop-can alcohol stove 3. SnowPeak Ti pot |
All Reader Reviews by Phil Barton
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Pro-Tick Remedy Pro-Tick Maybe you don't have to worry about ticks. In the southern US it's something we have to continually address. The Pro-Tick Remedy is the best removal method I've run across. It is a simple,... |
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TarpTent It's been almost 2 1/2 years since I bought my TT Squall but the process was memorably good. First, I spoke with Henry by phone to chat about the models and what would be the best fit for my hikin... |
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I've had my pair of GoLite Reed pants since at least 2001. They were still sold as Ray-Way gear way back then. These pants are blue (as I remember getting them on sale). This vintage pair of pants... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt I've used RailRider shirts for about 5 years now. The RR Adventure Shirt has become a core piece of my warm weather hiking kit. It is well made, cool in hot weather, and very durable. I wear L ... |
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MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter Mike Clelland's article, "Techniques and Gear for the Lightweight Backcountry Coffee Connoisseur" (BackpackingLight Magazine, Issue 6) was a home run for me. I sorta, kinda, oh maybe a l... |
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Western Mountaineering Highlite All the above ratings capture well the features of the Western Mountaineering HighLite. I've owned mine now for a year. What I really like about this bag is its warmth. I am amazed at what it c... |
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ULA Amp The Amp is my second pack from Brian Frankle. I’ve waited to post a review until my first outing with the pack this past weekend. The ULA Amp meets my expectations for a smaller volume pack to be used... |
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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellant -- Sawyer brand permethrin spray is widely available here at Wal-Mart and many sporting goods stores. If you live in an area that isn't tick infested then count your blessings. If you do live or hike... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad After several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were t... |
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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - California TOPO! software to me is a mixed bag. I've owned 5 different map sets for a few years (US National Parks and 4 different states). What I've really liked -- the ability to print any map the ... |
