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Frank Perkins (fperkins) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale North East
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StateConnecticut
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Frank Perkins

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Heavy stuff for sale
I don't think anyone here would care to buy this, but you never know: I'm dumping my old Eureka Backcountry 4 tent [8+lbs] and purchased a GoLite Hex. I'm also dumping my MSR Miniworks EX for...

In Gear Swap » Heavy stuff for sale
October 05, 12:31pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Damn heavy wedding band
Wow, that's about 1/2 the weight! I remember when I bought my wife's ring, the jeweler laughed and threw my ring in for free. These are all 99 bucks: http://www.titaniumrings.com/classiccusto...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Damn heavy wedding band
October 05, 12:25pm

Damn heavy wedding band
I just weighed my wedding band and it comes in at whopping .3 ounces. Anyone know of a jeweler that will convert it to Titanium? Wait, carbon fiber!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Damn heavy wedding band
October 05, 8:41am

Re: WTB: Golite Hex 3
backcountrygear.com has them on sale. I actually just ordered one ;-)

In Gear Swap » WTB: Golite Hex 3
October 04, 1:11pm

Anyone using the uberlite?
Model: Insul Mat Über-Lite Weight: 8 oz. Height: 1 in. Width: 17 in. length: 37 in. http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/accessdetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__ProductID=POE130&code=TS1789

In GEAR » What's Everyone using for a Sleeping Bag PAD. Z-lite etc.
September 29, 10:44am

R value of max thermolite?
Trying to decide and they look identical except I can't find an R rating for the max thermo. thermarest prolite sleeping 3: r value 2.3 1lb 4oz 20x72x1 Max thermo-lite: r value [3 s...

In GEAR » What's Everyone using for a Sleeping Bag PAD. Z-lite etc.
September 28, 4:30pm

ul?
REI considers 13oz ultralight? http://www.rei.com/product/11435609.htm

In GEAR » [sleep systems] Liners for Down Bags..?
September 25, 2:15pm

Cocoon Silk Liner
I have a WM ULtralite on the way and I purchased a Cocoon Silk liner for it. It claims to add 9.5 degress of warmth and weights 4.7oz. It might be something else to consider as it sells for only ...

In GEAR » [sleep systems] Liners for Down Bags..?
September 25, 7:21am

Weighing Gear
What do you guys use to weigh your gear? Kitchen scales such as: http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1362345&cp&origkw=kitchen+scale&kw=kitchen+scale&parentPage=search Thanks

In GEAR » Weighing Gear
September 17, 8:19am

Good work.
Great site with good info. I'm trying to decide between the GoLite Infinity and Jam and I think after reading your blog, that the Jam should be plenty big. I'm interested to see what's in your ...

In Gear Lists » My gear list
September 09, 9:00pm

All Reader Reviews by Frank Perkins

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Patagonia
My R1 hoody stitching started to fall apart and they took back the old one and sent me a brand new one. I also had a rip in my micropuff vest when my waist cinch cord ripped out. Again, no proble...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 15, 7:53pm

Backcountry.com
Never had an issue with them so they get a 5

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 08, 1:08pm

Taco Bell Spork
I recently used the TacoHell spork on a recent 3 person trip. I had titanium spoon, but my brother and cousin did not and this was a free and light alternative. Unfortunately, two of the sporks brok...

In Cookware - Other
January 08, 12:41pm