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Raymond Estrella (rayestrella) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Northern Minnesota
About Me I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
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All Forum Posts by Raymond Estrella

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bear proof poles?
>>I think Titanium Goat should come up with a new pair of trekking poles, one with an auto-inject dose of bear tranquilizer. Oh the horrors. Then you force this bear to a life of crime, e...

In Chaff » Lightest body armor
September 27, 6:52pm
What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
Well you described me to a T. I switched to quilts and have not looked back. I do find that a wider pad works better as when my knees go over a standard width pad in a bag it is no big deal but wit...

In GEAR » What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
September 27, 5:41pm
stoves and snow melting
Great article Will. Ever since I saw the Eta Express in action I was hooked for multiple person hikes. While I normally use it for trips that Dave and I share cooking gear I have used it for a g...

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Integrated Canister Fuel Cooking Systems State of the Market Report 2011: Part 1 – Overview and Performance Evaluation
September 27, 7:22am
Splitting from Parallel Universe
>What if your in a emergency situation and you choose not to push the panic button and fend your way out but the parallel universe is created when parallel Daryl hits the panic button Are you sp...

In Chaff » Paralle Universe
September 26, 2:17pm
body armor
>> Jesus Christ, really 33,000? Are there really that many deer that need to be "population controlled"? Heck they HIT that many each year in Wisconsin. (Ban all cars.) We nee...

In Chaff » Lightest body armor
September 26, 1:55pm
Kooka Bay available
SOLD

In Gear Swap » WTB: Winter camping sleeping mat
September 26, 1:40pm
sign
That is uncalled for. If you can edit that out I think it would be good.

In Chaff » ultralight revolver
September 23, 6:50pm
ultralight revolver
If a lightweight gun is fired deep in Alaska and no UL hikers are around to hear it, did it make a sound?

In Chaff » ultralight revolver
September 23, 6:20pm
Camp-tek Microburst?
I just got one and tried it out last weekend on my Large NeoAir. It worked great, took about 4 minutes. (I forgot to time it.) But what I am waiting for is the cold weather to hit and will use it f...

In GEAR » Camp-tek Microburst?
September 23, 2:58pm
Amish cows
> But in fairness, I don't know how the Amish treat their animals Poorly Travis. They are not allowed iPods or video games. ;-) Eric you crack me up. Makes me think of the old line, &q...

In Chaff » ultralight revolver
September 23, 2:51pm

All Reader Reviews by Raymond Estrella

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Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Size: Large Year manufactured: 2009 Weight listed: 2 lb 10 oz (1185 g) Actual weight 2 lb 9.8 oz (1180 g) Volume listed: 3700 cu in (61 L) Load weight capacity sugg...

In Backpacks - External Frame
June 15, 7:47pm
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
I bought one of the first Seedhouse SL2s in 2004. Last year I bought the new, lighter version pairing it with carbon fiber poles and Ti stakes to make a total weight package of 2 lb 15 oz (1.33 kg). I...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
February 16, 3:37pm