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Buck Nelson (Colter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Buck Nelson
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No need to be overly worried I don't worry even the tiniest bit about sealed food infusing odors into my gear or pockets during the day. Most long distance hikers do not have a second set of cooking clothes to hang in t... |
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"Lost our moral compasses?" We have lost our way and misplaced our moral compasses. Presumably "we" are the people of the United States. Have we really lost our moral compasses? Is there a single person here that... |
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Just for the record That George Washington quote is made up. http://www.guncite.com/gc2ndbog.html |
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Re: Interesting I think a Giardia vaccine would make a big difference. While the majority of backcountry illness is not Giardia, I think it's likely the majority of serious (as in having to seek treatment) gas... |
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Re: Desert Trail: Mexico to Canada, Highlight Video Thanks Charles, I agree with you about the desert. The desert has it's own magic, and the openness and solitude are major components of the mystique. Thanks to you, too Hoot. That T.K Whippl... |
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Re: "Newtown" Jeffrey, There were quite a few straw man arguments wielded against me there. Buck, you're probably against serving healthier food to children in schools because many children remain fat ... |
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Re: Re Obesity That's exactly my point Mike, people aren't looking at things rationally or they would let well-briefed kids run around outside. It's much more dangerous worrying about things that are ... |
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Keeping things in perspective Any needless killing is one too many, but let's make sure of our facts. The overall trend in violent crime and homicides in this country has been trending down dramatically since it's pe... |
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"There's Little We Can Do to Prevent Another Massacre" Worth reading the whole are article with an open mind |
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Trail Report Thanks everyone! I left the border on March 1, and got to Canada on July 11, so it was a total of 4 months and 11 days. That included about 16 days mid-trip picking up empty caches and laying ou... |
All Reader Reviews by Buck Nelson
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Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I've got an older model with the shorter zipper that weighs 23 oz. I use it with my warm clothing (down jacket, balaclava, long underwear) on the coldest nights. I've slept toasty down into th... |
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ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent I used this shelter on my Desert Trail hike, Mexico to Canada, followed by three weeks canoeing the Yellowstone River. My shelter... |
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SMD Wild Oasis I got my Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis for the Pacific Crest Trail. I already had the SMD Lunar Solo, which I love, but decided to save a few more ounces with the Wild Oasis. I planned to switch to the ... |
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Darn Tough Socks Boot Sock Cushion and Full Cushion, Merino Wool I have been a loyal Smartwool wearer for years. For me, Merino wool is the way to go. On prior thru-hikes Smartwools were very comfortable but seemed to wear out too quickly. So for the PCT I got some... |
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ULA Helix "Ice Axe" Potty Trowel I bought one at the "kick-off" to use on the PCT. It broke when I was chopping snow to melt for drinking water. I was appalled when I looked at the broken pieces to see how weak this "i... |
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GoLite GoLite customer service I liked my Golite Infinity pack but the material was too weak. Golite quickly and cheerfully replaced the pack. Unfortunately I hadn't requested a newer model and after nearly two thousand miles t... |
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Everestgear.com Customer Service I hiked the Continental Divide Trail last summer. In New Mexico there were two pieces of new gear I wanted. A friend put in an order with Everestgear.com on my behalf to be delivered to Ghost Ranch. W... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I used these gloves on my CDT hike. Ultralight hiking is all about tradeoffs, and these gloves were a good compromise. Under normal cool conditions, say to just below freezing, they were quite warm. T... |
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Titanium Goat AGP AGP I used these poles on my CDT and PCT and Desert Trail hikes. I often hike with a single pole. These are not poles for people hard on gear. If y... |
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Pak-Lite White Super This is a very good light. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because this is the Backpackinglight website, and there are other lights that are much smaller, lighter, and do a similarly good job. Fo... |
