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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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Haste, solitude, and blisters (preface: I hiked the PCT in 2009) It's surprising how much preplanned meetups with friends/relatives along the way can destroy the fun of your adventure. I never would have guessed this bef... |
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bug bivy Nevermind -- decided against it. |
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no choice but to climb Whitney You might have no choice but to climb it. Thru-hikers tend to enter the Sierras in packs for company and to brave the hardships together. If everyone else does Whitney and you continue on, you'... |
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it depends... I think it depends where you'll be doing your backpacking. The hexamid was designed as the lightest possible mosquito solution. In buggy conditions you'll be a lot more comfortable with the... |
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over 15 lbs yes For me personally it becomes a bit uncomfortable to wear a pack without a hipbelt at 15 lbs and over. For any trip over 2 days, I'm almost always over this weight at the beginning, water included. |
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Whitney Yes, it isn't necessarily nonrequired that you not fail to have a Whitney permit. |
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Ohm vs. frameless packs Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'm pretty sure now this is the pack for me. I'm kinda tired of doing 6-day stretches in Zpacks and my MLD Zip with up to 30 lbs on my back. It's reall... |
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Questions about 2011 ULA Ohm, 25-30 lbs. I know the hipbelt has been a point of contention in the past, but the updated version seems a lot better. Can anyone comment on how comfortable the pack is now in the 25-30 lbs. weight range? Part... |
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Trailstar I will sell you mine for $200 lol. |
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with quilts? How does this go together with quilts? |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Klymit Inertia X Frame This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order to help answer people'... |
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Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt This is a preliminary review based on testing the Palisade on my balcony. I'll be using it all summer in the mountains of Europe and will update the review later this summer. The quilt is beaut... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I have seen no other pad that is as comfortable for the weight. True, for most people the Nightlight is not thick enough, but then use two! I doubt you will find a softer, more comfortable pad for the... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads... |
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BMW pro 90 balaclava Like the previous reviewer, I did a modification of the Pro-90 hood. I cut the front piece all the way down and sewed on omnitape velcro (doesn't catch on clothes). I also modified the elastic cor... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I have been wearing these for two years. They are very warm and comfortable for their weight and do not stink up. Before them I'd tried several different kinds of gloves, such as polipropilene and... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip DISCLAIMER: this is a pack that came out in 2007-2008 and was seen as a sturdy and robust pack for the SUL spirit of the times. This model has sinced been replaced by more robust packs that probably c... |
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Oware I recently tried to make an order on bivysack.com and sent a couple of messages to Oware regarding my order. I have not received any replies regarding my issue and am not sure that the order followed ... |
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MLD Trailstar My Trailstar weighs 468 grams, not 650 g as the previous poster stated. That's with the included linelocks and seam-sealing, but without the included rope for tie-outs. You could cut off the 10 li... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy I have used the bivy sack extensively, especially while thru-hiking the PCT. It works. The long length is great for 6'3'', and the width is great. I have the full netting option and used i... |
