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Steven Hanlon (asciibaron) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Mid Atlantic
About Me didn't make my twice a month goal in 2011 for a few reasons, but 2012 looks like a good bet for at least once a month. long live the trail!

Jan - Northfork Mtn overnighter - 10 miles
Feb - AT Rt40 - Raven Rock overnighter - 28 miles
Mar - AT Rt40 - Raven Rock overnighter - 28 miles
Apr - Dolly Sods - weekender - 25 miles
Jun - Dolly Sods - weekender - 26 miles
Jul - Dolly Sods trail work weekend - 12 miles
CityMillersville
StateMaryland
My Website URLhttp://asciibaron.dyndns.org

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All Forum Posts by Steven Hanlon

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hahaha
i'm not looking to score this in three days, rather my packing has made me realize i could shed 2+ pounds without much effort. i'm ALMOST an UL backpacker ;) another McHale pack for a f...

In GEAR » looking for an UL backpack
June 20, 2:40pm
Cocoon UL pillow
i have settled on the Cocoon UL air pillow in a Thermarest pillow case with my pants stuffed in. the pants bulk up the height and the air pillow allows me to adjust the firmness for side sleeping....

In GEAR » Pillow woes
June 20, 11:53am
looking for an UL backpack - long torso
i foolishly missed out on teh REI Flash deal that was happening in the spring. i am heading out this weekend for three days of fun in Dolly Sods and after putting everything into my McHale SARC Ch...

In GEAR » looking for an UL backpack
June 20, 11:42am
rave dj/producer
i was a rave dj back in the day and i still produce electronic music. Acid drum and bass Dub ambient trance

In Chaff » House and Techno Ultralighters
June 20, 11:22am
Anything BUT summer
Im not a fan of hot days, like 100 degree days. I do the bulk of my backpacking between Sept thru June. short days can be a problem, but a nice cozy jacket and warm fire can solve that. I love t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Are you a seasonal hiker?
May 04, 8:27pm
coupons and sales
i am the king of the REI deal. coupons, sales, and the attic have netted me some outrageous deals over the years. don't buy cheap stuff, you will spend more money buying it several times. no...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Financing the UL lifestyle
April 30, 10:44am
Re: Bag Nights
if i avoid my wife anymore, i can backpack all i want. i'll be living in a tent ;)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post trip depression
April 30, 10:36am
Re: Re: Post trip blues
"Regardless of the trip length, the first night home I really enjoy the shower, warm meal at my table, and a comfy bed, but the next day I wake up, all I want to do is shoulder my pack and get...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post trip depression
April 30, 10:34am
Post trip depression
anyone have post trip depression? i have been noticing that in the few days after a backpacking trip i'm feeling depressed - it takes a few days to wear off and then i'm back to normal. i...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post trip depression
April 27, 7:11am
Soggy Dods
Well, I had a great time... did you get out there Mike? here's a quick video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAfDTppHe34

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Long weekend in Dolly Sods
April 22, 2:53pm

All Reader Reviews by Steven Hanlon

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Marmot Precip Jacket Mens
i picked up my Marmot Precip in 2005 from REI for $42.83 - i figured i couldn't go wrong at that price. if it didn't work well for backpacking, i could wear it as a casual jacket. it has b...

In Clothing - Raingear
November 11, 8:13am
McHale 0-Sarc UL
I have the SARC Chasm version and would recommend this pack to anyone who has suffered with ill fitting mass produced packs. It's a tad on the heavy side, but for me, that's not a problem sin...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
April 27, 5:34pm