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David Passey (davidpassey) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale New York City
About Me Ultralight in Manhattan and thereabouts
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All Forum Posts by David Passey

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Re: Closet Cleaning. Shirts, Bivy, Bag, Shoes
I will take both stoics and the short sleeve ex-officio. Pm me with a paypal address for payment.

In Gear Swap » Closet Cleaning. Shirts, Bivy, Bag, Shoes
October 30, 12:18pm

Re: Re: UL Backpack Frame Question
I use 6061 aluminum (round and flat) bought from McMaster Carr--great web source for raw materials

In Make Your Own Gear » UL Backpack Fram Question
October 20, 5:47pm

Re: Northville-Placid Trail: From Past to Present
Great report! I was in that area three years ago, and it was wet then. Looks wetter now. By the way, how did you like the NB minimus for the hike?

In Post-Trip Reports » Northville-Placid Trail: From Past to Present
October 07, 6:29pm

Re: Hipbelt and Suspension
This is a wealth of information, guys. Thanks. My packs are usually 10 to 11 in width. Maybe this is why the wing belt has always worked for me. That said, I'm working on a full wrap belt, ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Hipbelt and Suspension
October 01, 3:05am

Re: 2p shelter with a fancy lady
Try the TT Rainshadow. Only 42 oz. It would be a true palace for two. It's a no sacrifices shelter for someone nervous about ultralight shelters.

In GEAR » 2p shelter with a fancy lady
September 30, 1:42pm

Re: Hipbelt and Suspension"
Very interesting. I've never had an issue with wings and range of motion. As for weight transfer, I use very tall wings (maybe six inches), and given the burrito style suspension, the wings a...

In Make Your Own Gear » Hipbelt and Suspension
September 27, 9:40am

Re: Backpacking with 5 Year Old in Georgia
A couple of thoughts: 1. Kids like to carry gear. A five-year old can carry some of his gear and, say, the camp stove. That's a light, but important piece of gear, involves fire, etc., so...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Backpacking with 5 Year Old in Georgia
September 27, 9:26am

Hipbelt and Suspension
Two questions for your experience: 1. Does anybody think a full wrap-style hipbelt is better than a wing-style hipbelt? Is this just a point of personal preference, or is there something to it...

In Make Your Own Gear » Hipbelt and Suspension
September 26, 10:01am

Re: DX 40 Pack
This looks great! I must be plugged into some MYOG universal trend: I have been planning a very similar pack, based on the Mchale LBP, which has similar modularity.

In Make Your Own Gear » DX 40 Pack
September 26, 8:17am

Re: Gossamer Gear Spinn Twinn Tarp for Sale for $150
Great bargain for great tarp.

In Gear Swap » Gossamer Gear Spinn Twinn Tarp for Sale for $150
September 24, 8:00am

All Reader Reviews by David Passey

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Nunatak Arc AT
I bought Steve Evan's Arc AT earlier this year (review above), and finally had a chance to use it 4 nights in the Adirondacks. 9.75 oz. I paired it with a Montbell Alpinelight down jacket, and a...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
August 31, 11:02am