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Linda Vassallo (eastbayhiker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Eastbay
About Me Returned eight years ago to backpacking after a 35 year hiatus. That first loaded pack weighed 30 lbs (total) and that was my day pack!. After several years of tweeking my pack load I have been able to reduce the weight that I carry. My base weight is now 8-10 lbs depending on the type of trip
CitySan Ramon
StateCA
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Re: How low temp can you take NeoAir with GG 3/8 in. CCF Thinlight pad?
I hiked the High Sierra's this past August. It was windy with nightime temps dipping as low as 25 degrees. It snowed one day. Our campsites were all around 10,000 ft. I slept warm with ...

In GEAR » How low temp can you take NeoAir with GG 3/8 in. CCF Thinlight pad?
November 03, 5:07pm
Re: Gatewood Cape Setup
Hi Thomas, I received my Gatewood Cape this past summer and used it for two trips. I tried several methods of set-up before deciding on my current method. In the beginning it seemed either the ba...

In GEAR » Gatewood Cape Setup
November 03, 4:33pm
Whitney
Cameron, Beautiful B&W photos. They do Whitney justice. Thanks for posting. The trip was great, storm and all. Great hiking with you and Tony. LV

In Photo Gallery » Whitney
September 19, 12:56pm
Sierra UL Creatures
This Ptarmigan was seen on Donohue Pass. A moth on Ranger Buttons

In Photo Gallery » UL Creatures
August 26, 4:59pm
RE: Waterproof Packs
Cuben Fiber ZPacks are waterproof. At Mt Whitney last weekend I awoke one night to discover my camp surrounded by/in water and my pack sitting in a puddle of rain. No water penetrated the pack an...

In GEAR » Waterproof Backpacks
August 26, 4:28pm
Mt D Hike Start Time
Hi Jay, I can start anytime. Earlier is good, to beat the heat. Will be there whichever time is set. Looking forward to it. LV

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Bay Area Members: Hike to Mt. Diablo
May 14, 6:57pm
UL Flora

In Photo Gallery » UL Flora
April 29, 9:24pm
Re: Whiz Freedom
REI carries them also+called Freshette Cheers LV

In GEAR » Let's talk about the whiz freedom
April 22, 8:34pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: PCT - Barker Pass to Sierra City
Jeremy, Thanks for posting your trip report and beautiful photos. Happy to hear your knee recovered from your previous injury. Sounds and looks like your hike was most enjoyable. LV

In Photo Gallery » PCT - Barker Pass to Sierra City
February 16, 2:07pm
Re: My first sub 5lb trip!
JT Croteau I'm 6' tall and weigh 210lb. Joe @ Zpacks built me a Blast32 with 4.5" spacing between the shoulder straps. The pack feels and fits much better IMHO, than my wife's Zpa...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » My first sub 5 lb trip!
February 10, 12:42pm

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