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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Re: PCT fire...stove question The most important thing to remember is to practice stove safety. This means to clear a large enough area so in case the stove tips over there is no combustible material that can catch fire. I ... |
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Re: Nick Gatel - what bag is that? It is a Ziplock "Zip 'n Steam" microwave cooking bag. It is designed to cook food, whereas as a freezer bag is really only designed to store frozen food. Weighs 7g vs. 6g for a 1 quar... |
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Re: Re: Sweaty straps? The hottest I've hiked with a Zero was 44C and I didn't notice any problems with the straps -- of course this was the least of my problems :) Sweat from straps has never really bothered ... |
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Re: x Looks like it is time for a big bowl of popcorn. |
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Re: MAPS and getting smaller customized ones Go the USGS Website and download the maps you need. These are the official US Government topographical maps and they are free. Use software to crop what you need. |
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Re: Help me go Solo! Our fears are generally a lack of knowledge. So study up on everything wild where you hike. You will find there is little to fear... other than falling off a mountain or drowning. I would not tr... |
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Re: A question about fireballs - overheating "Is the stove really that sensitive or did these folks screw up?" Follow the instructions and maintain it and it will never fireball or overheat. Buy some gaskets for the cap and repla... |
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Re: Re: Backpacking and anterior pelvic tilt Hike more often :) Or have Mr. McHale make you a custom fitted pack. |
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Re: long, foldable spoon or spork I find them less than satisfactory. I keep a long (8.5") Sea to Summit Alpha anodized aluminum spoon in my food bag. Plus it cleans up easier than Ti or Lexan. Weight is 11 grams. I like the c... |
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Re: Nick "Seriously, you need a hike. :) " Leaving tomorrow for a weekend trip, sans pencil. |
All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ... |
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ULA Equipment 5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t... |
