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Ryan Gardner (splproductions) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Ryan Gardner
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Pack covers... Hey David, I use MLD pack covers (2 oz on the dot) if my pack is big and sticks out a ways. If I am on a shorter/lighter trip and using a smaller pack I just rely on my poncho to cover it. I t... |
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WTB: MLD Carbon Fiber poles... Sellers remorse... I sold my MLD CF poles a few weeks ago and now I need some! Dang it! I'm looking for the 42" and 28" for use with a tarp. Thanks! |
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No insulation under legs... I think what GG is getting at is that by placing your pack, trash, etc, (essentially everything you can find to put under you), you ARE putting insulation under you. It's just not what we woul... |
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Experience with the Montbell Breeze Dry-tech bivy? Does anyone have any experience with this bivy? I don't hear much about it here - can it compete with cottage manufacture's bivies? |
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Shade in the sun... I know you are asking specifically about a tarp, but if you need protection while on the move, check out the Chrome Dome umbrella from GoLite or the Birdiepal LightTrek with the metallic coating. ... |
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Marrying up... >>Only one nit to pick with Richard's version ... if they were so smart, how'd we get'm to marry us? Jim, I married up as well, and though my wife may be smarter than me, I am ... |
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Sleeping mat... I've always been paranoid that my mat would get punctured if I placed it directly on the ground. I'm currently using a POE Ether Thermo, so if it springs a leak, I'm sleeping directly ... |
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RailRiders fabric... Hey Karl, When I first got my RR Eco-Mesh shirt, the fabric felt so scratchy on me that I almost returned it. I thought it would result in chafing. I kept it and have since either gotten used ... |
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North Face's target market... It sounds to me like they are shifting their target market to that large segment of the population who buy outdoor equipment and never use it for its intended purpose, i.e., the wealthy and trendy ... |
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Frameless packs... Nick, you may already know this, if so just disregard. But remember if you are trying on a frameless pack you need to create a frame with gear you are already bringing, ie, probably your closed ce... |
All Reader Reviews by Ryan Gardner
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Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight My bivy comes in at 6.3 ounces after removing the bungee that can be tied to the top of your tarp (to keep the fabric off your face). I was holding out forever for a Side Zip Vapr bivy, but after w... |
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GoLite Jam2 What I like: 1) The shape of the shoulder straps fit me well, I never have to use the sternum strap (I removed it). The padding on the shoulders is very plush as well. 2) The very wide fabric c... |
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Golite Ultra 20 I should preface that I am no quilt connoisseur. The only other quilts I've tried were a Jacks R' Better and an MLD quilt. (Both great products, just not what I was looking for). My size ... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket I love this jacket. My size large weighs in at 7.2 ounces. So far I haven't noticed any real down leakage. It is so light that when I toss it it "floats". It also packs nice and smal... |
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REI Lite-Core Short I've gone back to using this pad after trying closed-cell foam pads only. Things I like: - It is fairly comfortable with 1.5" of foam. The comfort level for me rises dramatically bet... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I have now made quite enough orders with ProLite gear to hope that they carry everything I will ever need - I don't want to order from other companies! I have never spoken with them directly or v... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs I've purchased 3 of Ron's products now, all of which have been well designed and of high quality and craftsmanship. My actual items have always been extremely close to the stated weight on th... |
