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Jacob Blumenfeld (surfingdwedge) - BPL Forum Member

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Re: 2012 PCT Gear List (WIP)
Looks good but doesn't look like the list is complete. Some things to add: -bug protection (headnet and deet) -kitchen (pot, stove) <<< here i would recommend a alcohol stove...

In Gear Lists » 2012 PCT Gear List (WIP)
December 20, 1:17am

Zpacks bag experience
I have used my zpacks sleeping bag 6 times now since october, in temperatures ranging from about 38 deg to ~26-28 deg in moderate winds (10-25mph). I did get slightly chilled at my knees and butt ...

In GEAR » Zpacks 20 degree bag and Katabatic Alsek quilt (owners please)
December 17, 8:40pm

Thanks
Thanks for the info on clothing guys. I've read some articles advising the use of cotton because of its ability to keep you cool, but I was very skeptical because of how slowly it would dry. Yo...

In Gear Lists » Need advice with clothing & gear for Costa Rica Osa Penninsula
December 13, 2:17pm

Website
My advice would be to take down the site temporarily until you sort it out to be at least presentable to the customer. Reason: -People who look at the website will probably immediately turn ...

In GEAR » Alter Ego backpacking gear update
December 13, 1:54pm

Need advice with clothing & gear for Costa Rica Osa Penninsula
First of all, this will be my second time to Costa Rica, so I know what to expect as far as weather, bugs and terrain, however last time I went I was a kid and did not do any kind of overnight trip...

In Gear Lists » Need advice with clothing & gear for Costa Rica Osa Penninsula
December 13, 1:04pm

Re: Hex plus +1
+1 on that. Have only had the opportunity to spend 3 nights in my hex amid solo-plus with my gf. Sub 1lb w/ full bug protection. Simple easy and fast set-up. Pretty hard to beat in my books. Jacob

In GEAR » Not another shelter thread.
December 07, 9:56pm

Here are some pictures of a Zpacks solo-plus in action
If anyone was wondering about this tent or wanted to get a better perspective on its size.. Here we go! some recent pics from our winter San Mateo Canyon trip: Edit: the dates on the pics are o...

In GEAR » ZPacks has a new pack and shelter...
December 06, 9:00pm

@ justin Re: zpacks
@ Justin- I have and use a 20 degree bag made by Joe. Ive used it down to about 26-28 degrees and was warm until about 5:00am, at which time I did experience some chilling at the knees butt...

In GEAR » sleeping bag options
December 06, 5:51pm

New Updated gearlist for JMT--FSO at max load. Baselayer Suggestions?
Here's my current gear list for next years JMT. My full weight is about 33.5lb including worn items. ~33.5 lb with 4 lbs of water and 14lbs of food + bear can. I think I got everythin...

In Gear Lists » Putting gear together for JMT section in summer (critique!!!)
November 28, 6:50pm

My Therm-a-Rest zlite. It's a sleeping pad! It's a chair! It's a pillow!
I usually do not bring a pillow on my trips, but after waking up every morning on every trip with a sore neck and sore shoulder (I end up pretty much sleeping on my shoulder which rolls it in). I w...

In Multiple Use Gear » My Therm-a-Rest zlite. It's a sleeping pad! It's a chair! It's a pillow!
November 16, 9:03pm

All Reader Reviews by Jacob Blumenfeld

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ZPacks ZPacks Hexamid Solo Plus Tent
Overview: I purchased my tent with full netting and the cuben fiber groundsheet from ZPacks in November 2011. I used it for several weekend long trips, and got to put it to the real test during my ...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
August 23, 4:19pm