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Tjaard Breeuwer (Tjaard) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Minnesota, USA
About Me I like to get out and camp, but I don't like a heavy pack on my back. I love hiking, mtb-packing, xc skiing and ice skate touring.
CityDuluth
StateMN
CountryUS

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All Forum Posts by Tjaard Breeuwer

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Sleeping pad
Indeed closed cell foam pads are cheap, light and bombproof. If you want more comfort but still lightweight (Not UL), the only option is the Neo Air from Thermarest. Nothing else is that thick(2&q...

In Gear Lists » Rethinking my gear
March 11, 8:50pm

Nice
Nice trip and a good soundtrack too.

In Post-Trip Reports » Yellowstone: Skiing Fan Creek and the Upper Gallatin River
March 11, 8:19pm

great trip!
When did you do this? From the conditions you describe I think it wasn't last weekend...

In Post-Trip Reports » 24: Afton state Park - MN, A Father/Son Winter Overnight
March 11, 8:13pm

Backcountry ski tour in the middle of no-where
The title refers to the fact that this trip is not in a mountain range, national or state park or even entirely in a national forest, there are no trails, it's just nowhere in particular but ou...

In Post-Trip Reports » Backcountry ski tour in the middle of no-where
March 11, 7:48pm

bikepacking
I like backpacking, but I don't always care that much about the 'walking' part of it. I like MTBing so combining the two is often the best of both worlds for me. The part I like least a...

In Bikepacking & Bicycle Touring » Bicycle Touring
March 11, 7:26pm

still have them?
I'd be interestede in buying them if that works for you and you still have them.

In Gear Swap » WTT: BPL Cocoon Pants, Medium, New
March 11, 1:50pm

options
I have never used a real quilt so I can't 'sell' you on it, but if you want to do it and are unsure of your wifes reaction you could combine it with a double bivy, effectively turning i...

In GEAR » Sleep systems for solo or couples use
March 10, 9:27pm

?
1 -Do you still have it? 2 If so, what is the back length? From the seam between collar and body to hem?

In Gear Swap » FS BPL Cocoon Vest Medium NEW
March 10, 9:11pm

same here
That's funny, I am doing a weekend ski tour here in Minnesota, USA and we are having almost the same weather, a bit warmer and therefore wetter though, but no wind. Tricky conditions for the...

In Gear Lists » 24 Hour Winter Trip
March 04, 3:05pm

Jacket Sold
Jacket sold

In Gear Swap » FS Integral Designs Event Jkt XL
July 18, 2:08pm

All Reader Reviews by Tjaard Breeuwer

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Enlightened Equipment Revelation X
Quality: The sewing is very neatly done, I have not looked super close at the fabric but from a casual glance I don't see any blemishes. Nice soft hand. Fit: I have a 6'6&qu...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
September 17, 12:30pm

Golite Hex 3
I was surprised to see we fit comfortably with our family of 4, while using the nest. By hanging it from a line between two trees, we have room for a double bag in the center and no pole to be knocke...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
April 06, 9:33pm

L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket
I returned the L tall I had ordered, as the sleeves were too short. I ended up with a Montbell in XL which had longer sleeves and was no more baggy than the L tall LL Bean.

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
March 08, 9:26pm

Montbell Down inner pants
As mentioned these are a nice and light pair of warm pants. Sorry for the exclamation marks but I have never found stock pants like this! The great news with these is that they fit very slim for...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
March 02, 11:36am

mont-bell Thermawrap Parka & Pants
I got the womens size S for my daughter, who wears size 6(yr old) kids clothes normally. The lightest hooded kids parka I could find was the Marmot Amadablam. This is lighter, longer in the waist ...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
February 20, 9:08pm

02 Rainwear Rain Suit
The design is poor, with a crummy hood that doesn't cover my chin and no bill, short sleeves and body, wide opening at the waist and no articulation anywhere. Wimpy rainflap over a very porous zip...

In Clothing - Raingear
February 16, 8:48pm

Cioch Direct /Paramo custom
I have a Cioch Direct Glamaigh and can only echo the previous comments: It is as breathable as an uncoated windshell,but the liner makes it as warm as a windshell with light fleece underneath. So ...

In Clothing - Raingear
February 15, 9:04am