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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mark Larson
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Re: Re: re. Epic tents and bivys---correction Hey Benjamin: How about [Pertex] Equilibrium? Heh heh... -Mark |
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Re: most efficient fast walking technique I'd agree with the approximate "walk < 5mph < run" split. Both techniques have their place, sort of depends on if I'm out fastpacking or out hiking. And that relates to the equipment I brought, esp... |
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Re: AT Ultralight Gearlist & Wanderlust My main issue with the G6 would be volume and durability. I ate A LOT of food, easily 600-800ci for a 3-day load. I did not hike the entire AT. Should have made it clear earlier that I did the s... |
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Re: AT Ultralight Gearlist My comments, from starting at Springer May 21 this year with the same itinerary: Pack is fine. There are lighter options, but I've never heard a bad thing about the P1, and it will surely hold u... |
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Re: INOV8 and Timberland Delerion Shoes Two models of Inov8s are also available at REI.com. I picked up my pair at a local REI store here in Atlanta. They only had one pair, looked like they were clearing inventory. -Mark |
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Re: Inov8 and Timberland Delerion Shoes I was surprised at how heavy the Inov8 Flyroc 310 model is, after all the sensationalism about 'trail slippers.' Not that I don't like them, I really really, really do. The fit is fantastic and the... |
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Re: Getting water in a 1L Platypus I find that they fill more easily if I blow them up first. I try to keep them open with light pressure from each hand to prevent the sides from collapsing. Submersion in shallow streams can be very... |
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Re: Re: Ultralight Hammock Camping If you have trouble finding stout sticks, look near large spreads of deep forest duff. Simpsons fans will recognize Duff easily, a little smoother than others. -Mark |
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Re: pillow talk I usually don't use a pillow, and have never brought anything for that specific purpose. I'm usually a stomach sleeper, so I don't need the support. I am a very restless sleeper, though, so occasio... |
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Re: Youth Participation in Wilderness Activities? This is very interesting. I haven't read the book, but I think the comments about a lack of 'unstructured' time are dead-on. I remember being able to disappear into the woods behind my house for pr... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
