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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Getting paid to backpack
Open your own backpacking guide small bidness.

In Chaff » Getting paid to backpack
June 01, 8:56pm

Re: Re: To Kindle or not...that is the question
Miguel, it seems like those issues could be resolved easily with software by adding features like split screens and better page navigation.

In GEAR » To Kindle or not...that is the question
May 31, 7:31pm

Re: Re: My first XUL trip coming up!
XUL first labeled by Glen Van Peski as sub 4 base pack weight (what I could call packed base weight) and then labeled by Alan Dixon as sub 4 FSO base weight (what I would call total base weight).

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » My first XUL trip coming up!
May 31, 5:11pm

Re: Re: Re: Irrigation syringe
Paul Auerbach had this comment in 2007, "Clean wounds first with clear, flowing water, then irrigate thoroughly with clean, disinfected water. Attempt to apply a significant irrigation pres...

In GEAR » Irrigation syringe
May 24, 7:42pm

Re: GoPro has some competition...
http://www.macworld.com/article/1166903/first_look_ions_air_pro_wi_fi_action_camcorder_moves_into_wireless_social_networking_world.html

In Photography » GoPro has some competition...
May 23, 8:56pm

Re: Irrigation syringe
I seen mention of 35-50 ml syringe with 18 gauge tip for best irrigation pressure. That may be more for a medical setting. "High Pressure Irrigation: - irrigation can remove enough wound b...

In GEAR » Irrigation syringe
May 23, 8:41pm

Re: Irrigation syringe
http://store.nols.edu/Store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=11

In GEAR » Irrigation syringe
May 23, 5:33pm

Re: Re: up to them
Half dome may be fatal mostly because someone slips on wet or ice. If crowded going up or coming down and it starts to rain, you can get caught in a bad situation. Bet it's what has happened in...

In Chaff » Everest--for idiots?
May 22, 12:07pm

Re: Ticketed on the trail
This may give insight but may not be your location. It's from a 1999 publication http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/hpwump.pdf "CAMPSITE DESIGNATION PROGRAMS High levels of u...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ticketed on the trail
May 22, 8:09am

Re: Everest--for idiots?
This was a huge concern even back in 1996 when eight died on the mountain. I guess nothing has been done about it.

In Chaff » Everest--for idiots?
May 21, 2:44pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm