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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: 'nother spreadsheet Thanks for the spreadsheet, David. It gives me some ideas for re-tooling my own. -Mark |
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Re: half the weight? Hmm. I was just thinking: Perhaps you could ditch the mummy liner and the ground cloth--then replace it with a soft-top bivy, like an Equinox or BMW model. It won't have the same 'snuggle value' a... |
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Re: Bivy vs. Tarp Tent Sounds like a great trip--what's the itinerary? I've also got a couple AT traverses in mind for the next few months. My leaning would be towards the TarpTent, probably the Virga2. Both the Tri... |
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Re: walking form Sorry for a late reply, I've been on the AT for the past month. I hope you'll share some more about 'chi-hiking' when you've had some time to try it out. Because I tend to do higher-mileage day... |
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FS GoLite Infinity (L) I have a used Golite Infinity, size L. The color is solid black, max volume around 3300ci. The weight on my scale is 39.8oz = 31oz body + 5.7oz framesheet + 3.1oz lid. The bottom of mine has a ... |
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Need straps? I've never felt the need for straps, and don't use them. [on GG LT+ model] When on flat ground, if I'm really bearing down on strapped poles, then I basically end up pushing myself too fast. I en... |
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Picking apart Just a few comments, mostly agree with the previous posters. -If you love the pack, and I don't blame you, consider doing some trimming. Take a look at webbing, straps, and features that you do... |
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GG Keeper straps I also having been using the GG LT+ poles. Generally you've only got about 3oz hanging from each keeper cord, which isn't too bad. I haven't had any problems with short-term dangling. The thin-n... |
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Hoods and Golite Models The hood is very useful. I wear glasses & use a baseball-style cap, so the hood adds a little more drizzle & rain protection that I can adjust as needed. I recently spent about 48hrs straight wit... |
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2004 Favorites A couple standouts for me this year: -GoLite Jam: This one comes with me for long day hikes/runs, week-long trips, and just about everything in between. -Montane Featherlite or Litespeed: Ind... |
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... |
