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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale	Southern California
About Me	Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
City	Palm Springs
State	CA
Country	USA
My Website URL	http://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear List	Sub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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	Re: Re: Station Fire Adan, I forgot to mention that this is not a hike through forest. First 1/2 mile is high desert, then through some nice groves of large shady oaks. The climb up the mountain is exposed chaparral...	In Post-Trip Reports » Know a good LA hike for a kid? April 12, 10:15am
	Re: Station Fire Adan, I would check snow conditions wherever you go. The east side of the San Jacintos still has a lot of snow. I have not been up there in a while, but snow if visible on the east facing slopes...	In Post-Trip Reports » Know a good LA hike for a kid? April 12, 10:05am
	Re: share your trees Actually a member of the lilly family... Other desert trees	In Photo Gallery » Share Your Trees April 12, 12:34am
	Re: It's great to have a great woman... In my house, permission is called a "Kitchen Pass." Passes have to be earned by good behavior and paying attention to the Honey-Do List. More importantly, one has to live according to the...	In Chaff » It's great to have a great woman... April 11, 11:45pm
	Re: Desert Flowers are fading away That tortise was big. I would guess at least 12" long. Don't see many of them anymore. They are on the "threatened" list, which is just below endangered.	In Photo Gallery » Desert Flowers are fading away April 11, 10:31pm
	Desert Flowers are fading away Some pictures from this weekend around the SE corner of JTNP and BLM land south of that.	In Photo Gallery » Desert Flowers are fading away April 11, 8:08pm
	Re: How much water do you need Agree... it varies by individual. In really hot weather, pick your definition, wearing long sleeved shirt, a wide brim hat, and for some long pants will help reduce the need for water, and protect ...	In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » How much water do you need April 11, 7:43pm
	Re: Suggestions from a newb. It's worth what you paid for it. I have heard that the Cogate Wisp does not last long at all. An alternative is a finger toothbrush. Agree on the the Photon. But I see no need for a 2nd one. I have had one on my car key chain f...	In Gear Lists » 3-season GEAR LIST (assistance) April 09, 1:01pm
	Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Summer/3 Season-ish Gear List V.2 They are in a little plastic envelope that some screws came in. Won't register on my digital scale.	In Gear Lists » Summer/3 Season-ish Gear List V.2 April 09, 12:54pm
	Re: Re: Re: Summer/3 Season-ish Gear List V.2 Justin, I have 4 "sacks" - Pack Liner - Small cuben sack for 1st aid - Small cuben sack for small items - Cuben food sack or other in bear country First aid kit in cuben sack (....	In Gear Lists » Summer/3 Season-ish Gear List V.2 April 09, 10:04am

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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	BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...	In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL March 09, 11:38pm
	ULA Equipment 5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) February 23, 1:49am