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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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Re: Reflectivity Hm... Have you ever slept under a space blanket? It gives me at least a 10 degree comfort boost. Of course, to know for sure what's causing that I would need to try sleeping under a thin plasti... |
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Caldera Cone user I've used a Caldera Cone down to nearly +10 F with great success. I have melted snow on it down to +25 F. Works fine for me. |
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general thoughts Sorry to offer more 'general advice' as if I'm old enough to have the right to :) As I understand it, you're looking for a new physical challenge comparable to your previous advent... |
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Idea for Skurka OK, there are 3 big trails so far in the U.S. There should be a fourth: The Great Basin Watershed Trail. This route would pass along the crest of the mountains and desert that outline the G... |
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Ukrainian Carpathians Christine, I live in Ukraine and have hiked extensively in the Carpathians, so I can give you some route tips there. There are numerous forest roads and small mountain communities. Bad news: you... |
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Water on JMT I've taken 5 or 6 week-long Sierra hikes. The Sierras are full of water (tons of lakes and streams) and you really should be fine with a one-quart bottle. It's hard to go for more than 3 ho... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Klymit Inertia X Frame This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order to help answer people'... |
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Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt This is a preliminary review based on testing the Palisade on my balcony. I'll be using it all summer in the mountains of Europe and will update the review later this summer. The quilt is beaut... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I have seen no other pad that is as comfortable for the weight. True, for most people the Nightlight is not thick enough, but then use two! I doubt you will find a softer, more comfortable pad for the... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads... |
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BMW pro 90 balaclava Like the previous reviewer, I did a modification of the Pro-90 hood. I cut the front piece all the way down and sewed on omnitape velcro (doesn't catch on clothes). I also modified the elastic cor... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I have been wearing these for two years. They are very warm and comfortable for their weight and do not stink up. Before them I'd tried several different kinds of gloves, such as polipropilene and... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip DISCLAIMER: this is a pack that came out in 2007-2008 and was seen as a sturdy and robust pack for the SUL spirit of the times. This model has sinced been replaced by more robust packs that probably c... |
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Oware I recently tried to make an order on bivysack.com and sent a couple of messages to Oware regarding my order. I have not received any replies regarding my issue and am not sure that the order followed ... |
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MLD Trailstar My Trailstar weighs 468 grams, not 650 g as the previous poster stated. That's with the included linelocks and seam-sealing, but without the included rope for tie-outs. You could cut off the 10 li... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy I have used the bivy sack extensively, especially while thru-hiking the PCT. It works. The long length is great for 6'3'', and the width is great. I have the full netting option and used i... |
