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Benjamin Smith (bugbomb) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale South Texas
About Me My first "lightweight" trip involved me tossing gear and spare clothes out of my external framed pack the night before a trek in southern Colorado. Now, I experiment with and design (my wife calls it "twiddling") some simple, lightweight gear and carry loads that have become dangerously flirtatious with the SUL barrier.

In south Texas, if you're a hiker, biker, or runner, you don't have to deal with elevation or cold temps. However, you do have to like the feeling of sweaty silnylon next to your skin on a 100 degree, 90+% humidity day.
CitySan Antonio
StateTX
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Benjamin Smith

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"recreation" locations
Yeah, San Antonio is not great for prowling, I have learned. I hear great stories from some people about scoring Patagonia/Montbell/etc. gear at Goodwill stores, but unfortunately, for me, they wil...

In GEAR » fleece pants
October 17, 3:07pm
fleece pants
I have a trip planned at high elevation, and I expect temperatures in the low 20's at night. I have a warm bag, so nights won't be an issue, but it's going to be a relatively low-mileage trip, so t...

In GEAR » fleece pants
October 17, 2:38pm
cheapo insulation
I, too, would be very eager to hear some thoughts on this subject. I'm a big fan of super-cheap gear - it's fun to see what can be made out of nothing!

In Make Your Own Gear » Primaloft quilts
October 05, 1:50pm
Bill's pack
Bill - not that I have to tell you this, but pictures will be mandatory ;) Ben

In Post-Trip Reports » Yellowstone / Beartooths Trek
October 05, 7:16am

All Reader Reviews by Benjamin Smith

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Platypus Platy Reservoir
I use the 4L Big Zip as my in camp water supply and for carting extra water through dry stretches (here in south Texas, the whole hike is typically a "dry stretch"). While I find the cap ang...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
July 15, 12:10pm
Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad
I've slept on this pad and on the similar POE Max Thermo (both full-length). The BA is more comfortable for back sleeping, and the POE is more comfortable when side sleeping. There's something...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
July 07, 7:42am
Backpacking Light FireLite 500 Titanium Cookpot
I waited until I received the updated lid before posting my review, so my rating applies to the pot with the new "GOOD" lid, not the old "BAD" lid. My old lid didn't seat flush...

In Cookware - Titanium
May 07, 7:44pm
MSR Titan Kettle
I used this item on my recent Sawtooths trip. It worked great - stable, tight lid, strong - but I have one dilemma. I am a boil-and-set type cooker. This means I'm only boiling a cup or two at a time,...

In Cookware - Titanium
September 06, 4:46pm
New Balance 872
Weight - 12.7 oz Size - 9 EE Color - screaming, bright, obnoxious yellow So after years of wearing ill-fitting shoes, I decided to go in and see what size my feet really were. I typically wear 10...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
April 24, 5:19pm