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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: Should I walk the PCT this year? Brandon, In twenty or thirty years if you think you will say, "I sure regret not hiking the PCT in 2010." then you have the answer. When I was young I took 2 epic trips before I was...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Should I walk the PCT this year? February 11, 5:39pm
	Re: Boots >>> When the majority of NBA players use low top shoes I might change my mind about ankle support, but until then... Umm, I think a lot of them get paid money to wear them. I'll w...	In GEAR » Trail runners or boots for the Sierras? February 11, 5:34pm
	Re: Las Vegas Hikes (Logistics) Steven, Red Rock canyon is beautiful and within driving distance of a couple million people... you know what that means :) 3rd week in May could bring temperatures well above 100. I haven&...	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Las Vegas Hikes (Logistics) February 11, 12:19am
	Re: sleeping bags. For under $200 you might look at the Marmot Atom. Rated at 40F and weighs around 20 oz. Wear insulated clothing if it gets colder.	In GEAR » sleeping bags. February 10, 10:35pm
	Re: Shirts Evan, Actually your question about what shirt to take is complicated. I only want one shirt that will also function as a base layer when it is cold. I live in the desert and I have dark complexi...	In Gear Lists » Novice PCT gear list draft 1 February 10, 10:30pm
	Re: Gear Brands and Their Pimps I don't think I "pimp" brands. But it has been pointed out that I have a lot a Gossamer Gear stuff. Didn't start out that way, but I just keep replacing/adding stuff and it is gen...	In GEAR » Gear Brands and Their Pimps February 10, 9:24pm
	Re: Re: BPL Inflatable Sleep Pad - Anyone Use One? I love mine. But keep in mind that I also can sleep on a torso length foam pad. I use the Torsolite if I am not in "ground sleeping shape."	In GEAR » BPL Inflatable Sleep Pad - Anyone Use One? February 10, 6:16pm
	Re: Re: Rail Riders In the desert the Eco-mesh or adventure shirts are my first choice. But if I have a good tan and will not be in a lot of temps over 100F, I may opt for the RR's Eco-speed T. I also have a Madis...	In Gear Lists » Novice PCT gear list draft 1 February 10, 6:14pm
	Re: Trail runners or boots for the Sierras? Trail runners. This is BPL, so I assume we are all carrying light loads. Exceptions are winter snow (some still use runners) or mountaineering. I don't buy that heavy boots or high ankle ...	In GEAR » Trail runners or boots for the Sierras? February 10, 6:06pm
	Re: PCT Evan, Jordan's book is more about general techniques. Jardine's is more directed at long thru hikes and how he evolved his gear. Plus Jardine is big on making your own gear and he sells ...	In Gear Lists » Novice PCT gear list draft 1 February 10, 9:40am

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