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John McAlpine (HairlessApe) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale PNW
About Me I now have my base weight down to 12 pounds. I'm fine with that. Any lighter seems to make for a less comfortable trip. Turning 50 soon and looking forward to some epic thru-hikes.
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StateWashington
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by John McAlpine

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I tried on Inov8's the other day and found them to be too narrow. I went to a New Balance store and found I have 2E wide feet. Check out your foot width before stepping into a pair of Inov8&#...

In GEAR » inov8 roclite 315 vs. terroc 330
May 26, 12:39pm

Suspension vs. wieght
This will be answered different based on ones comfort level. I've tried on loads of UL backbacks and I just can't get comfortable with them. That's why I'm currently with the Osph...

In GEAR » Value of substantial suspension
May 24, 12:06pm

Two Poles Always - 20 years +
About 25 years ago I went to Europe after College and saw hiking poles all over the Swiss Alps. I'd never seen them before. The locals loved them. I used my ski poles when I got home and hav...

In GEAR » Trekking poles-who uses them?
May 24, 9:00am

Ultralight Sleeping Bag Compression Stuff Sack
Who makes one? I'm looking at stuffing a GoLite Quilt into it.

In GEAR » Ultralight Sleeping Bag Compression Stuff Sack
May 20, 3:53pm

Brian.......
Brian, I meant doing the run at the base of the falls...not the top to bottom. My error...sorry. It's always a quick after work run.

In GEAR » Gravity filter theory
May 19, 3:57pm

Let me try this one.........
As a registered professional engineer (who's kayaked Snoquilmie Falls) specializing in water and sewer conveyance systems I'd put the filter further away from the reservoir to increase disc...

In GEAR » Gravity filter theory
May 19, 2:12pm

Twist Lock
I've never had any luck with twist locking systems.....call me a loser now. I've had 2 pairs of twist locks, not GG, and they've both failed or are a pain to lock and unluck. I went t...

In GEAR » Leki Thermolite Trekking Poles - opinions?
May 19, 8:56am

Make and Model of Scale
Dan, What's the make and model of the scale you're talking about? My office has put a filter on eBay. THANKS

In GEAR » I've gone to light, I need an accurate scale.
May 17, 2:18pm

THANKS YOU
THANKS to eveyone for your input. This is the most difficult decision....which tent to buy. I've looked at them all. We have a local rep here in Seattle that allowed me a look at the Lunar S...

In GEAR » New TT Sublite Sil 2010
May 12, 8:45am

Food Forum
THANKS everyone for your inputs. I had know idea BPL had a food forum....sorry for being a newbie.

In GEAR » Trail Food
May 11, 3:29pm

All Reader Reviews by John McAlpine

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LightHeart Gear Cuben Solo W/Awning
I picked up this tent for several reasons. I wanted a light tent; I wanted it to be waterproof right out of the bag; I wanted room inside for me and all my gear; I wanted a dry entry; I wanted to use...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
October 18, 12:09pm

Kahtoola Microspikes Microspikes
I've been using these little brother crampons over the winter and have found them to be perfect. I've used them on non-glacier snow fields up to 12,200 feet and they have not failed once. The...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
August 02, 2:43pm

Osprey Exos 58
I'm 47 and been hiking on and off for 35 years. I've gone through many packs and thought it was time to try a lighter pack. Sure this pack isnt ultra light, but have you tried those things?....

In Backpacks - External Frame
July 16, 10:59am