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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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Re: Two arrested after dangerous booby traps found on popular Utah hiking trail
old news. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=63292

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Two arrested after dangerous booby traps found on popular Utah hiking trail
April 26, 12:44pm

Re: Booby Traps on the Trail
Heard from some friends that were in Caprock Canyons State Park (Texas) this weekend. They said a boy scout troop (had met a troop 87 earlier in day) was throwing something at them (at night) and h...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Booby Traps on the Trail
April 25, 8:36am

Re: Proof?
Hi Randy. My comment was a bit too general..yes. Some of what I saw Mary D has commented on, there seeming to be holes in Mitchell's treatment technique (only 15 minute waits, adding other tabl...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Giardia Outbreak
April 24, 7:52pm

Re: Giardia Outbreak
This thread seems to be fear mongering over a case of Giardia that is not proven to be from the backcountry.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Giardia Outbreak
April 24, 11:47am

Re: Wilderness First Aid: A backpacker's view
Here is a list from Dr. Paul Auerbach that can help with choices for a group FAK. http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/outdoor-medicine/rescue-essentials-gear

In Philosophy & Technique » Wilderness First Aid: A backpacker's view
April 24, 10:03am

Re: Packweight is a factor of fear...
This is a good discussion Paul. After I responded to your post I saw you were helping Andy and thought it might be fine if the assistant was WFA only with the main leader being WFR. Andy is a smart...

In Philosophy & Technique » Wilderness First Aid: A backpacker's view
April 24, 7:56am

Re: Wilderness First Aid: A backpacker's view
If I was going to be liable for others in a commercial guide situation (getting paid for it), I'd take a Wilderness First Responder course. Some parks require it. Remember, you will be expe...

In Philosophy & Technique » Wilderness First Aid: A backpacker's view
April 23, 8:39pm

Re: The Fine Line Between Hype and Hypothermia
Evan, thanks for sharing the difficulties in hiking in prolonged, cold rain.

In Post-Trip Reports » The Fine Line Between Hype and Hypothermia
April 23, 1:44pm

Re: clueless finding trails in Cloudcroft
You should be able to buy the Sacremento Ranger District map from them. The Smokey Bear District used to have a map online, but it is gone now. They may be trying to improve, but a trail map certai...

In Pre-Trip Planning » clueless finding trails in Cloudcroft
April 19, 8:25am

Re: Ideas for hiking sun protection/ scrambling gloves
For sun I use Patagonia Sun Gloves. For scrambling up a 14'er I will try the Gorilla Gloves recommended by Will Rietveld.

In GEAR » Ideas for hiking sun protection/ scrambling gloves
April 18, 8:10pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm