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Dug Shelby (Pittsburgh) - BPL Forum Member

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About Me Dad was a Boy Scout Troop Leader, and for years I thought that was his job. Always wanted to grow up to be him. Clearly remember accompanying the "big guys" on their hikes into the Sierras when I was 5, 6, 7 years old. Dad passed away this last year, and I've decided after 15 years of not slapping on a pack, I'm going out. I've been motorcycle camping for the last 6 years, but that's a different animal...Just hiked 2,000 miles of the PCT in '11. Riding CA to NY in '12.
CitySacramento Area
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Dug Shelby

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Gen Shimizu at Alpinlite Gear makes some pretty awesome tarps, affordable, and very well made. Impregnated lightweight silnylon...very light. If you want even lighter, another BPL member, Lawson...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Please - help me with my gear list purchase.
October 17, 5:13am
Pack...
Not sure what your budget is, but I know a McHale LBP is a pretty sweet pack, weighing in about 2 1/2 pounds? But the comfort level (from what I hear) is insane. Also, carries 40lbs easy...

In GEAR » Pack Ideas
October 14, 2:17am
Something that helped allay my worries...
Reading the passage regarding tarp camping vs. tent camping in Ray Jardine's "Trail Life" really helped me...Good stuff. To me, it seems tarp camping is a great way to go.

In GEAR » General Tarp Questions
October 14, 2:13am
Bumping this
I'm with you, I saw that and then lost it...I want a poncho that was exactly like that one, but made of cuben...it had a killer design that gave great space for the pack. Anyone remember the th...

In GEAR » Help re-locating that MYOG cuben poncho discussion
October 14, 2:04am
Patagonia Nano Puff
I'm hoping to pick one of the Nao Puffs up for my PCT thru attempt this Spring. I've been doing as much research as I can, and it looks awesome. I agree with Dale, it can cut wind, insulate...

In GEAR » Marmot DriClime Windshirt to replace heavy Windblocker Fleece?
October 14, 2:01am
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I have to second Travis' word of caution: that flame can look awfully 'done,' but then you pour it back in and *pooof*...and depending on the type of fuel (white gas is especially explo...

In GEAR » Alcohol Stove Fuel Quantity
October 13, 2:24am
Inov-8's
I love the Inov-8 line. Nothing lighter, quick drying, tougher, I really like them. I'm going with the 315's on my thru-hike of the PCT. Haven't tried any of the Goretex models...was th...

In GEAR » First Shoes
October 13, 2:16am
Aside #2
I just want to second Del's aside, regarding Sarah's cooking site. Fantastic stuff. The "Trail Food" section is great, plus lots of good ideas for dehydrating, and I tried the van...

In GEAR » Cook/Eat System
October 13, 2:06am
Book titles...
There's two books that I know of about couples hiking the Pacific Crest Trail...maybe that's what he's thinking of? "A Blistered Kind Of Love"... and "The Cact...

In GEAR » Pacific Coast Trail Its what its all about
October 13, 1:49am
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Off the top of my head, I use my cat food can stove, which fits into my MSR Titan Kettle, which fits inside the homemade stand/pot holder Timo came across from Ikea (http://www.backpackinglight.com...

In Make Your Own Gear » What homemade gear do you take with on every outing?
October 09, 1:50pm

All Reader Reviews by Dug Shelby

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Dirty Girl Gaiters
I just bought a new pair for my PCT thru-hike. I wanted a gaiter name that would be PCT friendly, so I went with "Not Potable." I had a couple pair of good but heavy low gaiters from a gr...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
March 20, 6:46pm
MSR Titan Kettle
Love this kettle. My impressions after using it for a while now: [] It's wider, squat profile is really well suited for the type of home-made cat food can stoves I use most. The flame throw...

In Cookware - Titanium
February 18, 3:23am
Patagonia R1 Hoody
I've been the proud owner of this piece for maybe 6 weeks or so. I'm planning on using it on my PCT thru this year. Weight is going to be of the essence, but there were some items I had to...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
January 10, 2:05am
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil
I've ebeen using the same piece of Reynold's Wrap now for the last month, approximately 15 meals. The performance to weight ratio is superb. Like Mr. Skurka noted, replacing it would be ea...

In Stoves - Other
July 19, 2:43am