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Buck Nelson (Colter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Buck Nelson
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iPhone can be a battery hog A big factor for the OP is he's going to be using it as a GPS. I was surprised at how much battery I was going through using my iPhone on the trail compared to at home and it's likely large... |
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I used an sCharger-5 Used it with my iPhone 4s for months on the Desert Trail and a subsequent adventure. Worked well. Seems like it took about 2 hours to charge the phone up if the battery was very low. I'd have i... |
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Re: re: Grizzlies Excellent post, David Chenault. I think you make a good point on the difficulty of making a good, fatal shot with a firearm with a charging bear. Why? People get rattled. Another advantage with ... |
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Proper layering in a bag works great I am totally with Greg on this one. I usually layer in a bag when it's cold. Typically, when it's really cold (during 3-season backpacking) that includes long underwear, warm and dry and cl... |
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Cuben Controversy I didn't realize this topic was so controversial! First of all in a case like this "Absence of evidence IS evidence of absence." Cuben shelters have been tested extensively and hav... |
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Denali: A serious adventure I climbed Denali years ago on a guided expedition. It was one of the most rewarding and dangerous things I've ever done. Don't underestimate how dangerous McKinley is. There are about 1,... |
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First they should look at the obvious... Visitations to the area have risen dramatically. Grizzly populations have risen even more dramatically. Would bear spray have prevented any of the handful of fatalities? Maybe, but bear spray u... |
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail, Walking the Great Divide DVD: Half Price, New Copies I have two copies left of my favorite Appalachian Trail book, AWOL. Brand New. $14.95 list. Selling for $7.47. Also have three new in shrink-wrap copies of Walking the Great Divide DVD, also ... |
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Re: kiwis to kumquats The are saying it's "likely the best backpacking sleeping bag in the world." By default, they are comparing it to all backpacking sleeping bags in the world! |
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There is no "best bag" I agree with pmags on this one: http://www.pmags.com/best-gear-fallacy. There is no best gear. It looks like a great bag/quilt to me and I would love to have one as I'm sure I'd find it ... |
All Reader Reviews by Buck Nelson
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Marmot Hydrogen (2004 model) I've got an older model with the shorter zipper that weighs 23 oz. I use it with my warm clothing (down jacket, balaclava, long underwear) on the coldest nights. I've slept toasty down into th... |
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ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent I used this shelter on my Desert Trail hike, Mexico to Canada, followed by three weeks canoeing the Yellowstone River. My shelter... |
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SMD Wild Oasis I got my Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis for the Pacific Crest Trail. I already had the SMD Lunar Solo, which I love, but decided to save a few more ounces with the Wild Oasis. I planned to switch to the ... |
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Darn Tough Socks Boot Sock Cushion and Full Cushion, Merino Wool I have been a loyal Smartwool wearer for years. For me, Merino wool is the way to go. On prior thru-hikes Smartwools were very comfortable but seemed to wear out too quickly. So for the PCT I got some... |
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ULA Helix "Ice Axe" Potty Trowel I bought one at the "kick-off" to use on the PCT. It broke when I was chopping snow to melt for drinking water. I was appalled when I looked at the broken pieces to see how weak this "i... |
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GoLite GoLite customer service I liked my Golite Infinity pack but the material was too weak. Golite quickly and cheerfully replaced the pack. Unfortunately I hadn't requested a newer model and after nearly two thousand miles t... |
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Everestgear.com Customer Service I hiked the Continental Divide Trail last summer. In New Mexico there were two pieces of new gear I wanted. A friend put in an order with Everestgear.com on my behalf to be delivered to Ghost Ranch. W... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I used these gloves on my CDT hike. Ultralight hiking is all about tradeoffs, and these gloves were a good compromise. Under normal cool conditions, say to just below freezing, they were quite warm. T... |
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Titanium Goat AGP AGP I used these poles on my CDT and PCT and Desert Trail hikes. I often hike with a single pole. These are not poles for people hard on gear. If y... |
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Pak-Lite White Super This is a very good light. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because this is the Backpackinglight website, and there are other lights that are much smaller, lighter, and do a similarly good job. Fo... |
