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Aaron Sorensen (awsorensen) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale South of Forester Pass
About Me Turning my hobby obsession into a part time job and maybe full time job.

I will be selling children's sleeping bags soon.
Stay tuned for updates.
CityBay Area
StateCA

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All Forum Posts by Aaron Sorensen

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Re: Stupid Light
"stupid light" is something your find out after the fact ... when yr cold, tired, hungry, in the dark, and wet Now that's just stupid. You need to pack according to the weather. ...

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Light"
February 21, 7:26pm

Re: 1.4 mil Polycryo
I'm thinking a huge T-P would be the best application for Polycryo. Although it would not be something you would want to have a bunch of drunk friends in.

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycro Tarp Tested!
February 20, 9:38pm

Re: Examples of "Stupid Light"
Oh, you want to talk Stupid Light; I love to go Stupid Light. I've done 345 (223 & 122) miles on the John Muir Trail over an 8 day period without a sleeping bag. I hardly ever bring a ...

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Light"
February 20, 9:04pm

Re: Melanza
Melanza fit is useless. Nice fit for laying around, but has no tech (hiking) fit what so ever.

In GEAR » Can't find a good fleece!
February 18, 8:20pm

Re: Hats
http://www.argear.com/the-north-face-tka-100-glacier-14-zip.html The North Face TKA 100 is on sale XL for $30 at ar-gear. It's under 10 ounces, but should be a good wicking mid layer? ...

In GEAR » Can't find a good fleece!
February 18, 2:56pm

Re: "SUL gear list, how does it look?"
Can someone actually copy and post this list? Both my computers cannot view it.

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL gear list, how does it look?
February 12, 7:21pm

Re: 8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
Aaron, One more thing. Aqua Mira has a horrible taste and you won't be using it much up in the sierras. So why the 1.3 ounces for it? Throw a couple "Portable Aqua" tabs in your...

In Gear Lists » 8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
February 10, 9:05pm

Re: MAN-ifying a jacket
M50 would not go good with this jacket unless you are looking for a shiny trash liner feel. On a synthetic Jacket maybe, but not down. M90 is awesome but on the heavy side. Quantum is expensive....

In Make Your Own Gear » MAN-ifying a jacket
February 09, 11:43pm

Re: 8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
Hey Aaron I like the list. I could easily go with the same list. Since you want a critique, here you go. You are going in the sierras, it's dry and even when a storm goes through in the m...

In Gear Lists » 8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
February 09, 11:29pm

Re: SHR
Ultralight hikers that the goal of ultralight backpacking is going as light as you can without compromising comfort or safety. ______________ This is the definition of Fast Packing. I too am l...

In Philosophy & Technique » Four Point Five Pounds.
February 07, 7:28pm

All Reader Reviews by Aaron Sorensen

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Fenix L2D-CE
Everything else is just a light. For its weight, its 2-40 times brighter and lasts 5-10 time longer. Now they just need to make a 3AAA headlamp with a 5/15/35 lumens setting. The only problem...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
May 13, 10:33pm

Golite 2006 Reed Pants
I got the 2006 version with out the leg zippers because it is what I wanted, (the lighter version). I'm sure the breathability that Golite claims for it is accurate, but something twice as good...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 11, 1:20pm

Nuwai 1 Watt (HLX-712L)
The Nuwai HLX-712L ROCKS!!! I found it hear for $27 http://www.amondotech.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=874 The CR123A Batteries are only $1 each as well. I have been using the Pe...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 13, 8:47pm

The North Face 2005 Hightail Long
I have a few issues with this bag that will never get addressed because the new ones have been changed completely. First the good. I found it on sale for $230. The long is only 3 oz more than t...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
December 01, 6:23pm

Gatorade Bottle
I have yet to have one of these leak on me. They have taking over as my go to water holder since they have been out. Platy's are just too finiky IMO. I just wish they made one a little bigger. ...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
November 30, 7:58pm