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Linda Vassallo (eastbayhiker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Eastbay
About Me Returned eight years ago to backpacking after a 35 year hiatus. That first loaded pack weighed 30 lbs (total) and that was my day pack!. After several years of tweeking my pack load I have been able to reduce the weight that I carry. My base weight is now 8-10 lbs depending on the type of trip
CitySan Ramon
StateCA
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Re: Pack Help Questions
Hi Jed, I have carried 18-20 lb loads with the Zpack. I do think it will easily handle heavier loads comfortably as well. I should throw in some heavy items to check it out officially. ...

In GEAR » Help! Pack decision!
February 07, 1:50pm
Trekking in the Buff
The ultimate light hiker. 01/29/2009 01:20 PM TREKKING IN THE BUFF Switzerland Plans to Fine Naked Hikers Some hikers prefer to enjoy mountain vistas in nothing but a pair of sensibl...

In On the Web » Trekking in the Buff
January 30, 9:43am
Re: BPLers GGG: Point Reyes, CA
Tony: Great photos and synopsis of the Pt Reyes Trip. So much gear to drool over. Looking forward to the next installment. LV

In Photo Gallery » BPLers GGG: Point Reyes, CA
January 28, 9:47pm
Re: Avatar Contest!
Thanks Sam, I do have Photoshop and found the animation box. Instructions are minimal, will check out the Adobe site for a "how to". LV

In Chaff » Avatar Contsest!
January 27, 7:41am
Re: Re: Re: avatars
Allison, Thanks for the info. I'll do some googling :) LV

In Chaff » Avatar Contsest!
January 22, 1:55pm
Re: avatars
I wanna play. Have never worked with animation and it looks like fun. What do I need to create a moving avatar? What does everyone else use? Any and all suggestions welcome. LV

In Chaff » Avatar Contsest!
January 21, 9:16pm
Re: Ron Help me with my Backpacking & Marital Life!
Well Tony, I was going to suggest you model your rain chaps for Pat...just the chaps...nothing more...just the chaps...and her, in her new Cuben Fiber negligee...should do the trick. I'm sur...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ron Help me with my Backpacking & Marital Life!
January 20, 5:32pm
Re: Avatar Contest!
Evan, Please bring back you Kitten. LV

In Chaff » Avatar Contsest!
January 20, 11:45am
Tony in his new BPL Hoodie
Hiking with Tony at Las Trampas. LV

In Editor's Roundtable » A Passion Found, Lost, and Rediscovered
January 19, 1:43pm
ZPack Blast 3200, Pack and Pockets
Hi Jed, I recently went thru the same decision making process as you. Could not decide between the Exodus or the Blast. I made my decision after assessing the total volume needed in a pack, a...

In GEAR » Help! Pack decision!
January 19, 12:59pm

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