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Evan McCarthy (evanrussia) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Northern Europe
About Me Expat UL backpacker living in Riga and exploring Northern Europe's trail and forests.
CityRiga
StateRiga
CountryLatvia
My Website URLhttps://www.facebook.com/evankylemccarthy
My PDF Gear ListGear List for June-July Kungsleden

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All Forum Posts by Evan McCarthy

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Packraft for the Baltics?
My weekend trips for the foreseeable will likely be around the rather flat Baltics (Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania). Lots of woods and lots of lakes and rivers. I'm thinking of getting a pack...

In Packrafting » Packraft for the Baltics?
June 16, 2:23pm

Re: FS: Nunatak Arc Alpinist Quilt
PM sent. What a great quilt!

In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Arc Alpinist Quilt
June 15, 3:42pm

Timberline Trail - First Week of July
I'm looking to do the Timberline Trail in two days this July. I'll give the Zig Zag ranger station a call but I was wondering if anyone knows if the trail is likely to be fully open and op...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Timberline Trail - First Week of July
May 20, 6:51pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, We Got Him
Doug Ide's great trip report inspired us to hike the Susquehannock Trail System, so it is only fitting that we close an ugly chapter in his charmed existence. After Doug's harrowing enco...

In Post-Trip Reports » Susquehannock Trail, PA
May 18, 4:26pm

Re: Books on the trail
For 14-21 day trips, the newest, cheapest Kindle ($79) would be tough to beat since you could do the entire trip on one charge. And since it's relatively cheap, if something catastrophic happe...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Books on the trail
May 08, 5:16pm

Re: Leatherman Squirt PS4 for me
What does the Leatherman Squirt PS4 weigh Only 2 ounces?

In GEAR » UL multi tool of choice
May 01, 1:27pm

For Sale: Jacks R' Better High Sierra Sniveller (Reg) 800 FP Down and Marmot Hydrogen 30 Down Bag
Closet cleaning, part two! (I want to sell these lovely bags and quilts to consolidate my gear selection to my Nunatak quilts). Both are in near perfect condition with no ruptures or marks of any...

In Gear Swap » For Sale: Jacks R' Better High Sierra Sniveller (Reg) 800 FP Down and Marmot Hydrogen 30 Down Bag
April 28, 8:53am

MLD Goodness
I received an MLD order today afternoon placing it on Monday! Now I feel a little Gross.

In GEAR » Ordering something from MLD is like...
April 27, 5:01pm

Re: duomid and wind
I don't have a basis of comparison here with the Stratospire, but I find that my Duomid handles extremely well in the wind when firmly pitched to the ground. It has also handled all of the sno...

In GEAR » TT Stratospire 1 vs Duomid
April 25, 4:53pm

Re: Re: Re: compressibility/ packability of wool
Holy cow! That's a great deal on the Icebreaker Real Fleece Sierra jacket! I just ordered one. (It's a good life motto to never pass up Icebreaker on sale.)

In GEAR » compressibility/ packability of wool
April 25, 3:31pm

All Reader Reviews by Evan McCarthy

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Nunatak Arc Edge
I was dubious about an 11 oz. quilt that keeps you warm when pushing it -- but I just go back from an outing with the Arc Edge down to high 30s even (not quite expected) and found the quilt and Nunata...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
April 17, 6:48pm