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Phil Barton (flyfast) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Philmont Sean, don't know how much info on the site you've already read. There is a forum with many threads on Philmont experience -- http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/... |
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FS: MLD Silnylon Pro Poncho Sale is pending. But just in case... Nathaniel, the poncho does have the sleeve for a "foot pole." I've never used one. There is also a guy line attachment 18" or so from t... |
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FS: MLD Silnylon Pro Poncho Bump |
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SOLD: Mountain Laurel Design Silnylon Pro Poncho **SOLD Aug 24, 2010** The MLD Silnylon Pro Poncho is a great piece of dual-purpose gear. But I am not using it regularly. 2006 model in excellent condition. $100 with free shipping to CONUS (act... |
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Re: Bushbuddy or BushBuddy Ultra? Tony, I can't imagine how you could really mess up a BB Ultra carrying it even partially nested in your pot. It's a tough piece of ultralight gear. But either model should work extremely we... |
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re: rocky trails and boots Well, I have to add that light trail running shoes can be an extremely comfortable and effective solution for Philmont even with the sometimes rocky trails and rough scree (like at the Tooth of Tim... |
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Re: Philmont Bear ropes +1 The ONLY Philmont provided gear that our crews have used in the last few years have been the bear ropes & bags. The weight impact across a crew is a few ounces per hiker. There ar... |
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Re: Boiling Water w/ Caldera Cone Keg Jeff, in my limited experience with the Caldera Cone Keg using a Foster's can, it was easy to boil a full pot with 1 Esbit tablet. If that isn't enough you can always light a second. Good l... |
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Re: Backpacking Ideas for Crested Butte Ryan, there are so many places within an easy reach of Gunnison. Try the Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail for starters. Have a blast! |
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Wow! Goose Feet are fabulous Just returned from a week-long cycling trip in Colorado. While it's summer time there were still some cool evenings in the 35-40F range. I wore my Goose Feet while relaxing in the evenings. Th... |
All Reader Reviews by Phil Barton
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Pro-Tick Remedy Pro-Tick Maybe you don't have to worry about ticks. In the southern US it's something we have to continually address. The Pro-Tick Remedy is the best removal method I've run across. It is a simple,... |
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TarpTent It's been almost 2 1/2 years since I bought my TT Squall but the process was memorably good. First, I spoke with Henry by phone to chat about the models and what would be the best fit for my hikin... |
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Golite 2006 Reed Pants I've had my pair of GoLite Reed pants since at least 2001. They were still sold as Ray-Way gear way back then. These pants are blue (as I remember getting them on sale). This vintage pair of pants... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt I've used RailRider shirts for about 5 years now. The RR Adventure Shirt has become a core piece of my warm weather hiking kit. It is well made, cool in hot weather, and very durable. I wear L ... |
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MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter Mike Clelland's article, "Techniques and Gear for the Lightweight Backcountry Coffee Connoisseur" (BackpackingLight Magazine, Issue 6) was a home run for me. I sorta, kinda, oh maybe a l... |
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Western Mountaineering Highlite All the above ratings capture well the features of the Western Mountaineering HighLite. I've owned mine now for a year. What I really like about this bag is its warmth. I am amazed at what it c... |
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ULA Amp The Amp is my second pack from Brian Frankle. I’ve waited to post a review until my first outing with the pack this past weekend. The ULA Amp meets my expectations for a smaller volume pack to be used... |
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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellant -- Sawyer brand permethrin spray is widely available here at Wal-Mart and many sporting goods stores. If you live in an area that isn't tick infested then count your blessings. If you do live or hike... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad After several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were t... |
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National Geographic TOPO! Outdoor Recreation Mapping Software - California TOPO! software to me is a mixed bag. I've owned 5 different map sets for a few years (US National Parks and 4 different states). What I've really liked -- the ability to print any map the ... |
