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Richard Matthews (food) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Lightweight internal frame panel loader pack suggestions? Six Moon Designs Traveler. |
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Re: Re: Hip belt pockets: zipper design flaw Ben, I do not know about the MLD or ULA pockets. The Six Moon Designs, Gossamer Gear and McHale all work pretty well when the pockets are loaded right. The two handed operation is when they ... |
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Re: Hip belt pockets: zipper design flaw Jed, The draw sting closure is easier to operate. Most of the time it takes two hands to operate a zipper pocket. I have used zipper waist belt pockets on Six Moon Designs, Gossamer Gear and... |
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Re: Help! Pack decision! Jed, I have the Blast 32. It is uncomfortable enough at 25 pounds that I will use another pack. I would not use it for more than 4 nights unsupported - but that is bulk of my hiking. Howeve... |
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Re: Re: Re: priceless Allison, As a member of the testosterone brotherhood at one time I was very proud of my high pain threshhold. Now I am proud of my ability to accomplish goals without suffering. Just a phase... |
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Re: Implications of UL Base Weight My base weight for short trips is greater than for long trips. I do not sleep well the first two nights out and need a more comfortable sleep system. My appetitie has not kicked in so I need bett... |
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Re: Re: PMs Chris, Thank you for your accurate reply, but I am not willing to waste any more time. I just wanted people to know that I am not ignoring them. |
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PMs I have no idea how to respond to PMs and have already wasted enough time trying to figure it out. Please do not expect a reply if you PM me. Thank you. |
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Re: 2008 Backpacking Light Staff Picks zpacks Blast 32 pack Brawny windshirt Caldera Cone stove for the mini-Trangia |
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Re: Sublite features - request for feedback No mesh door for me. Thank you for asking. |
All Reader Reviews by Richard Matthews
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand provides better customer service that we have a right to expect. The Caldera Cones are the most fuel efficient that I have used. |
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zpacks Company I have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great. I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 Blast 32 by Zpack Options and additions: Webbing belt, Sternum strap, Daisy chain on shoulder straps, Base shock cord loops, One shoulder pouch, Shockcord and cordlock water bottle holder on ... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho I use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt I got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock. I also use the NS on the g... |
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Hennessy Hammock Asym I have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now. The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly. The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This... |
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Gatorade Bottle I use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages. The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling. They fit in a normal bike bottle holster. ... |
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook Pot The lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot. Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry. The skillet works well with the alco... |
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Mary Jane's Farm Sante Fe Pasta Don't forget Nick's Couch Potatoes, Red Pesto Pasta and Mac & Cheese. Lots of olive oil with all of them. I generally add chopped turkey pepperoni or bacon crumbles. |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo This tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents. The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g... |
