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George Matthews (gmatthews) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by George Matthews
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Beyond light. Backpacking Flight! Bi-propellor light flight. Solar/lunar powered handheld/headset flying devices. |
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mountain hardware dry.q Please point me to any info posted about Mountain Hardware's new rain gear http://www.mountainhardwear.com/DryQ/DryQ,default,pg.html Anybody using the Effusion™ Power Jacket? http://... |
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Re: Anti everything Jesse, no you are not. |
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Re: Backpacking Footwear: Toe Shoes and sore calves I still consider myself at a beginner level with minimalist footwear. However, so far, I've learned that I can backpack with Fivefingers and Trailgloves as well as I can with trail runners. Mos... |
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Re: Guidelines for Grizzly Country I really like your guideline about humility. Also, Herrero's book is a good read for sure. Have not hiked Yellowstone or the Bob yet, but will during next couple of years. Well done! Thanks |
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Re: With a Capital C: My 2011 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic congrats - great details! |
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Re: "Mistaken for Strangers" wow! well done - great writing, pics and video |
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Re: stinky! excellent tip - your book is fantastic! |
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Re: Re: Walking and running LOL - regarding my reality not fitting your theory Throughout history there are always those who when observing something working in practice will ask, yes, but does it work in theory. 5 poun... |
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Re: Lightening footwear to increase pack weight??? and walk vs run Increased weight! - that is like kryptonite to TFD. I agree NO WAY. ==== walk vs run form - it depends... Consider a continuum. Walking slowing on one end, running fast on the other. o=... |
All Reader Reviews by George Matthews
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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Size L (my scale 4.1 oz) I'm 5'11" and 185 lb Very comfortable fit for me. Snaps on pant bottom (two settings gives flexibility) The p... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I use trailrunners (Inov8 Terrocs) and bought the Rocky GTX socks for cold, really messy weather. I gave them a few good tests this fall. I wore them over Smartwool socks (medium thickness). Fortun... |
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White Box Alcohol Stove Got one in July for when I want to use alcohol stove for 2 - 3 hikers. Bought the combo from BPL Shop. T... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Really nice system. All you need is the Mug. I usually boil 1.5 cups of water using about 3/4 oz (12 drams) or a bit less of denatured alcohol depending on the water's coldness. A secondary ben... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs MLD 2Thirds XP Quilt Per MLD: Shell Fabric: Momentum Mini Ripstop (Aegean Blue) Lining Fabric: Momentum Taffeta (Black) Insulation: ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd 8.9 oz ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd Top Width 43”, ... |
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Frogg Toggs Rain Suit I know these have been around for a while, but I was itching to get something with the Print-Issue-RIP coupon. I tried them during a good rain on a cool day. They are comfy and kept me dry. Howe... |
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Pants The pants are light and comfortable. I like to wear them under running shorts. I plan to integrate them into my clothing system for cool through cold weather. They were also nice under Precip pants... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug FireLite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug Trapper's Mug Absolute simplicity! ... |
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The Backpacking Light Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The need for a single, functional, highly versatile garment that minimized layering changes during the Arctic 1000 expedition inspired Ryan Jordan ... |
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Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak OrangeBlast I picked up a box of Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak (Orange Blast) at Vitamin Shoppe. The product claims: "feel the difference or your money back". I thought, why not try it. Typi... |
