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Dave Neumann (idahomtman) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Dave Neumann
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ULA - best in my experience I agree that the catalyst is probably too large, but ULA makes some of the best packs available for the UL market. Certainly others are lighter. I carried the SMD Starlite on a JMT thru-hike and... |
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Falling asleep on the trail Interesting thread. I had great difficulty sleeping on the final 3 days of a 10-day JMT thru-hike because of the pad and the fact I had lost weight and body fat and I couldn't find a comfortabl... |
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ULA packs are superb I recommend ULA. I have the Conduit and the Amp. Most comfortable packs I have carried in 48 years of backpacking. Great quality, fair price. |
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Water Purication Tablets I use Aquamira water purification tablets with great success. I recently completed a Wonderland Trail thru-hike using the tablets. I agree with others that the 4 hour wait time is not always necess... |
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Nunatak Quilt For what it's worth, I have the Nunatak Arc Specialist which I use with a BPL bivy and I have found it to be the most comfortable backcountry sleep I've experienced in 49 years of backpacki... |
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The Wonder of the Wonderland Some more pictures: You can see more pictures and read my journal at: http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=9308 |
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WT I faxed my permit application in on the first day you are allowed which I think is March 15. I did the same thing the year before though I ended up not going, but I was able to get the permit and s... |
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Wonderland Trail: circumnavigation around Mt. Rainier I completed an outstanding thru-hike on the Wonderland Trail starting at White River Campground on July 28 and finishing back at my truck on August 2nd. There was a little snow but I had no difficu... |
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Mt. Rainier - Northern Loop Nice photos Mark. I have a permit for the Wonderland Trail beginning on July 28th. I am hopeful a lot of the snow will have melted by then. |
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Shipping food to MTR I repackaged my food into heavy duty zip lock bags and Aloksac bags and had no problems. I would think the vacuum pack solution would be even better. Once the five gallon plastic bucket is packed a... |
All Reader Reviews by Dave Neumann
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 I've been wearing the Flyroc 310s for six months. I do use my Superfeet insoles which may take away some of the flexibility these shoes are known for but they work great for me. Light, good toe pr... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I have owned this pad for awhile but haven't used it until this weekend on a trip to Glacier Lake in Oregon. I broke a rib earlier this summer and needed some additional padding not provided by my... |
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Nunatak Arc Specialist For my first experience using a quilt, I was very impressed. I ordered this quilt in order to have more room because I like to sleep on my side and bring my legs up a little. Weighs only one pound and... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr NANO Bivy Sack (Pertex Quantum) Awesome is the only word to describe this piece of equipment. Had I not suffered a broken rib earlier this summer, I would have got to use this item of equipment earlier, but I spent a wonderful weeke... |
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ZPacks Zilch I just had a chance to use my new Zilch from ZPacks and found it to be a great value and I would give it a five if the closure held a little better. With a pad stuffed into the back pocket, I was not ... |
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Esbit stove and Esbit fuel cartridges Official brand...aus BRD I have had reasonable success with the Esbit stove and fuel if I use a wind screen and a decent lid on the pot. I have also found the residue and odor to be somewhat unpleasant. I purchased a beer can... |
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Repel Lemon Euculyptus Insect Spray Smells nice, works when there aren't too many mosquitoes around. Doesn't cut it for really bad bugs. Really, I've been using 100% DEET for over 35 years and I am okay; both physically and ... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I love this pad. It is lightweight and provides reasonable comfort. It works for my 5'10" frame provided I used my pack and other items for padding under my legs. I have used it successfully ... |
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Pentax Optio WP Just received my new Optio W20 purchased through Amazon.com. Mine weights 5.4 ounces with the battery and card installed. Nice package, light weight, compact and, so far at least, excellent picture qu... |
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Suunto Vector I've had mine for two years and it has lived up to my expectations. It is large but once you wear it awhile you will get used to it. The watchband has been fine and looks as good as new. My only c... |
