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The Idemonster (idester) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale MidAtlantic
About Me Grew up in the Adirondacks. Retired Army. Currently a DoD civilian. Want to retire again and do more backpacking!
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StateMaryland
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All Forum Posts by The Idemonster

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Re: Joshua Tree Two-day Loop
Good stuff Nick! Thanks for sharing.

In Post-Trip Reports » Joshua Tree Two-day Loop
May 05, 9:50pm

Re: Re: Anyone notice the name change?
"the fact that Douglas "idemonster" or whatever he's called scares me" Hehehe, it's working..... "and that I'm having a midlife crisis " But you h...

In Community Support Forum » Anyone notice the name change?
May 05, 2:03pm

Re: Re: 5 oz Hardshell?
"Worked really well walking my dog in a nasty downpour the other day here in Chicago...." Can I assume you bought two so poor CharlieDog was protected from the nasty downpour too?

In GEAR » 5 oz Hardshell?
May 04, 9:24pm

Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?
"DR Bronners causes premature aging. ( see if you can spot that on the label) Since using it I look at least 10 years older. It works but keep this in mind." Stop smiling, you'...

In Multiple Use Gear » Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?
May 04, 6:00pm

Re: Re: Cuben Fiber - what's not to like?
"It's ugly and translucent. Looks like wax paper. Those who own it can sometimes be elitist snobs. Then there are those who wind up like Doug. Too expensive." I may be ugly and tra...

In GEAR » Cuben Fiber - what's not to like?
May 03, 5:27pm

Re: GPS on iPads
"Even if you don't get a data plan for it, you would want to get the cellular version of the iPad if you wanted to use it for GPS applications." I might not. You can get an externa...

In GEAR » battery charger
May 03, 2:54pm

Re: Re: battery charger
"Note bast on what I have read about the I pad mini I don't believe it has a GPS." The cellular mini does have assisted GPS and GLONASS.

In GEAR » battery charger
May 03, 1:52pm

Re: Aesthetics
"Saving ounces isn't worth that much to me." Yeah, I can appreciate that. In the beginning I bought cuben to save some weight, but that stopped being a major reason quite some time...

In GEAR » Cuben Fiber - what's not to like?
May 03, 1:45pm

Re: hex
"It wont block wind, that would compromise ventilation and lead to condensation." Certainly the mesh parts won't, the cuben parts will (which is most of the 'above ground' ...

In GEAR » ZPacks Hexamid questions
May 03, 1:38pm

Re: Re: Cuben Fiber - what's not to like?
"Cuben is to silnylon what carbon frames are to steel in cycling. Pick your flavor and be happy." I want a cuben fiber frame for my bike, and I won't be happy until I get one....

In GEAR » Cuben Fiber - what's not to like?
May 03, 1:03pm

All Reader Reviews by The Idemonster

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Packa eVent
Eddie Hinnant's eVent Packa is not a piece of UL gear, even if you factor in the combined use of rain jacket and pack cover. But it's very good for what it is and what it does. I've had th...

In Clothing - Raingear
May 08, 9:09pm

Warbonnet BlackBird
The Warbonnet Blackbird hammock offers, quite simply, the most restful and comfortable sleep I've ever had in the backcountry. It's very well made (craftsmanship), strong and sturdy, and has n...

In Shelters - Hammocks & Accessories
April 05, 8:13am