BPL Community Profile

Gob Bross (justin_baker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Santa Rosa, CA
About Me Gob Bross has not added a biography yet.

You cannot send this user a personal message (PM) because they have not specified a PM email address yet.

All Forum Posts by Gob Bross

Showing 41 - 50 of 1381 | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...139
 

Post

Forum » Thread
Re: Frameless Packs: Avoiding the tube with straps?
I use a z-rest folded up as a back pad/frame. It works very well and I never feel the contents of my pack poking into me.

In GEAR » Frameless Packs: Avoiding the tube with straps?
May 14, 11:04pm
Re: Which Pencil for the JMT?
Cut yourself with a titanium scalpel and use your blood as ink. There, I just saved you 5 grams. Your welcome.

In GEAR » Which Pencil for the JMT?
May 14, 10:58pm
Re: BEST ultralight spinning rod / reel.
I find that the cheapest and flimsiest set ups out there are often the lightest.

In GEAR » BEST ultralight spinning rod / reel.
May 14, 7:27pm
Re: Re: Can a Guy use a Women's Pack?
I've used a women's bag before. If it fits, it fits.

In GEAR » Can a Guy use a Women's Pack?
May 14, 4:39pm
Hipster
I am a hipster hiker. I like going places that other people don't go to. If I climb a peak and too many people have signed the register recently, I don't post any pictures or a trip repo...

In Philosophy & Technique » Following the Herd.
May 14, 4:21pm
Re: Hiking Back Pack's with Molle?
Because anything you might need to get to quickly can be placed in the large outer pocket that most packs have or the hip belt pockets. Backpackers don't need organized pouches for magazines, ...

In GEAR » Hiking Back Pack's with Molle?
May 14, 1:33pm
Snakes.
The other day I stepped over (and nearly stepped on) a baby rattlesnake crossing the trail. I didn't even notice until my friend behind me pointed it out.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking health risks?
May 13, 1:42pm
Re: JMT... NOT
Did you know that much of the JMT is above the treeline? That means no pretty trees and plants to look at. Just ugly rocks everywhere.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What's so great about the JMT?
May 10, 12:09am
Re: Southern/Central CA Memorial Day suggestions?
The road to mineral king is usually closed until late may/june if I remember right but there is super low snow right now. I'm sure the road is open but the gate might be locked and possibly onl...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Southern/Central CA Memorial Day suggestions?
May 10, 12:06am
Re: Outlier Pants?
I think I will try out the nyco slims as dry weather pants. They are polycotton and made from the same stuff as the m-65 military jackets. Should be very durable if made well. And they are only $98...

In GEAR » Outlier Pants?
May 09, 11:38pm

All Reader Reviews by Gob Bross

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 | Page: 1
 

Review

Category
Gregory Tarne 36
Overall this is a very good pack. I have used it on several trips. I don't really understand the wraptor suspension system, but it does hold a load relatively comfortably. I usually carry 16-24 lb...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 13, 11:53am