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Mark Bishop (mark_b) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Northwest (WA)
About Me I've been backpacking for 25 years and made the conversion to UL hiking in 2007. I've learned much here and now all of my equipment has has been replaced with UL gear and clothing. It's made a huge difference. (check out my gear list below)
CityRedmond
StateWA
CountryUSA
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All Forum Posts by Mark Bishop

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re: primalid and hiking
If it were windy and 36 degress I probably wouldn't find it too warm althought this is a warm hat that I'd use more around camp and while sleeping. I generally find that supplex ball cap i...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Warm hats for big heads?
March 30, 11:32pm
Trails.com
I double checked my subscription price and I paid $49.95, it's possible I have a "premium" version because it includes: biking trails, scenic driving routes, kayaking trips, hotsprin...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trails.com experience?
March 30, 11:00pm
Warm hats for big heads
Eric, The ID Primalid comes in an extra large size and the website sizing guide will help you determine if it will fit you or not. I recently got a Primalid hat (large size) and find it very warm...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Warm hats for big heads?
March 30, 10:29pm
Trails.com experience?
I had this same question come to mind a few weeks ago and ended up subscribing after my two week trial period. The trial offer is free and it will let you see & print 3 routes - so choose wel...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trails.com experience?
March 30, 7:08pm
Beginning Backpacking as an Ultralighter
Whether to bring a knife or not is a personal decision and one that's been discussed a lot in the BPL forums. After many years of carrying a small Gerber knife myself I really couldn't rem...

In Gear Lists » Beginning Backpacking as an Ultralighter
March 27, 8:41pm
Pot Marking
And remember, if the women don't find you handsome they at least outta find you handy. (a great line from red green)

In Make Your Own Gear » Pot Marking
March 14, 9:17pm
Ti Goat straps
I'm on the waiting list for a pair of AGP's and also interested in the new straps. I agree the picture on the website is difficult to see clearly and it's not possible for me determine...

In GEAR » New BPL carbon Stix
March 05, 8:31pm
Wolverine vs. Bear Canister
" So is a bear cannister gonna stop a wolverine" I can't imagine any animal being able to break into a canister. I have a Garcia BRFC and it's made from very rugged stuff - I ...

In Other Activities » Wolverines!
March 05, 8:19pm
Western Washington BPLers Unite
A snowshoeing trip sounds like a great idea, I'd be up for that.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Western Washington BPLers Unite
February 25, 10:32am
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There's been record amounts of snow in the Cascades this year, my avatar photo was taken near the top of Mount Si on a recent day hike.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Your Avatar
February 14, 9:11pm

All Reader Reviews by Mark Bishop

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Pro Lite Gear customer service
The very positive comments and recommendations from others here in the BPL forums was how I found out about ProLite and I'm certainly appreciative of that. So now I should add my own feedback by ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 29, 7:54pm