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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale	Southern California
About Me	Started backpacking in the 1960's and still going strong.
City	Palm Springs
State	CA
Country	USA
My Website URL	http://www.popupbackpacker.com
My PDF Gear List	Sub 4 lb

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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel

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	Re: Re: SW - bugs & crawlies are non-issue IMO Ben, To me the main purpose of a ground sheet is to protect your sleeping system against abrasion and keep things clean. So, it is a requirement. Regarding ground moisture. If the ground is s...	In GEAR » bug and tarp solutions? May 14, 9:56am
	Re: Re: smoking "Man there are so many things to worry about other than what other people do. If someone is getting on your nerves then keep hiking." So simple, and so eloquent. BTW, we should enc...	In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Smoking and hiking... May 14, 1:00am
	SW - bugs & crawlies are non-issue IMO SW deserts... sleep under the stars. If it rains, then a tarp or poncho overhead.	In GEAR » bug and tarp solutions? May 14, 12:56am
	Yes, but Poncho as a ground sheet is a multi-purpose item. The GoLite should be able to handle both. But to me, Poncho as rain gear AND a shelter makes more sense. Now you can use a GG polycro or Tyvek f...	In GEAR » Poncho as a groundsheet? May 14, 12:35am
	Lots of options It depends on the time of year. But here are a few desitnations. - San Bernadino NF (San Gorgonio district) - San Bernadino NF (San Jacinto district) - San Jacinto State Wilderness - Joshua T...	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Short Backpacks in So Cal. May 14, 12:26am
	Desert... complicated Joe, Currently, this is how I generally handle it. Total base + water < 12 lbs = GG Murmur Total base + water < 20 lbs = ULA Conduit Total base + water < 30 lbs = ULA Ohm To...	In GEAR » Desert guys - pack choice? May 14, 12:21am
	Don't Worry, be Happy Don't need to worry about snakes or animals. Do need to avoid tourists... so hike off the beaten path. Have fun.	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Going to SW, Anything I Should Worry About? May 13, 11:27pm
	Re: Thanks! "The next hurdle is this: believe it or not, in Florida there is a paucity of hiking/camping gear stores. No REI, no Eastern Mountain or Eragon, etc. So, if I want to try something out for fit...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New Lightweight Convert... May 12, 11:27pm
	Re: Re: Off-trail backpacking "On a properly selected route, only bad luck will bring you in contact with other hikers, IMO." Which is why such routes should be kept to one's self. :)	In On the Web » Off-trail backpacking May 12, 11:03pm
	Re: 395 and Tioga Pass It is not uncommon for Tioga Pass to become unpassable due to rock slides, and sometimes the road can be closed for a few days. For this trip, I would go via Fresno. But as a resident, I always...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Limited Time...Yosemite, Joshua Tree, or Both? May 11, 1:13am

All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel

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	BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ...	In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL March 09, 11:38pm
	ULA Equipment 5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) February 23, 1:49am