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The Idemonster (idester) - BPL Lifetime Member

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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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Re: bike touring/backpacking
How much touring do you plan to do? What kind of mileage daily/overall trip? Riding out in Colorado? Are you only riding on roads or on trails as well? Where will you be leaving it when you're ...

In Other Activities » bike touring/backpacking
February 16, 9:20am

Re: Re: re:
"you may not want to lead a life of a lawyer after this." Just like any other profession, there are many ways to lead the life of a lawyer, allowing for many different perspectives.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Should I walk the PCT this year?
February 15, 12:38pm

Re: Lynn's sold already
nm

In GEAR » Exped downmat vs. Stephenson's DAM
February 15, 12:34pm

Re: Looking to buy Stephenson 60 DAM
Brian Latta is selling two Stephenson DAMs here, but they're 70s, not 60s. Great price though if they're still available.

In GEAR » Exped downmat vs. Stephenson's DAM
February 15, 8:11am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: "3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest"
"For different areas of the pad. The inflatable section is only under the torso." If their numbers are correct, you're right, that is pretty amazing.

In GEAR » 3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest
February 14, 11:01am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: "3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest"
"R-values up to 14" I don't understand this. Is it an R5 pad if not inflated at all, and an R14 pad if inflated fully? How does one pad encompass such a wide R-value range? (I trie...

In GEAR » 3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest
February 14, 10:57am

Re: A coinkydink
"and much more compact for packing" This has not been my experience with the POE aerogel pad. It's heavier than other pads per R value, and precisely because the aerogel doesnt'...

In GEAR » 3mm Aerogel "Supersuit" going to Everest
February 14, 8:32am

Re: Re: "The North Western USA will likely suffer more record snowfalls this winter.
That's because we're getting all your snow Tom! And while many in this area would love to give it back, I'm keeping it! WooHoo! Finally, a real winter here!

In Chaff » The Carbon Flame War
February 13, 6:50pm

Re: Re: Re: regrets
"I do have a "carpe diem" tattoo after all..." If you don't go, you'll have to change the tattoo to 'carpe dontem,' and who wants that!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Should I walk the PCT this year?
February 13, 6:27pm

Re: Re: Backcountry presale
You're forgetting the after sales.

In Gear Deals » Backcountry presale
February 12, 7:42pm

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