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Mark Ries (mtmnmark) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Im to old to fat and out of shape but I sure like hiking and fishing in the wind river range Im transitioning closer to ultra light but still lightweight at best but 35lbs from skin out is alot better than the old 60
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zip
Im thinking of going to a zip good prlce and weight I have a pcs I dont use cause of weight and use a SP100 manual and a SP700cup and lid currently

In GEAR » Canistor Stove Systems
June 14, 11:34am

Really
I have the opposite type body and Im too fat where my belt should rideand so I have to wear it lower than it should be. Are you sure that the pack is high enough to start with and that you are cent...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpack suggestion for guy with no hips?
June 13, 10:12am

Make a wish
Then blow Or drop a piece of foil over it

In Philosophy & Technique » Move to Esbit
June 12, 3:53pm

Get her the book
Its always best if one learns something on their own One of my GFs loved that book it didnt do alot for me How to Sh=t in the woods by Kathlene Meyers I believe. Its been a long time since I read i...

In GEAR » My GF is UL....well, getting there.
June 12, 3:43pm

What bottle to use
when is your dry stretch in the trip if in the begining a two liter soda bottle would not be bad as it could be flattened after you are done with it. Other wise Id go with the plattys that can be f...

In GEAR » Carrying Extra Water, What Container Do You Use
June 12, 10:56am

Im no nutrition expert but....
But does anybody really want low fat for backpacking and as much as we sweat and drink is the low sodium really an issue unless on a special diet???

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Freeze dried Ham in foil pouches
June 11, 3:13pm

Mode of transportation
Are you basicly car camping or headed out on the trail How far out on the trail I keep and use my non Ul gear for car camping and would not recommend most gear on here for carcamping or short trips...

In GEAR » Pack + Pad
June 11, 7:43am

All along the watchtower
As good as it all was the lip syncing was the best part

In Editor's Roundtable » Across Iceland by Packraft
June 10, 7:51pm

SPAM
Ya know they do have the single size spam in foil I think they are 4oz I have carried it b4. And as the commercial said spam is ham! Remember the monty python skit Spam Spam Spam Spam

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Freeze dried Ham in foil pouches
June 10, 6:51pm

It may be a warrenty issue
Are you finding punctures or could this be problems with the coating on the nylon on the inside. Thermarests are lifetime warrented I believe

In GEAR » Multiple air mattress leaks
June 10, 10:01am

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