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S Long (Izeloz) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by S Long
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RE: temp. ratings I usually sleep with a balaclava and my Montbell Thermawrap when it's a little colder out. The HighLite is rated for 35 degrees though, isn't it? The Catabatic looks like an awesome bag, bu... |
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RE: WM bag I am 5'10" and 150. I think I should fit, but not sure. |
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RE: new bag I'm hoping to get a bag in the 1 lb. range +/- a few ounces. |
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FS: Tarptent Squall 2 I set this up once in my backyard (on grass) to seam seal it. I sealed it per Tarptent's instructions. It includes the optional poles for setup w/o trekking poles and the Easton stakes that Tar... |
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SOLD: Black Diamond Alpine Bod harness I used this harness once. No falls. It just didn't fit me very well. I bought an Arc'Teryx X350 instead. It's a size medium. SOLD. Thanks for looking. |
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RE: temp. ratings I don't own a bag less warm than the 20 degree bag I mentioned. I don't expect to see temps much lower than freezing, if that, for my three season use. |
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Help me choose a new sleeping bag I currently have a GoLite Adrenaline 20 that I use. It's a decent bag but a little on the heavy side at 38 oz. I want to get a new 3 season bag and was hoping for some input. So far I am consid... |
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RE: tie-outs I use line locks attached to a bit of webbing attached to the shelter (e.g. most Tarptent models). I use Kelty TripTease for guylines. I think it also depends on the material of the shelter. You do... |
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RE: space blanket I have done a fair amount of winter mountaineering and I can attest that a mylar space blanket DOES help when used as a ground sheet. Definitely helps keep me a little more warm. Just IR reflection. |
All Reader Reviews by S Long
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Sierra Designs customer service I recently bought a tent from Sierra Designs. I set it up in my backyard when a storm rolled through to test it out. It leaked everywhere. I sealed the supposedly taped seams and it leaked again. I em... |
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Trail Designs Customer Service Rand is always helpful and knowledgeable about Trail Designs' products. I have always had good experiences with the company. Recently I bought a new Caldera setup and just got an email from Rand a... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs I have several MLD products and have always had a good experience working with this company. Recently I had the vent support for my Duomid break and when I contacted MLD about buying a new one Ron jus... |
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zpacks Company I was in a bind with an unfortunate accident having happened to my net tent that went with my MLD Duomid. I needed a bug shelter and Joe was super accommodating and willing to help me out by pushing a... |
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Manzella Silk Weight Windstopper All-Season Glove These have replaced my liner gloves since I discovered them. The reason? They are almost as light and totally windproof. The windproof characteristic makes them MUCH warmer than a glove of comparable ... |
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Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap I bought the Outdoor Research Sun Runner hat last year for a week long trip to the Wind Rivers in Wyoming. I didn't use any sunscreen except lip balm the entire trip and didn't get sunburned, ... |
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Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tools (new model) The Black Diamond Cobra technical ice tools excel in any vertical ice endeavor. While very similar to the BD Vipers, they differ in some key respects. The carbon fiber shaft is more effective at deali... |
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Black Diamond Sabretooth (SS model) I have climbed on these crampons for three seasons now and, having tried many others, am convinced they are, hands down, the best all-around crampon available today. The stainless steel is so much eas... |
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Patagonia R1 Hoody I agree with Mark. Even though I have the 2010 version of the hoody I am still totally sold on it. The thumb loops were a bit weird to get used to at first but now I love them. No more cold spots or d... |
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Inov8 Roclite 295 I just got back from a week in Yosemite and I am sold on these shoes. I did Cathedral Peak, Royal Arches, and Half Dome and used these shoes on the approach for each. Snow, mud, hard packed trail, gra... |
