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ROBERT TANGEN (RobertM2S) - BPL Premium Member

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All Forum Posts by ROBERT TANGEN

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Re: UL on Everest
In support of your position, at least as to physiology, is Mark Twight's book on fast and light mountaineering, in which he said he was still learning how to adequately fuel his body. He recommend...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » UL 8000meters BOOTS
November 16, 7:51am
Re: UL on Everest
Do you really think there are vast areas of improvement still possible over Messner's attitude, knowledge of his body, and his level of discipline? (I'm not arguing because that level of discipline...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » UL 8000meters BOOTS
November 15, 6:10pm
UL Everest boots
Maybe Bill Fornshell can make you a pair from Cuben Sail Cloth and alveolite foam?

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » UL 8000meters BOOTS
November 10, 10:48am
Your questions
Andrew: As a very young man with time for several careers ahead, have you considered high altitude mountaineering? This field has a long history of going light. Reinhold Messner soloed Everst in ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Your questions needed for new BPL column
November 09, 4:42pm
Re: Nippers
Unlike Dr. Jordan, I don't attach my nippers to a lanyard. Instead, I make the wifie and our little ankle nippers carry all the gear, while I saunter along behind, practicing SUL backpacking.

In GEAR » Neck Lanyard
November 09, 4:25pm
Your questions
Andrew: Have you noticed either that bears cannot or definitely can detect a pack full of Balance Bars? Do you re-package them (the bars, not the bears.)

In Philosophy & Technique » Your questions needed for new BPL column
November 08, 5:26pm
RE: Lightweight
As the 747 is to the Hindenberg. No, wait! That didn't come out right. I meant a '65 Buick to a Ferrari Enzo!

In Philosophy & Technique » Lightweight Backpacking Coming to the SAT?
November 07, 5:01pm
Re: Intimate Details
I may be wrong, but I think what Ryan is telling us is that his personal preference is for Super Ultra Light Men, Women and Moose. I hope to God that he hasn't been in Montana too long! Or is he ...

In Chaff » Intimate Details
November 03, 8:37pm
Re; Packing heat
I know, I know! You stab the enemy target with the metal spikes that have been implanted into the top of your skull! (Are they titanium tent stakes to lighten the totl load?)

In Chaff » Opinions on self defense. Threatened by hippie with machete
November 03, 6:54pm
Re: Preggers cat
I've got the exact same problem, and the same look. Except I've never been pregnant, to the best of my rememberance.

In User Test Forum » checking picture posting
November 03, 6:02pm

All Reader Reviews by ROBERT TANGEN

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Rab Boreas extremely thin soft shell
1. David Chenault: “I'm a huge fan. It's been a great layer for BC skiing thus far. I expect it to be fairly bug proof too.” 2. Noted mountain climber Nils Nielsen: “The last month I’ve be...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
March 06, 3:44pm
WalMart / "Starter" compression shorts
(Others have written that they like these, and I agree.) The WalMart / “Starter” compression shorts are: 1. Long enough to prevent abrasion, even if you have massively muscled, Greek God-like thighs...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
May 02, 1:12pm
MLD 2009 Revelation
Five Stars! I love the new 2009 Revelation from Mountain Laurel Designs! I haven’t wrung it out like Ryan Jordan did for the pack he recently reviewed, so I don’t have his detailed data base, but th...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 21, 6:12pm