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Ken Bennett (ken_bennett) - BPL Forum Member

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All Forum Posts by Ken Bennett

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Re: Re: Re: WM Megalite vs. Montbell SS #2
"I would really like to see a WM bag in person before I purchase. I'm struggling to find any retailers near Harrisburg PA. I'll have to get on the phone to see if any retailers within ...

In GEAR » WM Megalite vs. Montbell SS #2
January 17, 8:31pm

Re: Bad title. Actually looking for advice, not wtb.
Well, she was offering advice -- "get the Gust," perhaps. When you say full Ridgerest, do you mean full length? Inside the pack? The 20-inch pad, or the 25-inch version? That's a l...

In GEAR » New pack needed. Must fit full Ridgerest inside
January 17, 8:28pm

Re: Down bags for side sleepers
My wife is a side-sleeping thrasher who likes to pull her knees up to her chest. The Montbell Super Stretch series has been great. She has the 30-F and 0-F rated bags.

In GEAR » Down sleeping bags for side sleepers (with stretch)
January 15, 11:00am

Re: Prolite Plus
We have two of the older Prolite 4 pads, one Regular and one Women's (in screaming pink.) I've been carrying my regular Prolite 4 since it came on the market, and find it comfortable and wa...

In GEAR » Prolite Plus
January 10, 8:27am

Re: RE
"Thanks for the feedback, I am 6'2" and require a NeoAir Large, my gal is 5'4" and will most likely be using a NeoAir Medium. Is Lunar Duo the way to go?" Yes. My wif...

In GEAR » Double Rainbow, Lunar Duo, or Nallo 2 what would you choose?
January 03, 6:36pm

Re: Re: dang
"Ben. The Gear Enabler." You are a bad, bad person. :-)

In GEAR » Lunar Duo near Maryland?
December 30, 4:07pm

mmmmmmm, beer
Hey, a twelve pack of Natty Bo sounds like a great deal. Too bad I'm in North Carolina these days. I'm 6-2, and my Lunar Duo feels very long. Not sure how I would feel at 6-6, though.

In GEAR » Lunar Duo near Maryland?
December 29, 6:54pm

freezer bags
I like to make meals in freezer bags. A spork would have unfortunate consequences.

In GEAR » Spork or spoon?
December 16, 10:29am

Re: First Cold Weather Camping Season - Trip Update
Good trip report. 25 pounds in a winter pack is pretty good, actually. But yeah, the Baltoro is overkill -- plenty of good 2-3 pound packs out there. Re: wearing down jacket inside bag. I find i...

In GEAR » First Cold Weather Camping Season - Trip Update
December 11, 5:35am

fleece and wind shirt
You already have a fleece and a UL windshirt, which together are lighter, warmer, more breathable, and more versatile than most any soft shell jacket. That said, a lot depends on your personal t...

In GEAR » Q. soft shell vs fleece
December 11, 5:30am

All Reader Reviews by Ken Bennett

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Photon Freedom Micro (White)
The newest version is the Photon Freedom To The Max, which uses some sort of new technology in the LED that doubles brightness while not using any more battery power. Nice. The Doug Ritter edition ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
January 17, 6:10pm

Marmot Ion
I just received my Marmot Ion jacket from Campmor, and I agree with the two most recent posts. I don't think it's sil-nylon, exactly, but my hiking test had water beading up on the inside whil...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
January 17, 6:04pm