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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked! City Dallas State Texas Country U.S.A. My Website URL http://tinyurl.com/2rr6nx My PDF Gear List Sample Gearlist

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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

	Post	Forum » Thread
	Re: Argue. What in stagnation are y'all arguing about?	In Chaff » Argue. February 18, 4:27pm
	Re: Anyone done a SUL Thru-Hike? Valesko on the PCT didn't add in the weight of his guidebook (map equivalent)...not SUL. Most of those won't be SUL if they are not stuffing their pockets with gear, leaving out necessary g...	In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Anyone done a SUL Thru-Hike? February 17, 7:53pm
	Re: Proper Layering Technique I wear a lightweight polartec powerdry baselayer on top and bottom. Over that I wear a softshell shirt and pants. That is the basic outfit. If I get a little chilled I put on a windshirt. When stop...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Proper Layering Technique February 16, 5:58pm
	Re: mountain hardwear, golite, cloudviel, and more outerwear You should add that you make money off that link.	In Gear Deals » mountain hardwear, golite, cloudviel, and more outerwear February 16, 1:10pm
	Re: Re: Re: Re: world's lightest toothbrush possibly? That's an amazingly low weight for a toothbrush. Might have to "secure" one from a dentist. The Dr. Du More's seem to last longer than other toothbrushes I have used in the past.	In GEAR » world's lightest toothbrush possibly? February 15, 8:34pm
	Re: esbit type tab Bleuet tablets are cheaper and found at Academy Sports. The company is in the DFW area.	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » esbit type tab February 15, 5:18pm
	Re: world's lightest toothbrush possibly? Really need to measure in grams for better accuracy. I've been using Dr. Du-More's for years, but never used it backpacking. Have thought about it, so now I will get another one for that pu...	In GEAR » world's lightest toothbrush possibly? February 15, 8:56am
	Re: Who needs Kavu to look super cool Same design as links given earlier. It will always be a challenge in wind and could become unusable in high winds. You will need to be sitting in shade to use it as a sit pad. Just pointing out the...	In Make Your Own Gear » Who needs Kavu to look super cool February 15, 8:47am
	Re: Citronella wilderness wash? I would not use it.	In GEAR » Citronella wilderness wash? February 13, 6:55am
	Re: Re: Portable Privy lol	In Editor's Roundtable » Backpacking and Hiking with an Umbrella February 12, 5:05am

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

	Review	Category
	GoLite Dawn I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...	In Backpacks - Frameless May 09, 12:05pm

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