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Dale Wambaugh (dwambaugh) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Native Seattlite, hiking and biking in the woods since I was a kid. Returned to backpacking a couple years ago and discovered the pleasures ultralight hiking-- it appeals to my gadgeteering nature and my aging body parts :)
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StateWashington
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Re: Nalgene pack on Ebay
I bought one of the Nalgene lumbar packs and it arrived quickly. It has all kinds of possibilities for hydration and as a general fanny pack. It's a great start of you want some shoulder straps for...

In Gear Deals » Nalgene pack on Ebay
May 09, 1:43pm

Re: Poncho Tarp - Leaky Roof Phenomenon?
Ryan Jordan's account of his trip to the Lost Coast is my favorite record of camping in windy rainy country with a small poncho tarp. I've been there (Washington coast for my trip) and have the tee...

In GEAR » Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
May 09, 12:08pm

Re: Re: Cheapest UL headlamp II
Big 5 Sporting goods carries a little LED light with output similar to the Microlight Photon that has a clip and a swivel. The put them on sale for $3-$4 a couple times a year. I'll try to remember...

In Gear Lists » Cheapest UL Gear List Challenge
May 09, 11:51am

Re: Warmth Comparison: Pat. Micropuff Pullover vs Flight Jkt or Skaha Plus
You might toss in the BMW Cocoon for a down vs. synthetic fill comparison. (See http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/cocoon_pullover.html) I like the Micro Puff garments, but...

In GEAR » Warmth Comparison: Pat. Micropuff Pullover vs Flight Jkt or Skaha Plus
May 09, 10:15am

Re: Vest + Epic windshirt
Vests..... First of all, a vest was my choice for cost, weight, and small stowing space. I have a polyfill sweater/jacket that is good for really cold weather, but I wanted something for three s...

In GEAR » Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
May 08, 8:49pm

Re: homemade trekking poles
The cork handles on fishing poles are made with cork rings stacked and shaped once they are glued in place. Here's one supplier-- they have EVA foam handles too. http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/...

In Make Your Own Gear » Homemade Trekking pole
May 08, 1:26pm

Re: Arm chaps?
I guess you could buy a cheap plastic rain coat and cut the sleeves off to suit. Hows that for quick and dirty? A long pair of rubber gloves? I once saw a guy riding his bike with dishwashing gl...

In GEAR » Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
May 08, 1:18pm

Re: Sounds like a poncho is not for me
Petra wrote: "I have the BMW bivy so that's not a problem. But I would be freezing if it was below 50, a strong wind was blowing and it was raining with just a windshirt over a base layer!" That...

In GEAR » Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
May 08, 10:18am

Re: Re: Re: wind shorts and ponchos
I checked on Montane's Web site (smack, drooooool) and both jackets are made of Pertex Microlight. The "Enhanced Breathing Panels" in the Lite-Speed model are something they call Peaq Air--- I woul...

In GEAR » Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
May 08, 12:13am

Re: trenches
Good idea, or a few flat stones to jack it up a bit. Seems that trenches would be great if it was really blowing. Oh, duh-- just went back and read your web page with the section on risers immed...

In Make Your Own Gear » Punching a Ti windscreen
May 07, 9:06pm

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