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Eugene Smith (Eugeneius) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nuevo Mexico
About Me Addicted trail runner, desert rat, and I love backpacking whenever I can. The Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico is my fortress of solitude.
CityLas Cruces
StateNew Mexico
CountryUSAish
My Website URLhttp://desertpaincave.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear List2 year old outdated gear list that needs to be updated badly

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All Forum Posts by Eugene Smith

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Eh. They're nothing special.
Platy vs. Evernew? I've used both and stuck with Evernew a few years ago for their compatibility with the Frontier Pro filter and hosing. However, durability is a moot point, neither havin...

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 15, 3:53pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: slumming it
CRKT M16-14T Tanto/Kit Carson EDC and all around make you feel like a hero knife. Tonight, it very may well be the the knife I fall on if I can't break this stuck drain bolt on my center ...

In GEAR » It's Just So Cute!!!
March 09, 11:16pm

Re: It's Just So Cute!!!
Steinbeck, PBR, and a cold piece of hardened steel. I'm getting a kick out of the juxtaposition here. You really do know how to "slum it" while simultaneously classing the hell ...

In GEAR » It's Just So Cute!!!
March 09, 9:51pm

Re: "The Finest Down Parka Ever" (Patagonia)
Meh. George Costanza was rocking "The Finest Down Parka Ever' long before Babak, or anyone for that matter.

In GEAR » "The Finest Down Parka Ever" (Patagonia)
March 07, 6:45am

Re: light weight running shorts and shirt
Go dig around at a thrift shop for old running shorts and trim them down to size/spec, then throw a hem on the cut to mitigate fraying (usually not a problem with poly or nylon). I buy used ru...

In GEAR » light weight running shorts and shirt
March 04, 9:17am

Re: ULA Ohm 2.0 - Variable Compression System question
Russell, I'm not able to get you photographs that you need at the moment, but can later. As far as compression with the Ohm, it works well to reduce pack volume, but I found it needed to ...

In GEAR » ULA Ohm 2.0 - Variable Compression System question
March 04, 9:09am

Re: Looking for Trail Runners
@Ben, Salomons, specifically that model of shoe you're referring to, are built on traditional running shoe lasts (10-12mm drop) and a 20-24mm stack height (outsole+midsole+insole). Not unti...

In GEAR » Looking for Trail Runners
March 02, 2:59pm

Re: A Nostalgic Hike to Carey's Castle
Quality stuff here Nick, thanks for sharing.

In Post-Trip Reports » A Nostalgic Hike to Carey's Castle
February 26, 7:49pm

Re: Re: Re: re: Grinders
They probably taste better coming out the other end of a meat grinder.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Fruity Bars
February 24, 10:23pm

Re: Fruity Bars
Nice. Thanks for sharing. Once you get setup with a small stock of whole ingredients the cost per bar should be significantly more affordable than a store bought Pro Bar equivalent.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Fruity Bars
February 24, 1:41pm

All Reader Reviews by Eugene Smith

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Mountain Laurel Designs
Ron had my MLD Spinnaker Monk tarp repaired and improved upon free of charge with reinforced tieouts in 1 week, from shipping to Rons' shop, sewn, and shipped back to me, one week! This would nev...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 10, 9:43pm

Golite Shangri La 1
I have owned the Golite Shangri La 1 for several months now and have used it on about 3 trips so far in the desert southwest with variable weather conditions in the mountains and lower regions. F...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
May 16, 7:20am

Western Mountaineering Megalite
I recently used the WM Megalite on a 5 day trip through the Gila with temps at night ranging from the mid 20's to the lower 40's. Light wind was present each evening and the bag and draft tub...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
April 13, 10:00pm