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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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sold? Payment pending. |
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Bump Bump. I'm willing to consider offers. |
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price reduced price reduced to $135, including shipping anywhere. |
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FS: MLD silnylon pro poncho-tarp LONG $140 shipped anywhere (PayPal please). I'm currently in Ukraine, so shipping will take about 2 weeks. This is 6'' longer than what is described at http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.c... |
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what to get at REI I'm hardcore UL and still buy stuff at REI: - emergency blankets - Darn Tough socks - Platypus reservoirs with nozzle - whistles w/ thermometer and compass - CAMP Corsa UL ice axe - dry... |
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thru-hiker pack? This is unrelated to the Newt, but related to your pack line in general. I would love to see an under-600-gram MLD pack with a functional frame (i.e. firmly attached to hipbelt and to shoulder stra... |
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petzl jock strap Likewise you can turn the elastic straps of the TakTikka XP upside down and put it on like a jock strap. :) |
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pro 90 The quilt's in like new condition. How about 90 USD considering shipment to Australia? |
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temps? What temperature range do you need this for? I've got a BPL pro 90 quilt I could be persuaded to part with since I camp mostly in colder temps. I'm 6'3'' and have a size L. |
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washing hands solo My trick for washing hands in the backcountry was developed while solo-hiking the PCT. I suck water into my mouth from my Platypus or water bottle and immediately dribble it out of my mouth onto my... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Klymit Inertia X Frame This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order to help answer people'... |
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Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt This is a preliminary review based on testing the Palisade on my balcony. I'll be using it all summer in the mountains of Europe and will update the review later this summer. The quilt is beaut... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I have seen no other pad that is as comfortable for the weight. True, for most people the Nightlight is not thick enough, but then use two! I doubt you will find a softer, more comfortable pad for the... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads... |
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BMW pro 90 balaclava Like the previous reviewer, I did a modification of the Pro-90 hood. I cut the front piece all the way down and sewed on omnitape velcro (doesn't catch on clothes). I also modified the elastic cor... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I have been wearing these for two years. They are very warm and comfortable for their weight and do not stink up. Before them I'd tried several different kinds of gloves, such as polipropilene and... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip DISCLAIMER: this is a pack that came out in 2007-2008 and was seen as a sturdy and robust pack for the SUL spirit of the times. This model has sinced been replaced by more robust packs that probably c... |
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Oware I recently tried to make an order on bivysack.com and sent a couple of messages to Oware regarding my order. I have not received any replies regarding my issue and am not sure that the order followed ... |
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MLD Trailstar My Trailstar weighs 468 grams, not 650 g as the previous poster stated. That's with the included linelocks and seam-sealing, but without the included rope for tie-outs. You could cut off the 10 li... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy I have used the bivy sack extensively, especially while thru-hiking the PCT. It works. The long length is great for 6'3'', and the width is great. I have the full netting option and used i... |
