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Douglas Frick (Otter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Help from poncho users >. I was just wondering what most poncho users do with the parts of the body that aren't covered by the poncho. I use a Gatewood Cape, and if it's cold enough I add the Gossamer Gea... |
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Re: Eucalyptus >I have Eucalyptus extract and Lemon juice. I wonder if we could find the right mix and make our own. It's an oil extracted from the leaves of the Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodor... |
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Re: Re: Re: Blue foam vs. GG ThinLight >The torso length weights about 3.5 oz. That's not so bad, then. I only had the Coleman. I'm not sure how much difference there is between the foam REI uses and Evazote. However, if... |
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Re: Blue foam vs. GG ThinLight My ThinLight 3/8" pad weighs 6.3 oz.; a standard Coleman 3/8" camp pad weighs 11.9 oz. My ThinLight 1/8" weighs 2.5 oz, and I find it to be sufficient insulation. You could use the T... |
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Re: Cocoon UL 60 pants >Does anyone have any experience with the subject pants I have a pair (size XL: 8.2 oz) and they are very lofty and warm for the weight. I sized up to fit over my other layers. They aren... |
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Re: . The Ray-Way Quilt page says a single layer (0.75") quilt would be good to +70F, a regular quilt (two layers of 0.75") is good to +40*F, the Alpine upgrade (two layers of 0.9") is goo... |
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Re: Jacks R Better Quilts >Anyone have any experience with the JRB Quilts they can share? I have a JRB Nest (20.4 oz) that I've used on the ground and as a top and bottom quilt in my hammock. I've never had ... |
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Re: Ray-Way Quilt coming along...Mother's Day Project That looks great. I bought the same kits plus the Bomber Hat (1.0 oz finished weight). I added the Extra Layer 3D to my quilt and I've been comfortable in it at -10F over full clothing. I liked... |
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Re: Montrail shoes sizing help My Solomon Tech Amphibians size 12 seem to fit about the same as my Montail size 12s. If you need a wide toe box, look for the Montrail IntegraFit last (such as the Hardrocks). Non-IntegraFit model... |
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Re: insect repellent - oil of lemon eucalyptus All I can say is that it worked, didn't smell bad and didn't eat my synthetic gear. I used it in Hawaii with a lot of mosquitos, but that isn't really a nasty bug environment. I'm d... |
All Reader Reviews by Douglas Frick
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Petzl Zipka I have the original 3-LED Zipka (1.9 oz with Lithium batteries). It is my regular headlamp (when there's little likelihood of hiking at night) and I always carry it with me on day hikes. It isn... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie I grabbed a bunch of random non-Cliff bars at REI before a recent trip. A few of them were wretched, some just indifferent, and a few I thought would be worthwhile to remember for next time. And then ... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System The good points are: fast, fuel-efficient, easy, simple, and reliable boiling water. You can hold it in your hand while you boil water, if finding a place to set up a hot stove is a problem in your en... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I read all of the free articles, and after looking at the abstracts of the Premium articles, I immediately bought a membership. That was well worth it right there. I've also more than saved the price ... |
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Hiking Light Handbook by Karen Berger This is a great intro to lightweight backpacking. She covers all of the major gear areas in an uncomplicated fashion, giving overviews of what, why and how to lighten up. The book includes strategies,... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat I refer to it as my "ugly hat," but it's the one I always grab when it's sunny. I wear this hat in Hawaii, where hiking is hot and steamy. I just tighten the headband a bit (easily and securely adjust... |
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Brunton Helios "Stormproof" lighter I don't have a Brunton Helios lighter, but unfortunately there isn't a way to comment without giving a rating. I do, however, have six butane 'windproof' lighters/torches: a Brunton Firelight, a Solo ... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a thick book with a lot of useful information. I found it inspiring, with a fairly well-balanced idea of hiking and camping with light gear. I've bought copies for friends, with the simple adm... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I have flat feet after wearing rubber slippers in Hawaii for 15 years. When I got back into hiking I found I could only pack for a mile or two before my feet started screaming. Superfeet solved that p... |
