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Paul Cronshaw (beemancron) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Southwest US
About Me Over the past 6 years, I have transitioned from a regular backpacker to an ultralight backpacker. I am a Los Padres National Forest Volunteer Wilderness Ranger (VWR) and coordinate a group known as the "Litehikers". I am a PCT section hiker, hoping to complete the 2,650 miles in 5 years. I have completed the PCT Sections A,B, the JMT (Section H) and part of D. My favorite companies are Gossamer Gear (I am a Trails Ambassador), ULA and Montbell.
CitySanta Barbara
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://picasaweb.google.com/beemancron
My PDF Gear ListPCT Section H (JMT) Gear List

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Source of Trekking pole handle
I am attempting to make my own trekking poles using golf shafts. Does anyone know of a source of this type of handle? I love the feel of cork.... Thanks for any input.

In Make Your Own Gear » Source of Trekking pole handle
December 18, 10:42am
Re: Jam2 or Mariposa
I confess, I am a GG junkie. I have 4 of their packs: the Mariposa, the Mariposa Plus, Miniposa, and G5 Hyperlight packs. I like to show new and veteran hikers how to move to the “lite side”. ...

In GEAR » Jam2 or Mariposa
November 17, 6:03pm
Re: New Gossamer Gear Poles
I thought I had the lightest trekking poles on the market when I used REI’s REI’s Peak UL Carbon Compact Trekking Poles for a year. However, when GG sent me a pair of the Lightrek 3’s to b...

In GEAR » New Gossamer Gear Poles
October 30, 7:52am
The Pros and Cons of Backpacking Umbrellas
I have been tempted to add an umbrella to my collection of LW gear. I would like to know the pros and cons of using an umbrella. I can think of one probem: trekking poles, but have seen umbre...

In GEAR » The Pros and Cons of Backpacking Umbrellas
September 29, 3:08pm
Re: Camp shoes?
My favorites camp shoes are a 4oz pair of "Ultra Soles" from Magellans. http://www.magellans.com/store/Clothing_for_Women___ShoesTS491 I love the name of this product; it signifie...

In GEAR » Camp shoes?
September 02, 11:23pm
RE: Trekking poles
Jeffrey, I have a pair of REI Peak UL Carbon Trekking Poles. One of the lightest poles on the market. I have used them with a Gatewood. Check them out at : http://www.rei.com/product/7...

In Gear Swap » WTB trekking poles
August 25, 8:32am
My first cuben fiber projects
First I would like to say thanks to Bill for starting this Cuben Fiber Q & A thread last year. I am a "newbiw to cuben fiber and this thread has helped accelerate my learning curve on thi...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Fiber - Q&A
June 29, 10:16am
Re: FS: GG 2006 Mariposa Pack
SOLD!

In Gear Swap » FS: GG 2006 Mariposa Pack
June 08, 10:22pm
FS: GG 2006 Mariposa Pack
I have a Mariposa pack that is not being used so I would like to pass it onto someone who needs one for this summer’s hiking season. For more information: http://www.gossamergear.com/cg...

In Gear Swap » FS: GG 2006 Mariposa Pack
June 08, 9:41pm
FS: 9 inch Easton tent stakes
Set of 10 brand new stakes. Never been used. Check them out on REI’s website: http://www.rei.com/product/290.htm Note: these do not have the cords. $15.00 plus shipping. Paypal pref...

In Gear Swap » FS: 9 inch Easton tent stakes
May 13, 8:56pm

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