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Benjamin Smith (bugbomb) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale South Texas About Me My first "lightweight" trip involved me tossing gear and spare clothes out of my external framed pack the night before a trek in southern Colorado. Now, I experiment with and design (my wife calls it "twiddling") some simple, lightweight gear and carry loads that have become dangerously flirtatious with the SUL barrier. In south Texas, if you're a hiker, biker, or runner, you don't have to deal with elevation or cold temps. However, you do have to like the feeling of sweaty silnylon next to your skin on a 100 degree, 90+% humidity day. City San Antonio State TX Country USA

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All Forum Posts by Benjamin Smith

	Post	Forum » Thread
	Bringing up the Rear: An Ultralighter Hikes across the Weminuche with a "Mixed" Group Companion forum thread to: Bringing up the Rear: An Ultralighter Hikes across the Weminuche with a "Mixed" Group	In Editor's Roundtable » Bringing up the Rear: An Ultralighter Hikes across the Weminuche with a "Mixed" Group September 25, 8:38pm
	Re: thanks, but would love to see a comparison of synthetic garments I'll add that my experience is like yours - I've got two shirts made of nearly identical polypro-type material. One is flat face, one is mesh - the mesh one has a stench that won't wash...	In GEAR » Most comfortable least odiferous synthetic briefs/T's September 24, 9:18pm
	Re: BPL, how about a Stink Test of various base layers? This is not as comprehensive as what you have in mind, but dig this.	In GEAR » Most comfortable least odiferous synthetic briefs/T's September 24, 6:54pm
	Re: Cover for Bushbuddy Nested inside MSR Titan Kettle Here are a couple of pictures of my setup: The parts: Bushbuddy inside Titan - note that the BB is about half an inch taller. Also, the Titan's lid sits pretty deep in the pot. The l...	In GEAR » Bushbuddy Nested inside MSR Titan Kettle September 19, 8:25pm
	bag it You're going to want to keep the whole shebang in a sack anyways to keep soot off your other gear. Just size the stuff sack so that it closes with the lid tightly on there. It's not too har...	In GEAR » Bushbuddy Nested inside MSR Titan Kettle September 19, 1:12pm
	REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW Companion forum thread to: REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW	In Editor's Roundtable » REI Cruise UL 60 Backpack REVIEW September 18, 10:39pm
	Re: your paid content is being mirrored Brian, Thanks for bringing this to our attention.	In Community Support Forum » your paid content is being mirrored September 17, 12:52pm
	Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Backpack REVIEW Companion forum thread to: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Backpack REVIEW	In Editor's Roundtable » Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus Backpack REVIEW September 11, 8:32pm
	Re: (now little) Cleanout Sale: wind shirt, wicking shirts, psolar mask I bought Ian's Revo 20 - very quick shipping, pack was exactly as advertised.	In Gear Swap » BIG cleanout sale: jackets, shirts, hats, stoves, packs, shelter, bivvies September 10, 5:33pm
	Podcast: Francis Tapon is Set to Complete a Backpacking First - a CDT Yo-yo Companion forum thread to: Podcast: Francis Tapon is Set to Complete a Backpacking First - a CDT Yo-yo	In Editor's Roundtable » Podcast: Francis Tapon is Set to Complete a Backpacking First - a CDT Yo-yo September 04, 8:25pm

All Reader Reviews by Benjamin Smith

	Review	Category
	Platypus Platy Reservoir I use the 4L Big Zip as my in camp water supply and for carting extra water through dry stretches (here in south Texas, the whole hike is typically a "dry stretch"). While I find the cap ang...	In Hydration - Water Storage Containers July 15, 12:10pm
	Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad I've slept on this pad and on the similar POE Max Thermo (both full-length). The BA is more comfortable for back sleeping, and the POE is more comfortable when side sleeping. There's something...	In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable July 07, 7:42am
	Backpacking Light FireLite 500 Titanium Cookpot I waited until I received the updated lid before posting my review, so my rating applies to the pot with the new "GOOD" lid, not the old "BAD" lid. My old lid didn't seat flush...	In Cookware - Titanium May 07, 7:44pm
	MSR Titan Kettle I used this item on my recent Sawtooths trip. It worked great - stable, tight lid, strong - but I have one dilemma. I am a boil-and-set type cooker. This means I'm only boiling a cup or two at a time,...	In Cookware - Titanium September 06, 4:46pm
	New Balance 872 Weight - 12.7 oz Size - 9 EE Color - screaming, bright, obnoxious yellow So after years of wearing ill-fitting shoes, I decided to go in and see what size my feet really were. I typically wear 10...	In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters April 24, 5:19pm

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