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Craig Shelley (craig_shelley) - BPL Forum Member
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Water and Vapor Trail Pack Eric, I love the Vapor Trail pack. I frequently use a 2L Platypus but it isn't often full. When it is totally full, it doesn't bother me. If you are concerned about the thickness when... |
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EMS 20% Off Everything Sale Apr 20-22 I received an email from EMS today. Kayaks are 15% off but everything else is 20% off. It may be a good time to buy items. They sell Inov8 Flyroc shoes and many other items that may be of inter... |
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One problem? The problem with the 205 is it uses a rechargeable Lithium battery. I think many of us would need a GPS that uses batteries that can be replaced in the field so the GPS can be used more than 12 ho... |
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Adidas Adizero PR 4.1oz/Men's size 10 shoe This new running shoe (not a trail running shoe) is suppose to weigh 4.1 oz per shoe for a Men's size 10. That is very lightweight. It was suppose to be available mid February. Anyone have a... |
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Re: utah canyon country Hello Les, I'm interested. I would be available part of the time. craig_shelley at yahoo.com Craig |
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That's the Teva X-1/C at same price It's a different shoe at the same price. Although the site you refer to doesn't state inventory and they call it an LC, I think they mean a 1/C. Craig |
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Teva X-1 at EMS.com It is on sale for $49.95 at EMS. The normal retail is $90. Great deal on a great shoe. Craig Shelley |
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Regarding Globalstar and the GSP-1700 I bought a Globalstar GSP-1600 on eBay and have been using it during December and January (367 grams with battery but no cables). Globalstar started a promotion for 50% more minutes and I decided ... |
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Atlas Race Snowshoes and others A post earlier indicated that MSR snowshoes were 40% off. Atlas snowshoes are also 40% off. The very lightweight Atlas Race can still be obtained for a 40% discount. All snowshoes are 40% off.... |
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Re: How to identify Pertex Quantum? (Fake Marmot Ion?) I bought two ions about a year ago from REI outlet. The tags say 100% nylon (goose down isn't listed). Quantum Pertex isn't listed. I did the LED comparison test with the Ion, a Montane ... |
All Reader Reviews by Craig Shelley
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Big Agnes Clearview I've had a Clearview Pad for a little while now. For the warmer conditions the pad is designed for, I think it is the best choice. It is very comfortable. It is very lightweight. Another big ad... |
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Golite Ion At this point, I've used the Ion for just two backpacking trips in the southern Utah desert. A friend of mine has also used it for the same two trips. We're both very pleased with the pack. ... |
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Tarptent Contrail The Contrail is excellent. I used it again this last week in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Most of my backpacking is in areas that mosquitos, etc. are not common. So, I don't use the Contr... |
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Petzl e+LITE I don't use a light often. I try to get by with moonlight and starlight. If you need to use a light much, this lightweight headlamp of just 28 grams (my measured weight) may not be such a good c... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest This is one of my favorite pieces of clothing. It goes into my pack often. I only wear it when I'm hiking in very cold temperatures but when I stop, it often comes out to keep me warm. It is li... |
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Petzl Belay/Rappel Device Pirana I've used the Black Diamond ATC-XP for climbing and rappelling and figure8s for rappelling. I recently decided to try the Petzl Pirana. The Pirana weighs 96grams versus the ATC-XP at 89grams (... |
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Patagonia Specter Jacket This is a good jacket and I agree with much of what is stated above. However, I still prefer my ID eVent jacket. I wanted to try this highly rated and lighter jacket so I bought one when Patagonia s... |
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Integral Designs eVENT Rain Jacket I've used this jacket routinely over the last couple years. My other jackets that I own currently are a Patagonia Specter and a Marmot Precip. My ID jacket is an XLarge. It weighs 288 grams wit... |
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Trango Superfly Wiregate I haven't used the Camp, but my measured weight for a Superfly is just 29grams too (as stated by a user for the Nano weight). They are light and very useful. A real carabiner at just about one o... |
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Trango Superfly Screwlock Carabiner It weighs in at just 39grams (my measured weight). These are light and work great. I highly recommend them as a lightweight locking carabiner. |
