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Linda Vassallo (eastbayhiker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Eastbay About Me Returned eight years ago to backpacking after a 35 year hiatus. That first loaded pack weighed 30 lbs (total) and that was my day pack!. After several years of tweeking my pack load I have been able to reduce the weight that I carry. My base weight is now 8-10 lbs depending on the type of trip City San Ramon State CA My PDF Gear List Gear List (updated 2012)

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	Re: A Passion Found, Lost, and Rediscovered Tony, Thank you for writing your wonderful, insightful article. You have put into words what I'm sure so many of us have experienced in our own struggles on the way to UL backpacking. You...	In Editor's Roundtable » A Passion Found, Lost, and Rediscovered January 07, 9:03pm
	Re: Backpack and sleeping bags Noah: Since some of the other hikers have commented on the ZPacks I thought I would also add my 2 cents worth (though it may not be worth that yet). I just received my new pack, a ZPack Blast...	In GEAR » Backpack and sleeping bags January 01, 9:34pm
	Re: Compact Cameras and Filters I too have been frustrated with the lack of ability to use filters with my compact cameras. However, I found a work-around. I still have a polarizer filter from my old 35mm camera. To use th...	In Photography » 5 great compacts.No excuses December 18, 5:44pm
	Gatewood Cape, Will It Work For 5'6" Evan, I'm very interested in the Gatewood cape but have read the comments that it is best for taller people. I'm 5'6". In your opinion, would the cape work for me or be too long...	In Gear Lists » My First Gear List December 10, 5:48pm
	Re: Lightest knife + I found the Spydeco site useful. They list many knives. The lightest I found were the Finch, Dragonfly, and Ladybug. All weight 0.6 oz with blades just under 2 inches. I'm considering one...	In GEAR » Lightest knife + December 07, 2:03pm
	Re: Christmas Granola Thanks for the recipe. Sounds good (and for any time of year) LV	In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Christmas Granola December 07, 1:55pm
	Re: Backpakcing Bucket List Hi Tony, great idea. Here's my list. CDT JMT PCT High Sierra Loop (but not stay in the "tent cabins") There are so many places I'd like to hike with my husband but these...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpakcing Bucket List December 06, 2:29pm
	Re: 5lb base is Hijack by TP Thanks Jeffrey, I received excellent advice on how to lower my base wt. I had looked at my original 10 -11 lb list until I was cross-eyed but wasn't able to break the barrier until I posted...	In Gear Lists » I did it! 5 lb Base Wt December 06, 2:17pm
	Re: Toothpaste dots Hi Shane, Mike Clelland recently posted his "Ditty" list. It tells how to make the dots.http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_threa...	In Make Your Own Gear » Toothpaste dots December 06, 2:09pm
	Re: Re: toilet paper? Hi Benjamin, Any kind of barrier between the hands and bottom will work. And so true, there is no substitute for hand washing/sanitizing after. I can't remember where I read it but there ...	In Gear Lists » I did it! 5 lb Base Wt December 04, 9:45pm

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