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George Matthews (gmatthews) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by George Matthews
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Re: Geezer weight training >> Better to wear out than rust out. AMEN, My Brothers! |
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Re: Re: Re: re: SUL Wt Goals Amazing how time flies. Hard to believe that that all occurred three years ago. Makes you think about three years from right now. It will arrive before you know it. What will change? Don'... |
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Re: Weightlifting & Hammocks Weightlifting started for me in high school. Then I'd go through cycles of a few years without lifting and then get serious again for a year or so. One problem with lifting was I was pretty goo... |
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Re: Re: Lightweight Inflatable Sleeping Airmats - State of the Market Report 2011<br>Part 1: Important Factors When Choosing an Airmat Love the pic of the ultimate air mat! Appreciate your efforts to research this topic. Keep 'em coming. |
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Re: re: yes read the book Serge, Was a very inspiring book to me! Read it right after I had begun my transition. |
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Re: @George - "High" mileage Henk, My gut feel was for minimalist shoes. Not what you've been doing. Maybe you claim not to be superman with your sandals, but we will call you Clark Kent then. : ) Backpacking wit... |
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Re: small shoes - the science? Science? My guess is that there is none. So, why switch? A combination of insanity and pure joy. |
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Re: "High" mileage with minimalist shoes Henk, Another vote for 'doable' if going lighter. >>30 lbs (12 + 15 + water) I carried 29 lb on first day of a recent hike using VFF. My feet were fine. However, I did not d... |
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Re: Re: Re: New 2012 Hilleberg models - easier than one liner 1.61803399 |
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Re: "SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter" >> ...ruthless bunch No problem. My old mind needs all the help it can get - whatever manner and style is acceptable. I just want to walk more miles with a lighter pack. So I really apprec... |
All Reader Reviews by George Matthews
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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Size L (my scale 4.1 oz) I'm 5'11" and 185 lb Very comfortable fit for me. Snaps on pant bottom (two settings gives flexibility) The p... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I use trailrunners (Inov8 Terrocs) and bought the Rocky GTX socks for cold, really messy weather. I gave them a few good tests this fall. I wore them over Smartwool socks (medium thickness). Fortun... |
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White Box Alcohol Stove Got one in July for when I want to use alcohol stove for 2 - 3 hikers. Bought the combo from BPL Shop. T... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Really nice system. All you need is the Mug. I usually boil 1.5 cups of water using about 3/4 oz (12 drams) or a bit less of denatured alcohol depending on the water's coldness. A secondary ben... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs MLD 2Thirds XP Quilt Per MLD: Shell Fabric: Momentum Mini Ripstop (Aegean Blue) Lining Fabric: Momentum Taffeta (Black) Insulation: ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd 8.9 oz ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd Top Width 43”, ... |
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Frogg Toggs Rain Suit I know these have been around for a while, but I was itching to get something with the Print-Issue-RIP coupon. I tried them during a good rain on a cool day. They are comfy and kept me dry. Howe... |
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Pants The pants are light and comfortable. I like to wear them under running shorts. I plan to integrate them into my clothing system for cool through cold weather. They were also nice under Precip pants... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug FireLite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug Trapper's Mug Absolute simplicity! ... |
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The Backpacking Light Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The need for a single, functional, highly versatile garment that minimized layering changes during the Arctic 1000 expedition inspired Ryan Jordan ... |
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Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak OrangeBlast I picked up a box of Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak (Orange Blast) at Vitamin Shoppe. The product claims: "feel the difference or your money back". I thought, why not try it. Typi... |
