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Joe L (heyyou) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Cutting brush off of the Arizona Tr
About Me Returned to BPing after retiring. If I don't go light weight, I won't be able to go.
CountryYes, I live in the country.

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All Forum Posts by Joe L

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PMs yes, email no
Jonathan, the Private Messages thru BPL are working both ways, but I still haven't resolved the email problem. The quilt will ship on Friday.

In Gear Swap » FS: Tewa down quilt, sz long
November 08, 8:18am
baffle heights
At Jacks R Better, 2 inch baffles are rated to 25-30 degrees with more complex baffles going 5 degrees lower. A Hammockgear.com similarly complex baffles are rated at 20*, so that reinforces the...

In Gear Swap » FS: Tewa down quilt, sz long
November 07, 7:02pm
FS: Tewa down quilt, sz long
SOLD TO JC, payment received : A Tewa down top quilt, size long, and it opens flat to dimensions of 48" top, 38" bottom, with an 80 inch length. Tewa is no longer making top quilts, o...

In Gear Swap » FS: Tewa down quilt, sz long
November 07, 3:32pm
lopppers and saw
For brush clearing in chaparral, I carry the Fiskars 15" anvil loppers, costing $20-25 depending on the season. My saw is a $9-$10, 16" Stanley Shark Tooth hand saw in a black and yellow...

In GEAR » Ultralight loppers?
November 07, 10:39am
answer
Yes, I do own a JRB No Sniveler. If I lean over the stove while wearing something like that, I worry about melting a hole in the fabric.

In Hammocks » UQ as down vest substitute in camp
November 04, 11:21pm
2nd buyer
I will buy it if Jason doesn't. email sent to OP.

In Gear Swap » FS: Enlightened Equipment Summer Quilt
October 28, 7:08am
answer
Yes, I've used the bubble wrap padded envelopes for freezer bag cooking with the dual purpose of insulation under my balaclava when sleeping, but these days I'm trying to carry just the coo...

In GEAR » Cozy: How much insulation is enough?
October 22, 5:58pm
sold
I will buy it. PM with email info sent.

In Gear Swap » FS: Nunatak Alpinist Sleeping Bag, size small
October 22, 4:54pm
Cozy: How much insulation is enough?
How much insulation is enough on cozies? Yes, it varies with the season, and especially the shape of the container. Cylinders are much more effective than envelopes. I stopped using Reflectr...

In GEAR » Cozy: How much insulation is enough?
October 22, 4:27pm
Alpha Light spoons at Sierra Trading Post
At STP, Sea to Summit AlphaLight Spoons in short and standard lengths are on sale for 35% off plus an extra 20% off thru Thursday. The weights are .2 and .3 oz. The bad news is the shipping s...

In Gear Deals » Alpha Light spoons at Sierra Trading Post
October 17, 9:42pm

All Reader Reviews by Joe L

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2.7 oz 700ml Stainless Steel mug 10 cm
This no-name, thin stainless steel, single wall mug weighs 2.7 oz (75 grams) empty. Full to the brim, it holds 23 oz. The thin non-folding handle sticks out an inch but is spot welded on, so it coul...

In Cookware - Other
July 18, 8:22pm
Trail Designs Caldera Keg
Foster's beer can with 6 gram Foster's lid, cozy with lid, cone, stove, and 6 grams of heavy, durable reflective foil for under stove (I think it helps it heat) weighs 104 grams, 3 5/8 oz on m...

In Cookware - Other
April 25, 7:18pm
Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz.
It was a dark night, cold and windy at my poorly chosen campsite. Woke up cold so I moved the 1/8 GG pad from under the Torsolite to cover me inside the bivy--instant warmth. Maybe the exertion from...

In Sleeping Pads - Foam
March 24, 6:22am