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Lucas Boyer (jhawkwx) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale 38.97˚N, 95.26˚W
About Me Having been a backpacker off and on since the early 90's when a trip to Philmont infected me w/ the bug, I have transitioned over to a lighter kit. My first encounter with UL backpacking was some CDT thru-hikers I met in New Mexico. I went home and combed the web, found BPL, and the rest is history. Right now, I'm between jobs, working at a local running shop and have been doing a little freelance writing, hoping to find a voice for a writing career perhaps. Previously, I have obtained a meteorology degree and master's degree in secondary educ.
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Thanks Jerry
This is nice and doesn't require continually replacing the aluminum foil. Anyone used a screen like this on a cat can stove? I'm guessing one might have to place a couple more holes lower o...

In Editor's Roundtable » MYOG: Aluminum Windscreen for Canister Stoves
April 07, 7:28am
re: evernew stove
I really like the visual appeal of this stove: clean lines, compact design, appears to burn rather well. However, I don't see this as an improvement to the Bushbuddy or Cat Can, which could bot...

In GEAR » This Baby Burns!
March 25, 7:52am
re: foam
Those green army surplus store foam pads are rather stiff. Not sure how heavy they are though. I recently saw a lady w/ a whole stack of those things in her Jeep and almost stopped her to see where...

In GEAR » stiffest CCF for a pack frame
March 25, 7:42am
re: filling platypus
I recently discovered the difficulty of filling a platypus in a shallow stream. With a bit of work, I could get about 1.5L of the 2L I needed. So, I just took a ziploc I had in the food bag from m...

In GEAR » Most efficient way to fill a Platypus?
March 22, 7:55am
re: thomas
Thomas, for your first project it might make sense to use more basic fabrics that don't cost as much when you make mistakes. Plus, you'll find what size and any other tweaks you like. The k...

In Make Your Own Gear » Making a bivy sack
March 19, 7:49am
re: paul
Paul, don't feel shoehorned in to buying a 2+ or 3 person tent for this. My wife and I camp w/ our 2 40lb dogs in a Sierra Designs Electron 2P tent. I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'2...

In GEAR » Tent recommendations for 2 + a dog
March 18, 6:30am
Re: scott
Scott, I'd always include a button down polyester, breathable tech shirt that could double for a nice shirt for dinner or hiking, etc. The same could be said about a khaki non-convertible hikin...

In Gear Lists » A new kind of list...
March 05, 10:19am
re: lair 2
Received the Lair as advertised. Thanks for the prompt turn around John. I almost hate to take the tags off and use it. It's like a Golite Museum piece!

In Gear Swap » FS Golite Lair 2 w/ Lair 2 Net
March 04, 8:51pm
RE: Tall sizes
Christopher, I hear ya'. At 6'5" I'm struggling w/ some garments and loving others, all the same size!! Fortunately, my arms aren't as long as yours and I can get away w/ regul...

In Editor's Roundtable » Eddie Bauer First Ascent Downlight Sweater Review
March 03, 12:14pm
Re: Jeremy
I was surprised at the weight of the towel, as well as the wool sleeping socks. I think I'm going to opt for another towel(campmor brand 1.6oz) and I might even take a second pair of Defeet for...

In Gear Lists » Ozark Highlands Yo Yo List
March 03, 8:19am

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