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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Test links Product websites- we ordered both from Amazon Grassfed Organic Ghee http://www.pureindianfoods.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee-p/ghee.htm [url=http://www.pureindianfoods.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee... |
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Bulletproof Trail Coffee I have been looking at options to increase calorie density lately. Reading a friend's blogs about trekking in the Himalaya and drinking yak butter tea led me to "Bulletproof Coffee" a... |
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Thanks for the Jetboil Stuff Eric, Thanks a bunch for the Jetboil stuff. Jim |
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Re: Sweet Potato Flour Sarah, Thanks for that. My family of four, including 10 and 12 year old kids, are planning to hike the JMT this August. Meal planning is going to be a challenge, especially as my wife is tryin... |
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Re: Kids Caloric Intake Even if he bonked hours ago my son wouldn't touch 90% of things offered. 1400 calories is probably more than a 4 year old needs per day on such a short trip, but you might need to carry 3000 c... |
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Re: Snow conditions make challenging use of snow shoes I have Atlas 1030's as well. From watching others, MSR Ascents seem to offer quite a bit more traction. The Atlas shoes have never been so bad that I was willing to spend the money to upgrade... |
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USFS Wilderness Permit is also a Campfire Permit In my experience, the USFS or NPS Wilderness Permit also serves as a campfire permit for the trip. You only need the separate campfire permit for trips that don't involve a wilderness permit. ... |
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It's a total Loss Consider the bag a total loss. I will be happy to properly dispose of it, I'll even pick it up from your house for no charge. (Jim, wishing he had a good winter bag) |
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Shelter for JMT- It depends. I hiked the JMT over two weeks in August 2008. I had mosquito trouble in one spot- around Rush Creek at dusk. Once I thought it might rain at night. I used a bivy and it really only served to ke... |
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Family Bike. Great video! My wife and I used to bike tour a lot, but then the kids came along. We imagined popping them in a trailer and heading off to the sunset. A few day trips when they were 3 and 1 an... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
