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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
What is your fav foot balm Miles?

In Philosophy & Technique » Enjoying Continuously Wet Weather
April 09, 5:12pm
Re: Re: Re: Tent Poles on Carry-on Luggage on INTERNATIONAL flights
Hiking poles will be allowed by the end of this month as carry on.

In GEAR » Tent Poles on Carry-on Luggage on INTERNATIONAL flights
April 09, 4:54pm
Re: Light stream-crossing / camp shoes?
Camp shoes can be anything from old insoles with string, flip flops, crocs, on up to a second pair of minimalist shoes. If used for water crossings then you may need something more sturdy such as c...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Light stream-crossing / camp shoes?
April 07, 9:11pm
Re: Re: Canister failure: has this happened to you?
Good points Jim.

In GEAR » Canister failure: has this happened to you?
April 05, 4:58pm
Re: Re: Ultra Light Bear Canister
http://andrewskurka.com/2012/bear-canister-shopping-guide/ http://tinyurl.com/cpjxy8m

In GEAR » Ultra Light Bear Canister
April 05, 4:34pm
Re: Winter travel tool
Which Gerber multitool?

In Winter Hiking » Winter travel tool
April 01, 8:23pm
Re: A Bag For All Seasons
I would not buy a 15 bag but would use the 0 degree in those temps. Use clothing, bivy, shelter, over quilt (as mentioned) to take the 30 degree bag to lower temps. My setup: 1. RAB top bag (r...

In GEAR » A Bag For All Seasons
March 31, 8:06am
Re: Still going without tp?
I'll give up my tp only when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

In GEAR » Still going without tp?
March 20, 9:13pm
Fun Scale
http://kellycordes.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/the-fun-scale/

In Editor's Roundtable » SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 1 - Introduction
March 19, 5:46pm
Re: Silnylon packs
Cuben probably has a higher profit margin, so it may be all about the money. Silnylon packs are just fine.

In GEAR » Where have all the silnylon packs gone?
March 17, 9:45pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm