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Scott Smith (mrmuddy) - BPL Premium Member

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All Forum Posts by Scott Smith

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"40% off at Prana"
Thanks .. Bought some stuff

In Gear Deals » 40% off at Prana
January 23, 4:34pm

Trekking Poles
I've owned both Leki and a set of REI CF poles.. Both had issues with the locking mechanism.. Nothing more frustrating than having to deal with this issue . as you trek along on your multi d...

In GEAR » What trekking poles do I get?
December 23, 5:29pm

Neo Air
A buudy of mine had his go out 3 days into a 2 week long trip.. Man was he mad ! ( and, needless to say, has nothign but bad things to say about the pad) Having said that, I own one . however, ...

In GEAR » Another Neo Leak
December 22, 4:34pm

BPL IS Great !!
The Tent Review was 10000000 times better than any other review that you would read from any other source... This site continues to be the BEST source for BP info Thanks !!!

In Editor's Roundtable » State of the Market Report: Two-Person Double-Wall Tents (2010)
November 03, 6:43pm

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Thoughts
LOVE mine !!! I'll carry the few extra oz's for all of the convieniences and comfort that the tent has to offer ..!

In GEAR » Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Thoughts?
November 02, 10:19am

Does Feathered Friends ever have a sale
They used to have some " one off's" on sale ..inclding sleeping bags .. E.g. a custom ordered that was cancelled... I'd say it's worth a phone call to see if they have anything

In Gear Deals » Does Feathered Friends ever have a sale?
October 19, 12:24pm

WM Alpinlite vs. WM Ultralite vs. Marmot Helium
I would agree.. I've owned both a Helium and ( currently) the WM Bag. While I LOVE my WM bag, . with the 20% you'll save at REI ..and the rarity of finding WM Bag on sale, price beco...

In GEAR » WM Alpinlite vs. WM Ultralite vs. Marmot Helium
October 15, 5:56pm

Best 15-20 Degree bag for the Weight
I currently own both.. Both are outstanding.. Again, the " plus" with the Hummingbird is a choice of colors/ fabrics/ overstuffing/etc .. and the great personal service that they p...

In GEAR » Best 15-20 Degree bag for the Weight? WM UltraLite? Hummingbird? Others?
October 13, 11:51am

Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends
One Plus to FF .. you cn do a lot of customizing .. Fabrics/ Color Combos/ over stfuffing/ etc. I even had them add / make a little pocket .. on the back of the hood of my hummingbird .. where I...

In GEAR » Western Mountaineering or Feathered Friends?
October 10, 9:20am

Boot Storage Question
I have a pair of all leather hiking boots that have been out in the garage . for @ 2 years.. I didn't do anyhting special to store them . just put them on a shelf. The temp ranges in the ...

In GEAR » Boot Storage Question
August 23, 3:51pm

All Reader Reviews by Scott Smith

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Black Diamond Mesa
BEST 2 person .. 3 season tent on the market. Light . plenty of room ( check out the dimensions.. )QUALITY product .. VERY easy to set up.. And . pretty

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
July 30, 8:21pm

Marmot Helium (long)
I bought the regular .. I'm 5'10" @ 170lbs >great fit Have spend @ 30 total nights in the bag.. Temps ranged from mid 40's to high teens. Always VERY comfy.. I slee...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
January 03, 9:31pm

Black Diamond Lighthouse
I've owned 6 tents ..still have 4 This, by far, is the best .. Light wieght .. easy to set up .. roomy...and.. Quality is A+

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
December 29, 9:53pm

Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad
Super comfort . Am I sleeping on my own bed ? Warm .. been down to 20 degrees with no hint of cold Packability ..not an issue ..similar to the Thermorests that I've used in the past.. 2 ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
December 29, 9:47pm