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Jared Baker (simply_light) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest, US
About Me I love the feeling of solitude and the chance to be at one with the world around me.

My passion for MYOG has become not just a hobby, but a way of life, and so started my own company - Simply Light Designs. Right now we focus on mostly backpacking tarps & hammocks along with various accessories.
CityIndianapolis
StateIN
CountryUnited States
My Website URLhttps://www.simplylightdesigns.com/
My PDF Gear ListSummer UL

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Price Drops
Prices have been lowered

In Gear Swap » Closet Cleaning
February 06, 11:16am
Hidden belt?
Is there a belt on the underside of the lid? I had a Alps Mountaineering pack that had a detachable lid and when I took it off, there was a belt hidden under a panel on the bottom of the lid. I h...

In Multiple Use Gear » Need help understanding a pack's feature
February 05, 6:01pm
Make your own?
When I saw your post, it reminded me of a thread I had read on making your own silnylon out of regular 1.1 oz ripstop. Info: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2011 Of cours...

In GEAR » Camo Silnylon
February 05, 5:47pm
Virga
Funds sent for Virga

In Gear Swap » FS: stuff, more stuff and some things
February 05, 5:40pm
Too short
I found the Kilo to short for me. I'm 6'1" and no matter how I positioned myself either the foot of my sleeping bag or the head of hit were always hitting the tent. I had high hopes ...

In GEAR » Easton Kilo 1 Person--Brief Review
February 05, 5:35pm
Depends
Couple of factors will also play a roll. Price: If price is not a concern, then go for the lightest you can find at that temp range. For example, for around a $100 you can get the Kelty Cosmis ...

In GEAR » Starting to look for a first down sleeping bag. How to choose?
February 05, 5:31pm
RE: ULA
I agree with lokbot. The ULA is too much for so light a load. A good pack that is light weight and still has volume, is the granite gear virga. You can often find a used one from $50 - $70. Tha...

In Gear Lists » Help with 3 Season List!
February 05, 3:22pm
Rain Suit
Ken, The rain suit is yours. Funds have been received. It will go out today. Thanks

In Gear Swap » Closet Cleaning
February 04, 9:03am
Closet Cleaning
I got bit by the “gotta have it” bug last fall and ended up with way too much gear. So, after doing a little closet cleaning and deliberating, I’ve decided to part with the following items. ...

In Gear Swap » Closet Cleaning
February 04, 4:21am
Katadyn Hiker Pro
PM sent on Hiker Pro

In Gear Swap » FS: stuff, more stuff and some things
February 04, 3:32am

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