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Craig W. (xnomanx) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Hahamongna
About Me With dewdrops dripping,
I wish somehow I could wash
this perishing world.

-Basho
CityBeautiful Altadena
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com
My PDF Gear ListGeneral Adventuring Gearlist (2013)

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All Forum Posts by Craig W.

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Re: Re: Re: Tabata training
Nick!!!!!! About the best advice I've read in a long time.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » The Truth About Exercise M. Mosley
April 16, 9:09pm
Knots
Well, if I ever need an engine rebuilt, I'll teach you how to tie a few really special knots like the Monkey Fist in return for parts and labor... Deal?

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 16, 9:02pm
Re: Re: Re: Sinkyone Wilderness- your favorite approach?
I started at the Hidden Valley Trailhead, just south of Shelter Cove and went to Bear harbor and back. Then from Shelter Cove (Black Sand Beach) I went north up the beach and back. http://sweepin...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sinkyone Wilderness- your favorite approach?
April 16, 8:45pm
Re: Re: Re: Knots
"...I did learn how to properly tie my shoe laces a while back though." Do you use an Ian knot or a double slipped reef knot? :)

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 16, 8:39pm
Re: Sinkyone Wilderness- your favorite approach?
"Sinkyone is tough, lots of up and down." +1 Though one of the best solo nights/mornings I've ever had was getting Bear Harbor to myself.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sinkyone Wilderness- your favorite approach?
April 16, 8:28pm
Shame.
I cannot believe nobody has mentioned the Monkey's Fist, the only knot that can hide a giant gemstone and/or knock someone out cold. A lead fishing weight concealed inside sweetens it up a bit...

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 16, 3:36pm
Offset Credits
If anyone is interested in absolving themselves from the guilt of eating meat, let's work something out. You keep eating meat, and for a fee, I'll go vegan for you. For every animal you k...

In GEAR » First impressions: Tundra ethical sleeping bag model Pure-0
April 16, 12:30pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: This is our America
"Do we really? I'd submit that many folks think human rights the world over is a nice idea, but they really do want cheap goods here at home and big profits on Wall Street, and are more th...

In Chaff » This is our America
April 16, 11:39am
Re: Re: This is our America
@Doug: I don't know the answer to these questions so in much of this I'm simply playing devil's advocate and asking questions. On consumption: Sure it's not necessary. But i...

In Chaff » This is our America
April 16, 9:26am
Re: Ti Flask
An empty water bottle.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Best UL container/carrier/flask for whisky or scotch?
April 15, 10:53pm

All Reader Reviews by Craig W.

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Montbell Thermawrap jacket
A great jacket- my XL weighs in at just over 10 oz. with its stuff sack. Very simple, functional design- perfect for 3 seasons in the Sierras when combined with a base layer and/or shell system.

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
May 15, 8:56pm
Dirty Girl Gaiters
These are great "dry" gaiters. As a trail runner I shopped and shopped for a good, breathable, and lightweight pair...not much out there. Most mainstream gear makers seem to seriously over...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 13, 8:55pm