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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2,

Plan: Mostly mountains in the summer, deserts/coasts in the winter.

Gotta update gear list:
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My Website URLhttp://photobucket.com/images/Swbackpacker/
My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: Liquid mountaineering
I was able to copy and paste the above link no problem. Kind of a spoof on a competitors ad from Teva.

In Chaff » Liquid mountaineering
August 26, 9:28pm
Re: How many packs do you own?
Backpacking: Retired - Mountainsmith Auspex 75L and a torn Granite Gear Vapor Trail 60L, probably sell the former, do not know what to do with the latter Current - Osprey Exos 34L, Granite G...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How many packs do you own?
August 25, 7:42pm
Re: Want to be a Patagucci walking billboard...
The current link above from Rick is close to my layering system: Capilene 2 baselayer shirt and a Nano Puff for camp insulation (or a R1 or R2 insulation layer if you will need insulation on the...

In GEAR » Want to be a Patagucci walking billboard... pls suggest me gear
August 25, 7:30pm
Re: Too much help in the right direction!
Guys, I'm seriously grateful for all the advice and information, I wasn't expecting more than 2 people to even answer my thread It's a safe assumption that many hikers wonder if mu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hope I can get some help in the right direction.
August 25, 11:46am
Western coastal trails
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In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hope I can get some help in the right direction.
August 24, 10:49am
Re: Whats the low down on the biggest pest...
the Rockies ... so if anyone could fill me in on the risks and precautions I need to take I would much appreciate it. I've seen some decent sized black bear just lumber past me while hiking...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Whats the low down on Bugs, Bears, Snakes and all the rest
August 22, 2:18pm
Didn't work out once...
One winter trip to the Gila, expected lows in the teens went down to 3 instead due to a cold front. To supplement my EMS Mountainlight "20", I wore fleece pants, fleece pullover and a do...

In GEAR » Going with a lighter sleeping bag/quilt (pushing it's limits), has it worked out?
August 19, 10:50pm
Re: Re: This thread is about philosophy and has nothing to do with actual BPL
Some technology may actually help simplify one's life I take that back, having spent every other day since returning from vacation calling my cable company to reset my cable box, just to g...

In Philosophy & Technique » This thread is about philosophy and has nothing to do with actual BPL
August 19, 10:42pm
Re: boost?
Hey Ray: How much of a temp boost is your down sweater do you estimate?

In GEAR » Using a quilt as a camp shawl to avoid carrying down jacket...
August 19, 8:34pm
+2 vest
Maybe an UL vest of a different material would be a good compromise. Easier to sleep in than a jacket or pullover, if needed.

In GEAR » Using a quilt as a camp shawl to avoid carrying down jacket...
August 19, 6:34pm

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