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Roger B (rogerb) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Roger B
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Maybe Nalgene Maybe a Wide-Mouth CANTENE (available at BPL) and a Nalgene Wide-Mouth Tubing Accessory (available from Nalgene) is a better option, it is certianly what I prefer to use. |
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Re: Re: Mission accomplie! Nurofen is the brand name used in Australia and Europe for Ibuprofen so you may find it under that name. If I recall correctly when I was in Japan in 2000 it was possible to buy Ibuprofen over the ... |
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Essence Pack Sold Pack is now sold Thanks |
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FS Six Moon Designs Essence Pack Used for a 2 day trip it has minor tears in the extension collar (these have been repaired with McNett Precut Patches). Photos available if required. I am selling it because I have realized that... |
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FS Gossamer Gear SpinnSolo Gossamer Gear Spinnsolo The Spinnsolo weighs 5.8oz, and has been seam sealed, it was used for one night only and I have replaced it with the SpinnTwinn. It comes with EZC line and a stuff sack. Co... |
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Squall Classic The Squall Classic is now listed on the Gossamer Gear web site. |
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pound a thanks Thanks Dondo and Jeremy, I could not find the fill weights on the Marmot De site, but did find the EN temp ratings |
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Marmot Pounder and Pounder Plus I have read a lot about these two sleeping bags, especially their temperature rating (actual and stated). But I cannot find anywhere an indication of the weight of fill in each of these bags. Can a... |
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Re: topo maps of Jutenheim G'day Dan I was able to buy Jutenheim maps from the Otta Tourist information office adjoining the railway station. I can personally recommend the tourist information office, especially if you ar... |
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Re: Vest + Epic windshirt Montane in the UK does, not sure if you can get in the USA but some companies will ship to the US. |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove It took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 Spinntex This tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design. Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece... |
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BackpackingLight.com When it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri... |
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C and C Outdoors Yes I had hoped for a great deal on their Integral designs equipment, but in the end I gave up and went elsehwere (and paid more). I wanted the gear, not the stories, |
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Pentax Optio WP The Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c... |
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Jolt Gum For me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY. I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover My micropuff is my go to Pullover and coupled with my possum fur vest has provided me with warmth and comfort into the teens. Additionally it packs small. |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t... |
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IBEX Wool Liner Gloves Light, warm and solid. These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s... |
