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Raymond Estrella (rayestrella) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Northern Minnesota
About Me I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
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All Forum Posts by Raymond Estrella

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Re: DW balaclava breathing
I just read that and it is dumb. I left at 4:00 am Friday morning to do 2-1/2 days on the PCT at the Mexican border and north. Dave had problems with his knee and with the weather it was enough ...

In GEAR » Down Works Balaclava (Richard Nisley)
January 23, 10:31pm

Re: DW balaclava breathing
I just got mine Thursday and just got back early (34 F, rain and snow at the Mexican border? Wha!) so here is a pic of it closed up.

In GEAR » Down Works Balaclava (Richard Nisley)
January 23, 10:26pm

new montbell jacket
When I wear it I have a six-pack for the first time in years... It is pretty nice. I just got back from being snowed and rained on at the Mexican border (PCT) and it was quite welcome.

In GEAR » new montbell jacket
January 23, 9:40pm

re:REI Flash 18 Pack
I have the original version of it and was going to use it this weekend until we scrubbed the Mt San Jacinto climb because of TOO much new snow. (Heading to the border early tomorrow instead.)I had ...

In GEAR » REI Flash 18 Pack
January 21, 9:38pm

FS: Seedhouse SL2 Carbon Fiber poles *SOLD*
Conditionally sold. I have a set of CF poles for a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2, asking $80.00 plus shipping for them. There is nothing wrong with them, I have switched to a different tent (that I...

In Gear Swap » FS: Seedhouse SL2 Carbon Fiber poles
January 20, 4:36pm

RE: Ursack Update
This is good stuff. I have always been interested in the Ursack but as most of my hiking is in the "bad" areas never have tried them. The BV 500 is the latest can from Bear Vault and i...

In GEAR » Ursack Update
January 19, 8:32pm

The right pack?
For 9.5 oz more than the Pinnacle you can get the Exos 58 which I have had up to 40 lb in. http://tinyurl.com/yca9ren The Exos 46 is 5 oz heavier than the GoLite at a bit more volume and has...

In GEAR » The right pack?
January 12, 6:32pm

Getting the back straps closed on a quilt
I will toss another wrinkle for you David, I too mostly just use the quilt without the straps. But I have decided that when it gets cold enough to want the straps to hold the quilt tight under m...

In GEAR » Getting the back straps closed on a quilt
January 10, 2:29pm

silnylon
“and it can be seam taped which is a requirement for the "big boys". That is why no major manufacturer makes tents out of Silnylon.” Bradford the reason that the “big boys” sta...

In GEAR » Cuben contrail
January 08, 8:06am

Micro Crew weight
The weight of the Merino Micro Crew is 2.6 oz (74 g)for size Large My brother-in-law Dave tested some for BGT and that is what made me try them. Here is his report. http://tinyurl.com/y9fxj9h...

In GEAR » Which Darn Tough sock do you use with your trail shoes?
January 08, 7:44am

All Reader Reviews by Raymond Estrella

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Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Size: Large Year manufactured: 2009 Weight listed: 2 lb 10 oz (1185 g) Actual weight 2 lb 9.8 oz (1180 g) Volume listed: 3700 cu in (61 L) Load weight capacity sugg...

In Backpacks - External Frame
June 15, 7:47pm

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2
I bought one of the first Seedhouse SL2s in 2004. Last year I bought the new, lighter version pairing it with carbon fiber poles and Ti stakes to make a total weight package of 2 lb 15 oz (1.33 kg). I...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
February 16, 3:37pm