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Eugene Smith (Eugeneius) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nuevo Mexico
About Me Addicted trail runner, desert rat, and I love backpacking whenever I can. The Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico is my fortress of solitude.
CityLas Cruces
StateNew Mexico
CountryUSAish
My Website URLhttp://desertpaincave.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear List2 year old outdated gear list that needs to be updated badly

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All Forum Posts by Eugene Smith

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Re: Should I be carrying more Dead Birds?

In GEAR » Should I be carrying more Dead Birds?
February 21, 7:04am

Re: Fatbiking overnight at a Lookout Tower
Casey, I recently found out about your trip in the new Fatbike mag, recognized your name. I really enjoy this lookout project you have going on and its inspired me to visit a few of the lookout...

In Post-Trip Reports » Fatbiking overnight at a Lookout Tower
February 19, 2:03pm

Re: Desert Song
Hot damn, I loved this! You're a poet sir. There is a photo in the series, ninth from the bottom, the inkling of sunlight splashing through the valley giving off just a hint of color i...

In Post-Trip Reports » Desert Song
February 18, 8:59pm

Re: The Chosen One
Windshirt vest? Not even in the same league IMO. I do find a simple vest to cut wind for highly aerobic activities (running, cycling, xc skiing, etc) to be beneficial in some instances, but t...

In GEAR » Logic Check: Windshirt
February 18, 8:46pm

Re: Who bicycles in the winter and has cold hands?
Me! Our winter reality differs very much from much of the country. Mild, dry, and sunny. 20's and 30's are typical winter lows (Dec-Feb.) Anyone who rides knows that's cold enoug...

In Chaff » Who bicycles in the winter and has cold hands?
February 17, 11:38am

Re: The begining of the rest of my life.
@ Thaddeus, Check out Eric Valli's body of photographic work titled "Off The Grid". There are others out there living out this very existence. http://www.visualnews.com/20...

In Pre-Trip Planning » The begining of the rest of my life.
February 17, 11:20am

Re: has anyone tried to dehydrate syrup
http://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Maple-Syrup-Powder/dp/B000UYFKRY

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » has anyone tried to dehydrate syrup
February 17, 11:00am

"Thirty Days to Survival" with Paul Petzoldt
Good stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8zKt8btHYU

In On the Web » "Thirty Days to Survival" with Paul Petzoldt
February 14, 8:59pm

Re: Re: "Joshua Tree NP Traverse"
Dan Carter and I were jabbing about the new Montrail line of shoes the other day on our group run. I hadn't seen them yet. Montrail has been slower to market with the low drop shoe designs. ...

In Gear Lists » Joshua Tree NP Traverse
February 14, 8:55pm

"Joshua Tree NP Traverse"
Bueno. Capilene 4 beanie seems a little "heavy handed" considering the mild temps. It is also a redundant item. You have the Buff, wrap it around your Headsweats cap if needed at t...

In Gear Lists » Joshua Tree NP Traverse
February 14, 8:03pm

All Reader Reviews by Eugene Smith

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Mountain Laurel Designs
Ron had my MLD Spinnaker Monk tarp repaired and improved upon free of charge with reinforced tieouts in 1 week, from shipping to Rons' shop, sewn, and shipped back to me, one week! This would nev...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
June 10, 9:43pm

Golite Shangri La 1
I have owned the Golite Shangri La 1 for several months now and have used it on about 3 trips so far in the desert southwest with variable weather conditions in the mountains and lower regions. F...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
May 16, 7:20am

Western Mountaineering Megalite
I recently used the WM Megalite on a 5 day trip through the Gila with temps at night ranging from the mid 20's to the lower 40's. Light wind was present each evening and the bag and draft tub...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
April 13, 10:00pm