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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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Oware Dixon Double Bivy question I've been very tempted by the recent offer to get one of these for my wife and me. Is the length sufficient for a tall (6'3'') thin person (that would be me)? I'd appreciate ... |
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Re: Re: Tangling Guylines, Aircord 1 Chain knots don't work well with Aircord 1, it takes quite a bit of time, and it requires excellent dexterity (i.e. warm and dry hands). |
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Tangling Guylines, Aircord 1 I'm sure I'm not the only one who's struggled with this issue. Now that I've switched to using Aircord 1 (really really thin cord), it has become more important to devise a way to s... |
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More size info on Hexamid? Does the Hexamid Twin provide adequate headroom for a 6'3'' person if you're sleeping next to someone else, and not diagonally? |
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Lightspeed PM sent. |
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WTB Icebreaker Mondo Zip 200, size L I love these things and can rarely be found wearing anything else (okay, I exaggerate). If anyone has a good deal on a new or lightly worn one, let me know by PM. Sometimes I take a day or two to g... |
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soft tyvek for top? Has anyone thought of using soft tyvek for the top of a bivy and housewrap for the bottom? Soft tyvek is somewhat more breathable and highly water-resistent, but not waterproof (I tested it in the ... |
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Re: august >> "there is no room for error..." << I hiked the Colorado CDT 2 years back (almost the CT), and it was my first thru-hike. We were going north and met a lot of SoBos on th... |
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There are women... About 1 in 4 PCT thru-hikers in 2009 were women. On shorter hikes in more accessible locations about 1 in 3 backpackers is a woman. On day hikes in very accessible locations as many as 1 in ... |
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Different models = different sizes See this for reference: http://wiki.backpackinglight.com/Inov-8 I've worn 320s and 315s. I am normally a size 12.5, and size 13 320s were perfect for me. Size 13.5 or 14 315s were perfect fo... |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Klymit Inertia X Frame This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order to help answer people'... |
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Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt This is a preliminary review based on testing the Palisade on my balcony. I'll be using it all summer in the mountains of Europe and will update the review later this summer. The quilt is beaut... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso I have seen no other pad that is as comfortable for the weight. True, for most people the Nightlight is not thick enough, but then use two! I doubt you will find a softer, more comfortable pad for the... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Torsolite Pad I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads... |
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BMW pro 90 balaclava Like the previous reviewer, I did a modification of the Pro-90 hood. I cut the front piece all the way down and sewed on omnitape velcro (doesn't catch on clothes). I also modified the elastic cor... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) I have been wearing these for two years. They are very warm and comfortable for their weight and do not stink up. Before them I'd tried several different kinds of gloves, such as polipropilene and... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Zip DISCLAIMER: this is a pack that came out in 2007-2008 and was seen as a sturdy and robust pack for the SUL spirit of the times. This model has sinced been replaced by more robust packs that probably c... |
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Oware I recently tried to make an order on bivysack.com and sent a couple of messages to Oware regarding my order. I have not received any replies regarding my issue and am not sure that the order followed ... |
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MLD Trailstar My Trailstar weighs 468 grams, not 650 g as the previous poster stated. That's with the included linelocks and seam-sealing, but without the included rope for tie-outs. You could cut off the 10 li... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy I have used the bivy sack extensively, especially while thru-hiking the PCT. It works. The long length is great for 6'3'', and the width is great. I have the full netting option and used i... |
