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Sean Nordeen (Miner) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale SoCAL
About Me Thru-hiked the PCT in 2009.
CityLos Angeles Basin
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.lifesadventures.net

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All Forum Posts by Sean Nordeen

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Reg vs Mini Bic
I normally carry 2 mini-bics (1 for backup) for most trips. If I'm going hiking for more then a few days in a possibly very wet environment (say Washington in September) then I sometimes carry...

In GEAR » Bic: The lighter lighter
July 30, 11:57am

Re: Re: Re: Sleeping Pad Failure - Part 2 - What Now?
I find the torso sized nightlight far more comfortable then a ridgerest. To increase comfort with a foam pad, don't camp where the ground has been compacted to concrete like hardness by 20+yea...

In GEAR » Sleeping Pad Failure - Part 2 - What Now?
June 17, 7:03pm

MB Down Jacket Sale
They do sometimes go on sale, as I bought my Ex UL Down Jacket on sale a year or so ago. I suspect it was likely one of those get x% off your order for this holiday sale if you spend y amount of m...

In GEAR » MB U.L.Down Inner Jacket - Sale ?
June 08, 12:27pm

Re: Powerstretch
"I also use the MH Powerstretch balaclava. It's under 2 ounces on my scale, the stretch makes it fit well, and it's fuzzy and warm on the inside. It also makes a nice pillowcase stretc...

In GEAR » Which balaclava do you use and why?
June 08, 12:15pm

Down Vest
My WM Flash Vest in size L that I bought last year weighs 4.6oz, not 3.5oz that their website promises. I can only assume they weigh the small size to get that spec as I doubt there is that much d...

In GEAR » Down Vest Comparison
June 07, 7:51pm

video cameras
Your price range is on the low side to get a good camera that takes good video and too low to get a good camcorder that takes good photos (by my definition of good). It's much easier to get on...

In GEAR » video cameras
May 28, 5:35pm

Bugs
If all you care about is mosquitos and/or flies, then go with the lighterweight headnet that isn't good for noseeums. I have both types. I don't like the metal ring one since its much hea...

In Philosophy & Technique » Bugs
May 28, 1:58pm

Lightweight IceAxe
"Eugene, what is your "My ice axe weighs about 4.5 ounces. ", mfgr and model, and length? thanks" Its likely the ULA Potty Trowel with a shaft made from carbon fiber. As its...

In GEAR » Ice axe / crampons for early July JMT
May 28, 1:38pm

Re: Make fun of my Whitney/general Sierra Gear List
"WM Apache 15 deg bag & Nunatak down parka + pants (for sleeping + mornings" That combo Seems really hot for sleeping. For camp, just the jacket will do. No need for the down pants...

In Gear Lists » Make fun of my Whitney/general Sierra Gear List
May 27, 1:46pm

hygiene
A wet wipe goes a long way if you keep adding water. Discard when it turns black and grab the next one. Otherwise, nothing at all except prehaps rinsing in a stream/lake and some hand santizer.

In GEAR » hygiene
May 26, 8:35pm

All Reader Reviews by Sean Nordeen

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Golite Ultra 20
I've used this quilt for the past 10 months, including adverse weather. I'm a tarp camper so I feel the weather more then someone in a tent. In May, I didn't bring a bivy sack along an...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
December 13, 1:03pm