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Douglas Frick (Otter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Douglas Frick
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: jacksrbetter.com sale >using my new Hennessey for the first time >ll start with the hammock + CCF Most any CCF pad (I'm partial to the Gossamer Gear ThinLight in Wide or Wide/Long) will get you through t... |
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Re: Unna 2R tent comparison Thanks for the comparison, Scott. I'm still trying to decide between the Nallo 3 and the Stephenson's 3R or 3X. I could save a half-pound with the 3X over the 3R, but your comments about th... |
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Re: Synthetic puffy vest Are you looking for an insulation layer to wear while winter hiking, or something to add for rest stops/camp/sleeping? Assuming the latter, Patagonia's Micropuff is available in a pullover and ... |
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Re: Help with gear selection for AT sb thru I'll respond with a few comments, but there are people here way more qualified to recommend gear for an AT thru-hike so take my recommendations with a grain of salt. YMMV. Tarptent Squall: ... |
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Re: Boiling a quart >Wish I had some data on that time . . . My standard meal prep is to boil a quarter of water, and I've never had a problem doing so with my alcohol stoves up to 11,000 ft (haven't t... |
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Re: Buoyant sleeping systems? >could also serve as temporary floatation devices. Why only temporary? You can float and fish in luxury in your snug warm boat. Page 9 of the Stephenson's Warmlite catalog has two photo... |
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Re: Re: Re: Methods for Mapping - On Trail and Off >Do you have a state specific Nat'l Geo or is there a general one, I have looked around a bunch but haven't found an all encompassing one. Does ~$100 sound right? I use the state ve... |
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Re: Re: Transition to a lighter pack >I just ordered a Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus, because for me, weight was more of a consideration. I wrote about the LuxuryLite because it is a lightweight pack that would be similar to th... |
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Re: Mariposa Plus for 22 lb? >How well does this pack handle between 20 and 22 lb? Quite well. I carried a 24-pound (total weight) Mariposa Plus on the Wonderland Trail (93 miles) and it rode fine. I used the GossamerG... |
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Re: Methods for Mapping - On Trail and Off >Do most of you like to use a USGS map, Mapping software like Nat'l Geo Topo, create your own, guidebook, GPS, etc? I gave up acquiring USGS topos when I bought NG Topo!, unless I'm... |
All Reader Reviews by Douglas Frick
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Petzl Zipka I have the original 3-LED Zipka (1.9 oz with Lithium batteries). It is my regular headlamp (when there's little likelihood of hiking at night) and I always carry it with me on day hikes. It isn... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie I grabbed a bunch of random non-Cliff bars at REI before a recent trip. A few of them were wretched, some just indifferent, and a few I thought would be worthwhile to remember for next time. And then ... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System The good points are: fast, fuel-efficient, easy, simple, and reliable boiling water. You can hold it in your hand while you boil water, if finding a place to set up a hot stove is a problem in your en... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I read all of the free articles, and after looking at the abstracts of the Premium articles, I immediately bought a membership. That was well worth it right there. I've also more than saved the price ... |
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Hiking Light Handbook by Karen Berger This is a great intro to lightweight backpacking. She covers all of the major gear areas in an uncomplicated fashion, giving overviews of what, why and how to lighten up. The book includes strategies,... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat I refer to it as my "ugly hat," but it's the one I always grab when it's sunny. I wear this hat in Hawaii, where hiking is hot and steamy. I just tighten the headband a bit (easily and securely adjust... |
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Brunton Helios "Stormproof" lighter I don't have a Brunton Helios lighter, but unfortunately there isn't a way to comment without giving a rating. I do, however, have six butane 'windproof' lighters/torches: a Brunton Firelight, a Solo ... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a thick book with a lot of useful information. I found it inspiring, with a fairly well-balanced idea of hiking and camping with light gear. I've bought copies for friends, with the simple adm... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I have flat feet after wearing rubber slippers in Hawaii for 15 years. When I got back into hiking I found I could only pack for a mile or two before my feet started screaming. Superfeet solved that p... |
