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Don Wilson (don) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Don Wilson
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Re: Fire STARTING Fire starting techniques are on our plate for the future |
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Re: Let's Hide From The Bears! Actually, I believe there are some studies that indicate natural colored clothing and tents do reduce the incidence of camp visits from bears (at least in Alaska where the study was done). I&#... |
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Packrafting book a few weeks off Hi Jeff - I'm not sure of the exact date, but I do know the book is in printing now. It looks fabulous! Don |
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This is the core of hiking and UL for me This article and thread summarize the core attraction of hiking for me. Better, deeper connections through simplicity. Be that with people, the natural world, or my day to day life at home. They a... |
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Gosh, I gotta go packrafting Fun podcast, Carol. This looks like such a great way to travel. I gotta stop walking so much and start doing some paddling. Thanks for more inspiration. Don |
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Trail Defense System Oh my, Doug. I'm speechless. Don |
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Summerlite and Highlite The Summerlite has baffles, while the Highlite uses sewn through construction. This will add weight and also warmth to the Summerlite. In my experience, the Summerlite is quite warm - an excellent... |
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Desert shirts I'm a desert rat and have hiked the PCT in thru hiker season. I prefer the looser Rail Riders type shirts. I've used Rail Riders and also the Mountain Hardwear Canyon top. As someone s... |
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Re: Wiki on BPL To follow up on Roger's comments - yes we've been watching this thread and we hear you. And a wiki is definitely under consideration. There are any number of possibilities for using a ... |
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Cocoon pant sizing I have a 34 waist and usually buy a 36 inseam. I have the size L UL 60 pants and they fit me fine - not too baggy. These pants are super warm, I love 'em. |
All Reader Reviews by Don Wilson
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Western Mountaineering SummerLite Agreed. A superb bag - at the top of the pile for light mummy bags. See our review at: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/western_mountaineering_summerlite_sleeping_bag_r... |
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Nike Lava Dome Thanks for that blast from the past Randy. I wore a pair of Lava Domes for several years, including over 20 days of climbing on El Cap in Yosemite. Nothing is tougher on shoes than time spent aid cli... |
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Complete Walker by Colin Fletcher His writing is unforgettable. In The Man Who Walked Through Time he describes a day spent lying naked on a beach along the Colorado, in a remote section of the Grand Canyon. I'll never forget his desc... |
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Montane Featherlite H2O This jacket certainly caught our attention at BPL. We recently obtained a test sample from Montane and we'll be doing a full review. I'm anxious to get in into some nasty conditions. If it even has re... |
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Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket I agree but of note for potential buyers - the XL is 13 ounces, more additional weight than I would have expected. But it is an excellent jacket. I'm still giving it a 5 also. |
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GoLite Virga We'll be taking a closer look at the Virga in the near future. But the prototype version we tested was an exceptionally light jacket at 6 ounces, and performed reasonably well. It is lacking in du... |
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Nunatak SkahaPlus Hope you all have seen our SPOTLITE review of the SkahaPlus, published last December. The Skaha is really a superb performer in loft per weight. And the new optional features give you a chance to mak... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover I've had mine for 6 months or so. I find I use it more than any other piece of insulating clothing. I've used it in the desert, mountains, rain forest - you name it. It stuffs easily into its own pock... |
