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HK Newman (hknewman) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Long-time lightweight backpacker looking to drop that extra lb or 2,

Plan: Mostly mountains in the summer, deserts/coasts in the winter.

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My Website URLhttp://photobucket.com/images/Swbackpacker/
My PDF Gear ListEver changing UL 3-season list (pack wt) Nov 2011

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Re: New 2013 Tarptent Models
Just when you thought it was safe for your credit card to go outside ...

In GEAR » New 2013 Tarptent Models
March 01, 2:47pm
Re: good hiking gps under $150
I use eTrex for my recreation GPS mostly for geocache and it's pretty good, as far recreational GPS goes.

In GEAR » good hiking gps under $150
February 28, 9:09pm
Mediterranean diet
With all the hoopla on the Mediterranean diet being healthier for you, what other relatively quick dishes (i.e. fuel efficient) are out there? Have the following for dinner: 1) couscous 2)...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Mediterranean diet
February 28, 9:00pm
Re: Convertible Pants
The Patagonia's seem not to have the pair of cargo pockets that bulge out, only a recessed one that lies flat. (Looking at the current GI iii but similar on my old Rock Guides, GI ii's, etc..)

In GEAR » Convertible Pants
February 28, 8:54pm
Re: Re: Chaff! We Need More Chaff!!
No, joke. This place shut right down when the segregated it. Just think of it as "separate but equal".

In Chaff » Chaff! We Need More Chaff!!
February 28, 8:49pm
Re: Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft
Neat article but think most will shelter in high winds if they have a chance. The N3B parka was pretty warm for those of us who wore it decades ago, but the US military went to the ECWCS Gore-Tex ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Impact of Wind on Insulation Loft
February 27, 10:41am
Re: Good Southern New Mexico Backcountry?
The Lincoln NF around Carlsbad (check out Last chance canyon and if you are up to it cross-country in desert, think there's a loop with some neighboring trails, etc...) is actually desert but w...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Good Southern New Mexico Backcountry?
February 26, 11:56am
Re: Grand Canyon Trip Report: Lessons Learned -Flying Tents, Ursack Minor Failures, LT4 Repairs
The Grand Canyon provides some interesting campsites, though none as bad as the packed rocklike dirt in the Corridor IMO. Maybe bring enough cordage to secure to the rocks in the future? Wo...

In GEAR » Grand Canyon Trip Report: Lessons Learned -Flying Tents, Ursack Minor Failures, LT4 Repairs
February 25, 7:07pm
External Frame Packs
Obviously they are best for flatlands, especially if a lot of water needs to be carried (flat deserts surrounding Big Bend N.P Chisos Mtns or other western desert flatlands .... or other flat place...

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 24, 8:53pm
Re: External Frame Packs?
Internal frames came from the climbing world and were also better for balance with a load. Sleeker looking pack too so what Dan said is probably pretty fair. For UL externals, besides the Zpa...

In GEAR » External Frame Packs?
February 24, 7:08pm

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