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Jed Augustine (jaugusti) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Appalachians/Rockies
About Me Student at the University of Chicago. I don't have much time to backpack, so I want to make my kit as simple and easy to go as possible. I am interested in the cathartic effects of spending time in the wilderness and its application in therapy and counseling.
CityAtlanta
StateGA
CountryUnited States
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All Forum Posts by Jed Augustine

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Adjustments and question
List changed again. Main change? Realized the I need to ditch the Gatewood Cape, so I'm looking to retool my shelter system. Craig- It seems from your estimates that the Exodus would defi...

In Gear Lists » UL 3 season 1 week
February 15, 5:23pm
Re: Size
Nice catch Brian! Original post updated.

In Gear Swap » FS: ULA Conduit
February 15, 10:20am
FS: ULA Conduit
You know it, you love it, and I do too! However, I've dialed in my kit and I need a smaller pack. This is the 2008 version. I have used it on a 3 day trip in the Smokies and two days of d...

In Gear Swap » FS: ULA Conduit
February 15, 9:39am
Dirk- Montbell Peak Shell
I got the Montbell Peak Shell for $90 on eBay about a year ago, so check that avenue. It may not be 1st tier eVent quality (though I suspect it is close), at that kind of price it is more than wort...

In GEAR » Help choosing a new rainjacket
February 15, 1:38am
Re: Starting Over
Dear Don- I am sorry for your troubles and I wish you the speediest recovery! Just one thought on the pack: you might want to consider the new ULA Ohm instead of the Circuit. It has the same ...

In GEAR » starting over
February 14, 6:32am
Re: Re: Les Calanques de Marseilles
Thomas- The French guidebook I have for the area says that bivouacking is allowed, but not camping. There must be some distinction for the French, though I don't understand it! If someone co...

In Post-Trip Reports » Les Calanques de Marseilles
February 10, 6:54am
More adjustments made!
Hey y'all- Made a few more adjustments, added a trowel. Jed's list I'd really appreciate any advice, especially on what pack volume would work for my this gear and 1 week of foo...

In Gear Lists » UL 3 season 1 week
February 03, 11:05pm
MLD Prophet hip belts
Christopher- I asked Ron about this. He said it would be a $20 customization to add winged hipbelts.

In GEAR » ULA Ohm
February 03, 1:40am
Les Calanques de Marseilles
This is a trip I took to the Calanques of Marseilles with three buddies back at the end of November. I posted about thoughts concerning risk management and group dynamics immediately after the trip...

In Post-Trip Reports » Les Calanques de Marseilles
February 02, 6:03pm
Big Discounts at prolitgear.com
Prolite has taken a big chunk out of the retail price of a lot of high quality gear. Good brands like Montbell, Smartwool, and Integral Designs, as well as a host of others, are represented. Tak...

In Gear Deals » Big Discounts at prolitgear.com
February 01, 3:19pm

All Reader Reviews by Jed Augustine

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
I'm partial too, though not from Seattle. Growing up in Atlanta there are not many places to go within the city that can excite you about the outdoors, but whenever the parents told me we were ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 22, 1:44pm