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John Harper (johnnyh88) - BPL Premium Member

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Groundsheets
I don't get groundsheets for tents. I am surprised how many people think they are necessary, even here on BPL. Why should I carry a 2nd floor? Tarp or bivy users - I can understand a ground...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 24, 12:52pm
Re: Moving to arizona...any ideas? (pinetop and Sedona)
My best advice would be to look at Hike Arizona for trails: http://hikearizona.com/ If you click on the GPS route for a trail, it takes you to a screen with a map of the route. If you right-clic...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Moving to arizona...any ideas? (pinetop and Sedona)
March 23, 9:49pm
Re: Re: 2012 Lunar Solo
"Actually the gross grain / ladder lock guy-outs on the Lunar Solo are about half the weight of a lineloc 3 and cord setup. Since we do use a lineloc 3 on the Lunar Solo for the main guy-line,...

In GEAR » 2012 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
March 20, 8:57am
Re: 2012 Lunar Solo
I ended up ordering the new SMD Lunar Solo. Got it last Thursday and took it out for an overnighter last weekend in AZ's Superstition mountains, and I'll be taking it out again this weekend...

In GEAR » 2012 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
March 18, 8:42pm
Re: platypus
I'm skeptical that the 2013 Platypus bladders fit the Sawyer Squeeze. They were always close, but never the same. A picture comparing the threads would be nice. It is funny reading through ...

In GEAR » MLD now has Evernew bladders in stock
March 15, 8:37am
Re: Re: Re: That ol' stuff sack debate
I often put my quilt and any clothes in the "large rectangular dry bag" from ZPacks. Putting everything in one big dry bag keeps them dry and allows me to squish it all down for a pretty ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stuff Sacks- overkill?
March 14, 9:00am
Re: square water bottles
The ULA pack method (shockcord) works best in my experience for securing water bottles to shoulder straps. I never found the various pouches to work well. The round shape doesn't roll around m...

In GEAR » Square water bottle ~ 20oz? Anyone?
March 14, 7:07am
Re: MLD Grace Duo and Borah Gear Two Person Bivy
Tarp is sold, Borah Gear bivy still available!

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Grace Duo and Borah Gear Two Person Bivy
March 12, 7:51pm
FS: MLD Grace Duo and Borah Gear Two Person Bivy
EDIT: sold! MLD Grace Duo tarp: gray silnylon, weight in stuff sack is 15.98 oz. I am the 2nd owner of this tarp and have only set it up to seam seal it; the original owner bought it two years ago ...

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD Grace Duo and Borah Gear Two Person Bivy
March 11, 7:45pm
Re: Porter vs. Epic
For those who like pockets, HMG made me a 4400 Windrider SW.

In GEAR » HMG Porter vs. ULA Epic
March 11, 6:57pm

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