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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
CityDallas
StateTexas
CountryU.S.A.
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Where is Hendrik?
lol

In Community Support Forum » Where's Hendrik?
May 02, 8:20am
Re: Re: Re: Ueli Steck tossed off Everest
The UK article is one sided.

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ueli Steck tossed off Everest
May 01, 4:51pm
Re: Gone but not forgotten
What a tragedy. Thanks for posting.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Gone but not forgotten
April 30, 5:10pm
Re: Dealing with dry air, sinus problems, and bloody nose?
Don't put just anything into your nose. Get advice from the pharmacist or your physician, and read the directions on whether it is for mucosal surfaces.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Dealing with dry air, sinus problems, and bloody nose?
April 29, 5:29pm
Re: Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review
Is this shelter sold anymore?

In Editor's Roundtable » Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review
April 23, 7:19pm
Re: FS roads on ERL
I was last there in December and was disappointed to see that road going up Brush Heap Mountain.

In Post-Trip Reports » Strange Discoveries on the Eagle Rock Loop
April 23, 5:18pm
Re: TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
From CNN... "The U.S. government is delaying the implementation of a rule that would again permit passengers to carry small knives on commercial flights. Three days before the rule was t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
April 22, 7:03pm
Re: Clear Cutting?
If you google eagle rock loop you will see older maps that show fs 914 following Brier Creek. http://www.olderascal.com/hiking/arkansas/eaglerock/map.gif

In Post-Trip Reports » Strange Discoveries on the Eagle Rock Loop
April 22, 6:11pm
Re: Strange Discoveries on the Eagle Rock Loop
The cleared meadows should be from clear cutting? There is at least one of those along the little missouri trail close to the double water crossing.

In Post-Trip Reports » Strange Discoveries on the Eagle Rock Loop
April 22, 5:51pm
Re: Re: New Episodes of UL A-Z
D = Detachment

In Philosophy & Technique » New Episodes of UL A-Z
April 18, 2:14am

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm