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Dan Cunningham (mn-backpacker) - BPL Guest

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About Me I obviously enjoy backpacking on the lighter side. I work in technology (UNIX - Dev - Mac - Networking - Graphics - Web - etc) and I'm generally quite laid back.
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Ace
Got all my hose adapters at my local Ace hardware.

In GEAR » Frontier Pro filter leaks
April 25, 6:44pm
Re: NEW MLD Dyneema X Colors
I generally don't go for bright colors, but I don't mind accents. I do like your current gray packs. The green looks decent too, but may be too similar to ULA.

In Chaff » NEW MLD Dyneema X Colors
April 25, 7:19am
Re: filter & tube leaks
Kent - Ben's suggestion was for the input valve on the Frontier, not the output valve. My input hose works great, but I needed that little adapter on the output to make is snug enough that it d...

In GEAR » Frontier Pro filter leaks
April 25, 7:07am
Re: firesteels
Of course he's getting giant sparks - he's using a giant ferrocium rod and a huge knife blade. LOL! I sat in my yard today with my LMF scout. Dead grass - fire no problem. Crumbled dry ...

In GEAR » Survival Gear - Firestarter and Compass
April 24, 8:49pm
Bill - love it
Bill - that's sweet! It looks simple, sturdy, and very useful. I love it! How to you feed it wood when it's burning?

In Make Your Own Gear » Flat Pack Woodburner 1 piece
April 24, 2:14pm
Re: Vapor Weight help...
My Regular Vapor weighed 2 pounds 4 ounces from the factory. The Medium belt weighs 8.35 ounces, so the just the pack weighs 27.65 ounces. I'd add an ounce or two for the long.

In GEAR » Vapor Weight help...
April 24, 1:43pm
Re: ULA Circuit vs Granite Gear Vapor Trail
Never used a circuit, but have 2 vapor packs. They carry fantastic to 20, great to 25, fine to 28, and terrible beyond.

In GEAR » Lightweight Pack Advice for Tall Hikers
April 24, 6:28am
Re: Re: food weight
Good point Bob. Overall caloric intake is important, and fat is a major contributer (in my best Homer Simpson voice..."mmmmm faaaaat"). I've just seen some interesting claims about wh...

In GEAR » Carrying Your Sh*t
April 23, 10:07pm
Re: Tools and Techniques to Sew Like a Pro
I'd like to thank Ron and BPL staff for producing this article. I had just started shopping or a sewing machine, and this came out. Great info that's geared for this audience. I really feel...

In Editor's Roundtable » Tools and Techniques to Sew Like a Pro
April 23, 9:53pm
Re: Re: Re: Apparently, my local gear shop is a great place to meet straight, single men
"In this module, one breast is better than two!" Sounds like the module is g@y. :)

In Chaff » Apparently, my local gear shop is a great place to meet straight, single men
April 23, 8:59pm

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