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Mark Ries (mtmnmark) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Im to old to fat and out of shape but I sure like hiking and fishing in the wind river range Im transitioning closer to ultra light but still lightweight at best but 35lbs from skin out is alot better than the old 60
CityDavenport
StateIowa
Countryusa

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GGG
Gathering of gear....gods er or ah it might be geeks I'm not quite sure. Edit: Ken beat me to it I'm sure he is right:)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » GGG--what is it?
January 03, 6:27am
soot?
I really wouldn't call it soot its more of a residue that quickly drys hard and is not all that messy. I bring a plastic shopping bag to put the pot in and throw it in my food bag wrapped up. N...

In GEAR » how come esbit is not more popular?
January 02, 10:01pm
down wash is cheap
I would wash the bag

In Chaff » Good thing it was only $500....
January 01, 1:36am
rules
So in other words you follow the rules but don't follow the rules. I rewrite the rules from time to time to suit me best also :-)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Following the Rules in U.S. Forests?
December 24, 7:55am
MN in dec.
Hmmm.... Where in Mn.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Anyone for Minnesota during December?
November 24, 12:53pm
Re: No more Twinkies or Ding Dongs
Some times things happen for the best

In Chaff » No more Twinkies or Ding Dongs
November 16, 7:20am
GG shoulder strap pocket
I will take it PM sent

In Gear Swap » FS: Garage Sale -Down Jacket, Bear Spray, Stove, Cookware, Flask and More
November 16, 6:54am
Thanks all
Id like to thank everyone for coming out I had a great time. I need to edit Josh's post above as Mary's tent was a Tarptent Rainshadow 2. See you all next time.

In Photo Gallery » Midwest GGGG at Beaver Creek Valley State Park
October 31, 8:17am
Esbit weight
James I dont understand where you are coming up with 34 oz for esbit weight. If finished weight is 6 oz then 28 oz of tabs would be 56 tabs enough for 18.66 days at 3 per day. Am I confused about s...

In GEAR » Yet another stove thread
October 29, 7:14pm
RE: TOUCHE
Sorry I just could not resist :^) I posted that fearfully knowing how easy it would be to get me back . This might be my last post :)

In GEAR » Tarptent Moment or?
October 29, 1:14pm

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