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Nick Gatel (ngatel) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Nick Gatel
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Re: I don't know ... Go hike in the desert off trail by yourself... Then you will understand :) |
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pfffttt... :( |
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Re: Re: electrolyte supplements---capsules in particular--how many? "Given that 99.9% of walkers have never even heard of these things, would it be too much to suggest that they are just another marketing exercise (aka scam)?" +1 |
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Re: Re: Which hexamine manufacturer? "I haven't seen military hexamine in a couple decades but I haven't looked for it either." It think it is Trioxane, not Hexamine. Doesn't work as good as Esbit, but a lot c... |
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Little or no Risks If one hikes based on their skill and experience (each trip matched to these), there is almost no risk. Of course there is the chance of an accident -- especially if you are in over your head -... |
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Re: ZPacks Poncho/Groundsheet 1) How do you take off or put on your backpack while wearing the poncho? 2) Can you carry a 20" wide rolled CCF pad on top of your pack with the poncho deployed? Or is the portion that cove... |
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Joshua Tree Two-day Loop (added a couple pictures) Added a couple pictures I left out as I am in a hurry to pack and leave for another trip. Thanks for all the nice comments. Jerry, "What would have happened if there had been no water... |
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Joshua Tree Two-day Loop BPL member Chad Eagle and I did a two day loop in Joshua Tree. It was hot, we found water, and we lived to tell about it. Trip Report Here Anyway... we had a great time. And now I'm off t... |
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Re: PCT fire...stove question Of course check with the local authority. Usually it is WG or canisters as mentioned. Sequoia NF is now a restricted area. BTW if you build a campfire in an approved area you must have a shovel -- ... |
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Re: change course...? They are trying to hike the "official" CDT. They don't want to divert from it at all. In 2011, when Sunshine was 10, they did the PCT. That year the Sierras had one of the highest... |
All Reader Reviews by Nick Gatel
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody Cool enough in 82F weather, warm in cool weather. Hood replaces light cap and light baclava. One piece of gear replaces several single items! Sizing is not 'standard.' But... if you review ... |
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ULA Equipment 5/5 It seems that from earlier reviews, ULA has solved the communication issues with the addition of Casey to the staff, which must have solved that void. Not only was the communication great (t... |
