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Roger B (rogerb) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Best UL groundsheet? - Info needed Definitely polycro, used it for 20 days in Lapland and even a small cut did not get worse. Tyvek, I have not had any problems (smell etc.) with Tyvek, but it is heavier. |
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FS: Fanatic Fringe Thompson Peak Sold, thanks for looking. |
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Stephensons Warmlite 2 C tent Sold, thanks for looking |
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Re: Happy New Year Mike just remember that I will always be ahead of you, as for Bud, no way. Its Tuborg or Skovlyst for me. Happy New Year to all at BPL wherever you may be. |
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Re: Synthetic Quilt recommendations MLD Spirit Quilt, apart from the warmth, the sizing, the design of the foot section and the quality of construction make this a standout quilt in my view. |
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Re: Is Backpack Weight Important G'day Darcy, ex Victorian, been to Bicheno and now living in Dk., I understand where you are coming from. I have tried packs from; GG, GoLIte, McHale, MacPac, Paddy Pallin and even Flinders Ran... |
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Re: Laurie's books! Both books are great, they sit on my shelf and provide inspiration for my trail meals, especially breakfasts and dinners. I need to do a lot more hiking to test all the ones I am interested in, or ... |
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Re: Iceland Trip List You may want to look at this blog (in German) but a couple of videos will give a background to summer conditions. http://www.beuteltiere.org/2011/09/einmal-island-und-zuruck.html |
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Re: Above the tree line shelter? I used a Golite SL 2 in Lapland last summer with an MLD Solo inner net, it worked perfectly for me, SL2 details here I intend to use this set up again next summer in Lapland |
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Re: Pacer Pole User Comments ?? I have used my alloy poles for about 6 years now and they have seen a lot of hard use, after returning from my last trip in Lapland, I had to replace the tips as they were completely worn away, it ... |
All Reader Reviews by Roger B
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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove It took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o... |
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PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop) In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 Spinntex This tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design. Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece... |
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BackpackingLight.com When it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri... |
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C and C Outdoors Yes I had hoped for a great deal on their Integral designs equipment, but in the end I gave up and went elsehwere (and paid more). I wanted the gear, not the stories, |
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Pentax Optio WP The Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c... |
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Jolt Gum For me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY. I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover My micropuff is my go to Pullover and coupled with my possum fur vest has provided me with warmth and comfort into the teens. Additionally it packs small. |
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Rainy Pass (Gear Repair) Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t... |
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IBEX Wool Liner Gloves Light, warm and solid. These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s... |
