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Matt Lutz (citystuckhiker) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me Hiker-turned-ultramarathon runner. Sorry backpack, I've neglected you.
CityMankato
StateMinnesota
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://crazyrunnerguy.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear ListWinter 2011-12

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All Forum Posts by Matt Lutz

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Hrm
If you do find one, I bet Chad Miller, a member here, would probably like to know about it.

In GEAR » Short and wide inflatable pad?
January 22, 6:38pm

Get a hood
Get a hood - they are intensely functional at retaining heat and shielding you from elements. I will probably never again buy an insulating layer or a softshell jacket without a hood. My curren...

In GEAR » Layering with hoods...
January 21, 6:02pm

Re: Re: "Avatar Contsest!"
Evan, I agree - moving avatars make my head spin. I like mine 'tar. Nothing like cotton boxers to sleep in - the Thermawrap is just for warmth.

In Chaff » Avatar Contsest!
January 19, 11:51am

My system
My sleep system consisted of the following: -20 down bag 2x 57" CCF pads (one Ridgerest, one generic blue foamer) Stephenson VBL clothes I was also in a tent and used my GG Vapor Trail...

In GEAR » Winter Sleeping System?
January 19, 8:16am

For sigs, with caveat
I am for signatures so long as the size is controlled and they do not contain pictures. It is a simple and easy method to promote blogs, Twitter accounts, and other networking methods and would pro...

In Community Support Forum » Why can't we have signatures?
January 15, 7:32am

Materials
You can buy Momentum from Thru-Hiker and 0.6 Cuben Fiber from Zpacks.

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Momentum Bivy
January 15, 6:27am

30% at St. Paul Patagonia store
Linky: http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=1935 30% off all in-stock items - I picked up an R1 hoody and a l/s Capilene shirt. The clerk said this was a one-time only sale, and ...

In Gear Deals » 30% at St. Paul Patagonia store
January 14, 11:55am

Answers from a DR user
I have a DR, here's my answers. 1. My floor is always clipped. I don't ever see a reason to unclip it. (I wish there was less excess mesh which is there because of the modular floor) 2....

In GEAR » Rainbow Tarptent Questions
January 12, 3:45pm

Diad
You're probably thinking about the Diad - my GF was looking for a rain jacket and loved the 7.5 ounces. She went with an Arc'Teryx Alpha SL, though.

In GEAR » What is the name of that really light TNF rain jacket?
January 10, 4:08pm

Go with the bigger option
Go with the bigger option. When I was trying on GG Vapor Trails, I tried on small and medium torso models - I have an 18.5" torso. GG's smalls cap out at 18", and regulars go from ...

In GEAR » In between pack sizes?
January 10, 6:55am

All Reader Reviews by Matt Lutz

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Marmot Scree (softshell pants)
There is so much to love about these pants, but the little details kill any possibility of a 5 rating. So 4 it is. The good: The pants are made of Marmot's proprietary M3 fabric, which is a ...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
October 20, 9:50am

Zpacks Z1
I bought my Z1 from a BPL forum member. It had a webbing waist belt and a removable sternum strap. I have since removed the waistbelt (via scissors) and removed the sternum strap, which was attached t...

In Backpacks - Frameless
October 03, 10:22am

Montbell UL Down Inner Parka
I have a 2008 MB Inner down Parka, and I wish I would have waited until the 2009 models were released before hitting "submit order." I have a size small, which weighs in at 7.2 oz. The ja...

In Clothing - Insulating - Down
October 03, 9:24am

Black Diamond Windweight (formerly Jetstream)
I have owned two pairs of BD wind-proof liner gloves - an older pair of Jetstreams and the new model, their Windweights. Both used Polartec Windbloc fabric. These gloves are excellent next-to-skin...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
October 03, 9:15am

Black Diamond Powerstretch (now Midweights)
These are my go-to liner gloves for all seasons. In three-season wear, they are are breathable and not too warm when the temperature dips. In cold and wet weather, I use them under a pair of MLD eVent...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
October 03, 8:50am