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Frank Perkins (fperkins) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale North East
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StateConnecticut
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://tinyurl.com/67xjoa
My PDF Gear List3 season gear list.

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All Forum Posts by Frank Perkins

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Re: Sigma DP1 in Yellowstone
The camera is 8.8 ounces. I wonder if the tent is lighter ;-)

In Photography » Sigma DP1 in Yellowstone
July 25, 8:42pm
Re: Nunatak Arc AT + Skaha Plus Combo
Thanks Steve, good stuff Steve. So for summer camping your weight is the quilt + your sweater? What's that around 15-16 ounces?

In GEAR » Nunatak Arc AT + Skaha Plus Combo
July 19, 12:52pm
Re: Gear shops in Seattle
wow, I had no idea! Guess I better bring my paypal money with me. Thanks for the awesome suggestions everyone.

In GEAR » Gear shops in Seattle
July 09, 6:17am
Gear shops in Seattle
I'll be in Seattle next week and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for any gear shops I should check out.

In GEAR » Gear shops in Seattle
July 08, 6:18pm
Re: Pens and notebook - which one?
Rite in rain notebook and a mini sharpy. Ben, it's not so much about writing in the rain, but rather that you writing doesn't get lost when it rains.

In GEAR » Pens and notebook - which one?
July 03, 4:15pm
Re: Olive Oil: Source for single-serving pouches?
My local EMS sells pouches as well.

In GEAR » Olive Oil: Source for single-serving pouches?
June 30, 8:14pm
Re: Re: Best Backpacking dog breed
Just to build on your point Jesse, don't get a dog from a pet shop. I only mentioned the "doodle" dogs because they're fairly new and seem to address what most people are looking...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best Backpacking dog breed
June 29, 7:56pm
Re: Down jacket in sleeping system
I'm going to wait to see how the new cocoon line pans out. If it's not compareable to the Skah Plus, I'm going to order one too. I have a Nanatuk Arc Specialist bag that's great, ...

In GEAR » Down jacket in sleeping system
June 29, 3:07pm
Re: Best Backpacking dog breed
Hey Jeff, A few months back I did the same type of research, although it wasn't primarily for backpacking, but more of a family dog that could also do some backpacking trips. I have simil...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best Backpacking dog breed
June 29, 3:02pm
Re: Re: Backpacking Light UL 180 Quilt
I'm interested also for the cold temp for the 60 quilt too.

In GEAR » Backpacking Light UL 180 Quilt
June 18, 5:54pm

All Reader Reviews by Frank Perkins

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Patagonia
My R1 hoody stitching started to fall apart and they took back the old one and sent me a brand new one. I also had a rip in my micropuff vest when my waist cinch cord ripped out. Again, no proble...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 15, 7:53pm
Backcountry.com
Never had an issue with them so they get a 5

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 08, 1:08pm
Taco Bell Spork
I recently used the TacoHell spork on a recent 3 person trip. I had titanium spoon, but my brother and cousin did not and this was a free and light alternative. Unfortunately, two of the sporks brok...

In Cookware - Other
January 08, 12:41pm