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Roleigh Martin (marti124) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale JMT Hiker from NY--see my profile About Me Formerly from Minnesota, now in Upstate NY, I have been hiking every summer in the High Sierra since 2000. From 2000-2007, we did the High Sierra Trail (HST). Been doing the John Muir Trail since then, every year. I am the lead moderator for the JohnMuirTrail@YahooGroups.com for 2011-2013. I organized groups (without charge) for the JMT, 2008-2011 for the hike I participated in (from 5 to 8 people). I'm doing a JMT 2012 group hike again. See my Google Profile for more and top links on a variety of topics (click on "My Website URL above"). City Upstate New York State NY Country USA My Website URL https://plus.google.com/104440166440169700478/about My PDF Gear List My gear list as of 4/3/2010

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All Forum Posts by Roleigh Martin

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	Re: The BIG 4. JMT next summer Robert, you must be confused about my gear preferences because the co-moderator is so old-style, heavy weight gear-inclined. I came to the JMT YahooGroup from BPL not the otherway around. Nothin...	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 6:03pm
	Re: Z Packs The Hexamid Twin Tarp tent is very durable. I've owned one for 2 years now and it handles the JMT just fine. My only recommendation is that if you carry the tent on the outside of your pack, ...	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 2:54pm
	Re: Tarp suggestions You might also want to consider looking at Zpacks.com and bearpawwd.com -- they can do tents with just enough draping of no-seeum netting (the floor will still floorless, but such a tarp with the n...	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 12:33pm
	Re: sleeping bag Mammoth Gear ( http://www.mammothgear.com/ ) -- they often carry a 20% off sale on Western Mountaineering. You can also have a perpetual watch on ebay for it too.	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 12:16pm
	Re: JMT Sorry for not being clearer, my point was on the temps it can get down to. A cheaper 20 F bag is the Ultralight by Western Mountaineering. You can get by with the Summerlite, I used it for two ye...	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 11:59am
	Re: The BIG 4. JMT next summer. Shameless plug here. I'm the lead moderator of the John Muir Trail Yahoo Group and we have 1240 members there and the best research material on the JMT in our file library and links. We have ...	In GEAR » The BIG 4. JMT next summer. October 16, 11:31am
	Is the Iphone 4s the perfect GPS for the JMT now? The JMT (John Muir Trail) does not have cell service for about 98% of the 211 mile trail, common to any hikers doing hiking in remote mountains. The Iphone is a great multi-purpose device but ...	In GEAR » Is the Iphone 4s the perfect GPS for the JMT now? October 15, 2:06pm
	Re: "Survey"??? Two mid-height boots I'd have liked included are best-of mid-height boots in the near 1 lb range with rigid soles. Keen Mid-Height Targhee boots Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots I p...	In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Mid-Height Trail Shoes State of the Market Report 2011 September 27, 8:45pm
	Re: Some thoughts... Bryce, have you shopped around and decided what would be your full setup for hammock camping? You being so SUL, I'd love to hear a detailed reply. Nice pics!	In Post-Trip Reports » Flowed Lands/Hanging Speak Falls/Mt. Marshall in ADK Western High Peaks September 27, 8:28pm
	Re: RE: lightweight wading sandals or shoes? I've done the JMT every summer for the last 4 years and I like the Crocs' knock offs as they're totally functional (if you get the firmest/tightest size for your feet), you may need to ...	In Fishing » lightweight wading sandals or shoes? September 23, 10:12pm

All Reader Reviews by Roleigh Martin

	Review	Category
	zpacks Company I have bought many items from Zpacks, including some new items he started carrying as a result of my orders, such as the large size pack cover; the 1000 cu inch zero pack; and he provided a customized...	In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service) November 16, 10:49pm
	MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter Thanks to these reviews mentioning the problems and the recall issue, I called MSR up and found out I had a problem element and I was mailed a replacement. I won't be able to determine how good i...	In Hydration - Water Treatment March 25, 2:02pm
	Leukotape P Sports Tape Andrew Skurka spoke in Minneapolis today at the Outdoor Expo and I took down his notes on foot care and found some links, including this thread. He recommends shoes that keep your feet cool (he u...	In First Aid and Survival Gear & Accessories April 26, 11:31pm
	Bear Boxer 101 Contender Can you please provide a link for the Bear Boxer 101 Contender? Thank you. Never mind -- I found the link, I presume it is here: http://www.bareboxer.com/products.htm	In Miscellaneous Products May 23, 6:43pm

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