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Scott Bentz (scottbentz) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Southern California
About Me I live in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. I can get to a lot of nice hiking areas right from my street or travel for 15 minutes to higher elevations in the Angeles National Forrest. I started packing again with my sons in their Boy Scout troop. I was definitely not light that first trip 6 years ago and have been reducing my pack weight ever since. I mainly pack a few times a year in the Eastern and Western Sierras.
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All Forum Posts by Scott Bentz

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Havasupai
Our scout troop has been there a number of times. I have been once. Unfortunately, I went after the disastrous storms that hit a few years ago. It's a straight 10 mile hike. You drop quickly on...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Havasu Falls
November 17, 1:48pm
Leaving things
Leaving things on purpose is a great way to extend one's experience in lightweight backpacking. Some of us just feel more comfortable with some of our stuff. When you start making lists you see...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Gear left at home
October 10, 5:06pm
Golden Trout Wilderness Sept 7-10, 2011
This summer has been real busy with travel out of the country and kids coming and going to all kinds of different places. Needless to say, I did not get a hike in this summer. A friend of mine had ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Golden Trout Wilderness Sept 7-10, 2011
September 16, 3:33pm
Smelly
That's why we have fires in the back country. So everyone smells like smoked BO.

In Editor's Roundtable » Ultralight Tip of the Week
September 12, 9:05am
Weekender
I have a Weekender and use it in my Mariposa Plus. I am glad to hear it fits in the Gorilla since that is probably my next pack. I pack mine the same. Stuff on bottom; canister on top. Except for o...

In GEAR » Weekender/Gorilla
August 29, 9:37am
Why Platypus?
I think it has to do with the philosophy of the lightweight packer. Camelbacks are systems. They have packs you place them in so you can wear them. That makes them heavy. I have seen many a hik...

In GEAR » Why are Platypus hydration bladders to popular here?
August 22, 4:09pm
Water
I would suggest you do what you originally had on your list regarding water: 1 Liter Platy + Soda Bottle (make sure it is a wide mouth). I use the soda bottle all day as I drink and then if I need ...

In Gear Lists » JMT July-August Gear List
May 25, 6:20pm
Mariposa Plus
I used a Mariposa Plus on my JMT hike a few years ago. Our longest resupply was also from MTR to Whitney Portal. We had 8 days for that stretch. The Mariposa Plus has plenty of room but for me it i...

In Gear Lists » Still another JMT Gear List 2011
May 25, 5:58pm
UL Course
I got a crew ready to go to Philmont a few years ago. I was especially concerned about the adults. First, I gave a little intro. as to what going lightweight means and then showed the DVD Light...

In Backpacking Light with Scouts » Suggestions for ways to teach a ul course for scouts ?
May 12, 6:27pm
Lightweight at Philmont
Sean, We went 2 years ago. I started in January with a rundown including the video "Lighten Up". My main reason to get everyone to go lightweight was for the leaders. One of the leader...

In Philmont » Pilmont 2011 8/1/11--8/13/11
November 02, 5:45pm

All Reader Reviews by Scott Bentz

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MSR MIOX
We used a MSR Miox on a trip with 9 people (Scouts). We got very spotty results and ended up playing with the unit more than we wanted. It seemed like the perfect solution but was not worth the wait. ...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
June 03, 5:04pm