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Tim Haynes (timalan) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Tim Haynes
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Cook-kit for carry-on? Esbit on airlines? I'm trying to figure out the best cooking solution that is allowed in carry-on. My goal is to be able to take an ultralight pack on a plane, and just head straight to a trailhead upon landing. ... |
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Just a suggestion... ...I know you like your existing bag, but it might be cheaper to just buy a quilt and sell the bag you have. Tim Marshall's enLIGHTened Equipment is selling quilts ~$200 that fit your 20* spec.... |
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Underwear and Chafing Boxer briefs. I picked up some Icebreaker boxer briefs on clearance and really like them for the trail. Comfy and keep down the stink. But for me, the decisive factor is how much I'm going to b... |
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Knife Recommendations I agree with one of the other posters -- it's impossible to make a good recommendation without a little more knowledge of what you want to do with a knife. Do you want to sharpen sticks, gut fi... |
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Ibex Hooded Indie I picked one up at the REI clearance, and have been incredibly pleased with it. Definitely my new favorite layer for fall-winter-spring. I've got some other Ibex stuff that is okay but not all ... |
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"Best way to run" It was a good article and a nice follow up to the book, "Born to Run," that came out a few years ago by the same author. But in the book -- and article -- shoes DO matter. But the reco... |
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GossamerGear - Sleeping pad deals One week left on the GG free shipping offer, so I took a look around their site and discovered that they have several of their sleeping pads in the "deals" section. Seconds and discontinu... |
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Beer in a Can If you can get the Surly lineup, they make the best canned beers I've tried, but unfortunately, they aren't available in the VA/DC/MD/PA/NC/WV area that I hike in most of the time. We'v... |
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Weight/calories? Type of hiking I should add that my hiking is bipolar; solo trips are 20+ miles/day, more speed and distance and much simpler food. Hikes with my wife and other friends are more like 10 miles/day and more relaxed... |
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Weight/calories for hiking Easiest way to add some calories into your diet without adding much weight are nuts. Most nuts (almonds, pecans, pistachios, peanuts, etc) are ~160 cal/oz. Walnuts are even higher at ~185, and m... |
All Reader Reviews by Tim Haynes
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Camp Xenon 4 New for spring/summer 2011, I was really excited about the Camp Xenon 4 poles. They looked like the best value/weight option on the market, so I was really excited to try them out. The 120cm poles spe... |
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Stoic LTWT Sleeping Pad - short I recently picked up a pair of these when they were a good price (~$20/each); I usually use Z-Rests, but my wife prefers an inflatable mat, and these fit the bill for cost/weight/value. shape is nicel... |
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Big Agnes Pumphouse Multi-Use Dry Sack and Pad Pump I agree with previous reviews that this bag only does one thing well -- put air in your sleeping pad. That said, I bring it along on most trips with friends, and it makes it easier for many people -- ... |
