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David Lewis (davidlewis) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Nova Scotia, Canada
About Me Hiker. Surfer. Yogi. Web Designer. Wannabe Programmer. Been backpacking for about 7 years. Only ever did one traditional trip and that was enough. So I've essentially always been ultralight. I also volunteer with my local ground Search & Rescue team.
CityHalifax
StateNova Scotia
CountryCanada
My Website URLhttp://uniondesign.ca

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All Forum Posts by David Lewis

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Re: $260-00 BMW Arc sleeping bags
I, personally, am always willing to pay more when I have the option of buying that extremely rare item that is not made in a sweatshop (borders may be arbitrary, but human rights are not). However,...

In GEAR » $260-00 BMW Arc sleeping bags
October 06, 5:15am

Re: spinnshelter/bivy combo
If you're sold on the Bivy idea, why not pair it with a BMW nano tarp instead? I bought a SpinnShelter specifically because it's (essentially) weather proof so I don't need to use a Bivy. But if I ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Bivvy sack with Tarp Tents ?
October 03, 10:51am

UL Sin
I don't own Bruce's UL Low Rise Cot... but I don't sleep well when backpacking and I keep thinking about getting one. The newest design is 26 oz. Crazy amount of weight for your "pad", I know... bu...

In Gear Lists » How do you UL ?
September 29, 5:50pm

Re: Re: Consumables
Paul: I can't take credit for the paper packaging idea actually. I read that in Beyond Backpacking. Ray would package his own custom grain mix in paper and burn the paper. Reduces your trash weight...

In Gear Lists » Extreme Light Gear List... Try to make even lighter!
September 28, 3:17am

Consumables
Bill: If you want to count bug dope and sunscreen etc. as consumable... that's fine... but the weight of it's container has to be in the base weight since that part of it's weight will be a cons...

In Gear Lists » Extreme Light Gear List... Try to make even lighter!
September 27, 8:14pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Interesting...
Very MSR Hubba-esq :) In a nutshell, I would say that this new tent, while not the lightest shelter available, is clearly the lightest shelter *in it's class*. i.e... it has many of the same ben...

In GEAR » Henry Shires upcoming shelters
September 26, 7:24pm

Re: Marmot Hydrogen/stuff sack
I have a MontBell Hugger #3. It's got a drawstring built into the lowest baffle... in the footbox. Using this drawstring you can simply stuff the bag into itself. It's a LOT less compressive than t...

In GEAR » Marmot Hydrogen XXS stuff sack & fill rating
September 24, 12:14pm

Re: most efficient fast walking technique
I'm a little skeptical of these running "techniques". Basically, I'd say there are only really two ways of running... heal strike or toe strike. 99% of people probably run with a heal strike. Toe s...

In Philosophy & Technique » most efficient fast walking technique
September 19, 4:44am

Re: solo ideas
"by time spent in the air versus driving, no, it is not. Does that make any difference? It's up to you." Is that really true? Isn't the figure for average car fatalities per year up around 50,00...

In Philosophy & Technique » Hiking Alone
September 18, 11:28am

Re: Re: Re: stove stuff
"The best setup would be a handle that just snapped on firmly and could be removed and placed inside the pot. One that is insulated,comfortable and offeres good support,and is super light." That...

In Make Your Own Gear » Alcohol Stove
September 17, 9:07pm

All Reader Reviews by David Lewis

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Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stove
It's a sweat little stand / holder... but it's too big for a small cup or my beer can pot. I wish they'd make a smaller version. p.s. Despite the photo below, I still would never use this stand wit...

In Stoves - Other
March 16, 6:11am