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John Kays (johnk) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by John Kays
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Re: Most Breathable Sub-6oz Wind Shirt W/ Hood? I have an OR Ion, 3.5 oz, in which I have experienced problems with breathability. The most breathable and thus most comfortable wind shirt I own is a L.L. Bean Mountain Anorak made from suplex nyl... |
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Re: Re: w/b fabrics in a tarptent Mike, Why not try a super cheap breathable fabric which would allow for you to make a very lightweight tent using the lightweight Tyvek used in disposable hazmat clothing. I have been using this... |
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Re: Re: Re: Poles - simpler without em I don’t use them either. However several years ago knee pain was plaguing me and an engineer I had been working with suggested I try Biogrips/ e3 grips. They are molded plastic designed to lightl... |
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Re: Re: BTW - Aluminum Mug Question Apparently some of you have been unsuccessful in finding the aluminum mug at Walmart. The mug/pot has an Imusa label on it and is manufactured and/or imported from Mexico. It has been discussed qui... |
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Re: Epic Tarptent? Mike, Since you would be using breathable fabric, have you thought about dispensing with the use of no-see-um and having a complete epic tent down to the poly bottom? John |
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Re: North Rim I didn't see a response to this query. Hiking up the No. Kaibab is a vastly different experience from hiking the down to the river from the South Rim. I wouldn't miss the opportunity to do... |
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Re: Re: Snow Peak 900 $33.78 You are welcome Jim. The mug was purchased back in January in the housewares section of the Santa Ana Walmart for approximately $2.75. It was sitting on my gear shelf and just looking at the mug it... |
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Re: Nesting Pot The BB Ultra nests in the Walmart Aluminum Mug, wt 4 oz, just about perfect, like they were made for each other. |
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Re: Re: Re: My question, too. Happy birthday John. I have no experience with the Conduit but purchased the Jam2 based on my experience with the bigger GoLite Trek which I use for my winter pack. The Trek, for me, carries loads ... |
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Re: New Fire Starter? How many fire starters are in the package? How much did it cost? Is it solid or gel, etc? Can a small amount be used and the package re-sealed? If the price is right, it looks like a worthwhile tri... |
All Reader Reviews by John Kays
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ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tarp Hexamid Solo with beak, a feature I recommend. Camped in open with no tree coverage earlier in September. Zero condensation! The guylines are braided mason's line from Home Depot coupled with Micr... |
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Western Mountaineering Megalite The Megalite has kept me warm and comfortable down into the 20s even though I am not a particularly warm sleeper. I used it in January combined with a Montbell UL Down Inner pants and jacket and was v... |
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Montrail Namche Good support and torsional rigidity. Very light weight and good fit for my feet. This mid-ankle boot needed lacing hooks for the top two holes. It was a chore both removing the boots and putting the... |
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Tarptent Contrail My Contrail arrived last fall but opportunity to use it has come only twice. All of the positive comments above regarding the quality of workmanship and ease of pitching are agreed with here. It is a ... |
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Golite Hex 3 Can't add much to what has already been said. For me it is the perfect two man shelter, particularly in nasty damp weather. |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Took the Bushbuddy to the woods for the first time last weekend on a hike in the Southern Sierra north of Kennedy Meadows up to Monache Meadows. I wasn’t expecting much from the stove but I didn’t tak... |
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TarpTent Henry's success, in my opinion, is no accident or result of mere happenstance of good market timing. I have purchased several products from him and marvel at his total devotion to putting the cust... |
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Sling-Light Chair w/ body and kneck rest In the 1989 passing through Crabtree Meadows coming over from Guyot Saddle, my first glimpse was a hiker enjoying what appeared to be the maximum comfort and serenity one could possibly experience in ... |
