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Roger Caffin (rcaffin) - BPL Staff

My Locale Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe
About Me Research Scientist. Been walking all my life, mainly off-track - we don't have 'trails' here, and I always go with my wife. Summer and winter, lowland and highland, Australia and Europe. Forced into UL gear by heavy packs and increasing age. :-)
Example Gear List at http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/caffins_4_month_gear_list.html

BPL email: roger@backpackinglight.com
CitySydney
StateNSW
CountryAustralia
My Website URLhttp://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/

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All Forum Posts by Roger Caffin

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Re: AT, CDT or PCT?
Hi Shawn > because the northern terminus at Mt. Katahdin will close typically sometime in October to all except parties with special approval and experience in snow/ice mountaineering. ?????...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » AT, CDT or PCT?
October 12, 4:17am

Re: Sizing...
Hi Ryan > What size Pullover do you have? Is it one of the newer makes (I heard the sizing is a bit different)? It seems I'd need to get a large to get a longer torso length, but my chest...

In GEAR » Is 6'2" too tall for a Cocoon Pullover?
October 11, 2:50pm

Re: 3M 9485pc tape
> Of all the stuff that I’ve tried, 3M9485 ¾” tape works the best. This is one of the preferred 'seam-stick' tapes used by sail makers to make spinnakers out of ... (NON-silicone...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Fiber - Q&A
October 11, 4:34am

Re: Stuff sack for sleeping bag
Hi Ian > Size is more important than weight so a compression sack would be great Did you really say that?????

In GEAR » Stuff sack for sleeping bag
October 10, 4:03am

Re: Is 6'2" too tall for a Cocoon Pullover?
> I am 6'2" and 160 lbs (skinny little guy). I've seen a few people say this might be too tall for the Pullover? Hum ... I'm 5' 7" and I found the Cocoon just long en...

In GEAR » Is 6'2" too tall for a Cocoon Pullover?
October 09, 7:59pm

Re: Extend 30 degree bag to 0 degree
> My problem is my lack of experience with temps from 0 to 15 degrees at night. It gets COLD. No, this is not a silly comment! > Tent:Coleman exponent Inyo 2 (does this add 10 degrees?) ...

In GEAR » Extend 30 degree bag to 0 degree
October 09, 7:56pm

Re: Synth fill Balaclava
> The BMW Cocoon Pro 90 and 60 Balaclavas with Polarguard Delta are the only ones? jeez, red. Why red? Heh. Because red is a nice colour inside a tarp/tent! It LOOKS warm.

In GEAR » Advice Starting Quilt Sleep System
October 09, 7:46pm

re titanium cones???
Hi Brett > Some of the new cones are also available in Titanium The pots come in titanium, yes. But I have not seen any Cones in titanium yet. Are you sure?

In GEAR » Should I go for simply an alcohol stove or a Caldera Cone?
October 09, 4:17am

Re: Mid panel tie out question
> sewing a piece of grosgrain to a 6" by 6" piece on spinnaker and then attaching the small piece to the tarp with diluted silicone sealant. Has any one tried this before for a tie-out...

In Make Your Own Gear » Mid panel tie out question
October 09, 4:01am

Re: Re: Advice Starting Quilt Sleep System
Doug wrote: >Headgear- After several years with quilts, I go heavy on this insulation. I personally use a Cocoon Hoody and a Cocoon balaclava in those temps. I'd go for a warm insulated b...

In GEAR » Advice Starting Quilt Sleep System
October 09, 3:58am

All Reader Reviews by Roger Caffin

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Skinny Skis, Jacksons Hole XC Skis
My wife and I had to re-equip with new XC skis, NNN-BC bindings and boots this year. We found several companies which could supply the models we were looking for and ship overseas (to Australia), and ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
October 28, 3:08pm

Darn Tough Vermont Socks Customer Service
I got a pair of the DTV boot socks in a BGT Test. I gave them hell for four months. It didn't seem to have had any effect on them. Roland B is a very helpful guy too.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
May 06, 3:53am

Coleman Exponent Xtreme Stove
I have been using the Xtreme in the snow for many years. I have never ever had any problems with it. It lights and runs completely reliably. It will run down to -26 C (-15 F) because the gas mix in t...

In Stoves - White Gas
October 24, 4:17pm

Snow Peak Gigapower Ti
I've used mine for ... many years now. I was initially irritated by the valve off position, but then I wondered: It is otherwise superbly made: what if the valve position is deliberate? Why would th...

In Stoves - Canister
December 29, 10:04pm