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David Drake (DavidDrake) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale North Idaho
About Me Long-time backpacker. Sculptor, designer, university instructor.
CityMoscow
StateIdaho
CountryUS
My Website URLhttp://ddrake.net
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Re: Are more backpackers a good thing?
Seems I've read interest in backpacking has actually declined since the 70s and 80s, although this may be as percentage of population, rather than absolute numbers. Regardless, in my view th...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Are more backpackers a good thing?
May 03, 12:04pm

Fixing holes in Prolite?
Just discovered 2 small prickly pear spines in my TR Prolite. Will Seam Grip along be a good fix, or should I use the nylon patches?

In GEAR » Fixing holes in Prolite?
May 02, 11:31pm

My First MYOG Pack After Six Weeks Use
Had my pack out on the trail for the first time this weekend--a three-day, 45 mile hike with my daughter in the Hells Canyon Wilderness along the Idaho Snake River Trail. Prior to that, I was usin...

In Make Your Own Gear » Finished First MYOG Pack
May 02, 10:39pm

Re: On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow
Bookmarked. Thanks for another great article, Dave.

In Editor's Roundtable » On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow
May 02, 5:58pm

Re: Re: "Modify shoe lacing system with cord lock?"
Zack, In my experience, Eugene Smith is one of the softest "spoken" and most consistently helpful people on these forums. (The quotes around "spoken" are because I've never...

In Make Your Own Gear » Modify shoe lacing system with cord lock?
May 02, 5:28pm

Re: Will copper foil withstand a wood fire?
FWIW, copper is also significantly heavier (as in denser) than steel. Not sure what the advantage would be (at least in pot or windscreen application), even if it did withstand wood fire temps.

In Make Your Own Gear » Will copper foil withstand a wood fire?
May 02, 9:43am

Re: Drops vs tabs
No difference in concentration between Aquamira drops and tabs. Here's a link to the thread where Dan Durston reiterates this, and links to a letter from Aquamira COO (also posted on BPL forum...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Giardia Outbreak
April 26, 1:39pm

Re: Re: backpack questions for the sewing experts
I had similar issues on my last project, and that was sewing only thin layers of nylon, on what is usually a very reliable machine. Just checked the manual and (embarrassed to admit it) it looks l...

In Make Your Own Gear » backpack questions for the sewing experts
April 26, 11:35am

Re: Re: Highest calorie per ounce Freeze dried meal?
I also like MaryJane's stuff, (even if the FarmGirl persona thing is a little cheesy) mostly because it tastes great. MaryJane's Farm is located in the same town I am, so our local food co...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Highest calorie per ounce Freeze dried meal?
April 26, 11:21am

Re: warranty
Hi Zack, FWIW, here's my experience going from traditional full-leather goretex boots (Danner Mountain Lights) to mesh trail runners. >Started with Keen Ridgeline (no longer made), @ 13 ...

In GEAR » Lightweight, breathable, waterproof shoes
April 26, 10:49am

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