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ROBERT TANGEN (RobertM2S) - BPL Premium Member

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All Forum Posts by ROBERT TANGEN

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Bah MH
MH says, "Steck’s style of Alpine Speed Climbing requires new equipment—gear lighter, simpler and more efficient than anything before." You can't see the implication that Steck&#...

In GEAR » A 10 lb baseweight for Alpine Climbs
July 18, 8:40pm
Bah Humbug to MH
In my not-so-humble opinion, Mountain Hardware’s suggestion that their super gear has contributed to Ueli Steck’s accomplishments is utter nonsense. They specifically hint that Ueli’s gear h...

In GEAR » A 10 lb baseweight for Alpine Climbs
July 18, 8:16pm
Reflective Rocket
Douglas Ide said: “I bought the Brooks Range Rocket tent, which is the reflective cuben.” Douglas, have you formed an over-all impression of the Rocket? P.S. I heard of one owner who thoug...

In GEAR » Terra Nova Ultra 2 two man tent
July 13, 6:50pm
Red Hot heel cups
Among the various Superfeet insoles, the following has the narrowest and most supportive heel cup: "Superfeet REDhot Premium Winter Insoles. Designed for ski and snowboard boots, the Superfee...

In GEAR » Boot fit
July 02, 12:36pm
GU packets = food?
Will the rangers ticket you for leaving GU packets outside of the bear canister? P.S. I always thought a bear canister was for carrying bear meat, live and learn.

In GEAR » Bear canister on SHR - two questions
June 30, 7:12pm
I am not sure how my homemade G4 would hold up.
I have an old, commercially-made G4 and I don't think it has enough structure to transfer much weight to the hips, so all the weight just hangs off your shoulders. Take a look at the BPL artic...

In Gear Lists » First hiking trip / first shot at gear list
June 29, 10:35pm
Don't overlook the Six Moons tent
The Terra Nova uses “one 7.55 mm Scandium Alloy aluminum center hoop pole, and two end carbon fiber struts.” The brand new Six Moons tent uses: “a dual (trekking or optional fixed length) po...

In GEAR » MLD Solo Trailstar
June 23, 12:29pm
Six Moons uses trekking poles
The Terra Nova uses “one 7.55 mm Scandium Alloy aluminum center hoop pole, and two end carbon fiber struts.” The Six Moons tent uses: “a dual (trekking or optional fixed length) pole support...

In Editor's Roundtable » Terra Nova Laser Ultra 1 Tent Review
June 23, 12:24pm
Is backless now fashionable?
Has anyone tried on this backless piece? Here’s what C.A.M.P. says: “The amazing Flash Anorak is unlike any other shell on the market—it has no back! This ultralight windshell is carried in...

In GEAR » Is backless now fashionable?
June 16, 5:22pm
You get a PhD...
in light backback technology!

In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Frameless Backpacks State of the Market Report 2011
Part 2A – Technical Evaluation – Measurement of Pack Volume and Volume Reduction Capability
June 14, 6:44pm

All Reader Reviews by ROBERT TANGEN

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Rab Boreas extremely thin soft shell
1. David Chenault: “I'm a huge fan. It's been a great layer for BC skiing thus far. I expect it to be fairly bug proof too.” 2. Noted mountain climber Nils Nielsen: “The last month I’ve be...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
March 06, 3:44pm
WalMart / "Starter" compression shorts
(Others have written that they like these, and I agree.) The WalMart / “Starter” compression shorts are: 1. Long enough to prevent abrasion, even if you have massively muscled, Greek God-like thighs...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
May 02, 1:12pm
MLD 2009 Revelation
Five Stars! I love the new 2009 Revelation from Mountain Laurel Designs! I haven’t wrung it out like Ryan Jordan did for the pack he recently reviewed, so I don’t have his detailed data base, but th...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 21, 6:12pm