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Linda Vassallo (eastbayhiker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Eastbay
About Me Returned eight years ago to backpacking after a 35 year hiatus. That first loaded pack weighed 30 lbs (total) and that was my day pack!. After several years of tweeking my pack load I have been able to reduce the weight that I carry. My base weight is now 8-10 lbs depending on the type of trip
CitySan Ramon
StateCA
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Re: Re: Lightweight "lid" for cooking pot
Thanks Tony. Thought I'd bite the bullet and try posting something. Still counting ozs. My base wt is down to 11.37 ozs and can shave another lb when/if I drop my rain gear and exchange the...

In GEAR » Lightweight "lid" for cooking pots
November 23, 7:07pm
Re: Lightweight "lid" for cooking pot
Right. The foil replaces the titanium lid, keeps the heat in and allows for a faster boiling time than without a lid

In GEAR » Lightweight "lid" for cooking pots
November 23, 5:08pm
Re: montbell jacket sizing for women
Hi Angela: I just returned a Montbell Women's Thermawrap because it was indeed smaller than expected. They seem to run very tight compared to usual sizing. So the size small may fit if that&...

In GEAR » montbell jacket sizing for women
November 23, 4:02pm
Lightweight "lid" for cooking pots
Not sure if this is where to post this: To save weight my husband has replaced the titanium lid on our Titan Kettle with a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. This reduces wt from 1.3 oz for the l...

In GEAR » Lightweight "lid" for cooking pots
November 23, 3:56pm
Re: Emigrant Wilderness
Tony: Your photos are awesome. They truly show the beauty of the area. I never tire of looking at your photos and reading your commentary. Linda V

In Photo Gallery » Emigrant Wilderness
November 12, 4:52pm
Re: Re: BPL clothing for women
I am also interested in the Thorofare pants and shirt but am not sure about sizing, fit. So...am adding my name to the list of women interested in a future line of "woman's" cloth...

In BPL.com News and Info » Backpacking Light's New Thorofare Collection
August 26, 10:00pm
Re: How heavy is the shirt on my back?
Hi Bill: I would be interested in reading of your experiences with the new Thorofare shirt and pants. I am also considering purchasing them as I tend to hike warm. I'm always looking for ...

In GEAR » How heavy is the shirt on my back?
August 25, 2:32pm

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