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Jed Augustine (jaugusti) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Appalachians/Rockies
About Me Student at the University of Chicago. I don't have much time to backpack, so I want to make my kit as simple and easy to go as possible. I am interested in the cathartic effects of spending time in the wilderness and its application in therapy and counseling.
CityAtlanta
StateGA
CountryUnited States
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All Forum Posts by Jed Augustine

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Fiery Gizzard: A different season
I think this was Fall '07, though I can't say for certain

In Photo Gallery » Fiery Gizzard
January 17, 12:23pm
A magical trail
Great photos John. I've never been there in the dead of winter. Looks like the waters up since the last time I was there, when much of the stream bed was dry about a mile down from Black Canyo...

In Photo Gallery » Fiery Gizzard
January 16, 5:58pm
Re: FS: MLD DuoMid
Hey Chris- What version is this? Hope you're well, Jed

In Gear Swap » FS: MLD DuoMid
January 16, 7:52am
Hip Belts and Hip Belt Pockets
Hey y'all- I have always had the impression that winged hip belts are more comfortable because they "wrap" your waist more, which is to say distribute pressure over a larger area. ...

In GEAR » Hip Belts and Hip Belt Pockets
January 15, 9:17pm
Durability: 1.5 oz Cuben vs. Ron's Dyneema X
Hey y'all, Can anyone comment, if not from experience than from a theoretical perspective, on the comparative durabily of Joe at ZPacks ~1.5 oz/sqyd Cuben and Ron at MLD's Dyneema X? ...

In GEAR » Durability: 1.5 oz Cuben vs. Ron's Dyneema X
January 15, 5:30pm
Re: What Pack
Also, never discount the benefit of a good, well organized and easy to read book to help you figure this all out. This website sells a few. Check out "Lightweight Backpacking & Camping: A ...

In GEAR » Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65
January 13, 9:26pm
Re: what size
If I could figure out these dang interwebs, I'd post links to good packs. But as I can't, take a look at the following, which would be good 2-4 day packs, and in your budget. I'll list ...

In GEAR » Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65
January 13, 8:49pm
Re: RE:"Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65"
An excellent bit of mathematics, Evan! I'm at the tail end of a year of whittling down, and at this point, I'm not sure what volume I need for my new baseweight! Your info will be really he...

In GEAR » Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65
January 13, 7:46pm
Re: Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65
My first reaction is that 60-65 liters is a lot for a 2-3 trip. Am I misunderstanding?

In GEAR » Looking for a pack under $130 Terra vs TFX Hrizon 65
January 13, 7:21pm
The daring couple's website
http://www.acrosstheandes.com/index.html

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » BPL should do an interview or article on toughest thru-hike recently done.
January 13, 4:07am

All Reader Reviews by Jed Augustine

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
I'm partial too, though not from Seattle. Growing up in Atlanta there are not many places to go within the city that can excite you about the outdoors, but whenever the parents told me we were ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 22, 1:44pm