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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Colorado
About Me My primary pursuits are mountaineering (hiking with the goal of a summit) but I am beginning to re-kindle my love of Backpacking. In particular I have become a big fan of the Ultralight approach and love this website. I seem to be in a perpetual state of shelter/sleep system evaluation. My current setup for shelter is a GG SpinnTwinn with MLD Bug Bivy (summer) or Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy(colder). Sleep system is Katabatic Chisos 40 degree quilt with Neoair short.
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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin

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Re: Nemo Meta 1p $147 at REI
Agreed. I have this Tent available for shorter trips where I am willing to take the weight penalty over my SpinnTwin. Works well for Tall people as well with it's 100" length as long as ...

In Gear Deals » Nemo Meta 1p $147 at REI
February 13, 10:02am
Exped Schnozzel is also a pack liner
The schnozzel has 45L capacity which functions very well as a waterproof pack liner. And you don't need a pack cover for rain protection if you can fit most all of your contents inside your pa...

In Multiple Use Gear » Exped Schnozzel is also a pack liner
February 13, 8:24am
Re: re: vest
"Sadly I dont think im going to be in the 5 pound range anymore unless I keep using my CCF. Still I am at 6.43 pounds, and once I add a down jacket ill be around 6.9 pounds for a kit thats pr...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL gear list, how does it look?
February 13, 8:16am
Re: Bottoms "?"
I know I am personally looking at getting the Zpacks Poncho Groundsheet myself and plan to take my GoLite Tumalo rain pants as well. Having hiked last year when I had my Golite Poncho, I didn'...

In Gear Lists » Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)
February 12, 1:59pm
RE: Eddie
Yeah, I sadly confirmed that Eddie Bauer is no longer making the Sirocco wind jacket which was by far the best value in the marketplace for a 5oz hooded wind jacket at $50. I called to one of the ...

In GEAR » Hooded Windshirts
February 11, 2:45pm
eVent
Get an eVent bivy. Breathability of eVent is unsurpassed.

In GEAR » Breathable Bivvy - Alpine Conditions and Down Bag
February 09, 8:45pm
SOLD FS GoLite Poncho Tarp Yellow $30 shipped CONUS
SOLD

In Gear Swap » FS GoLite Poncho Tarp Yellow $30 shipped CONUS
February 08, 10:06pm
Re: Re: Re: Peak XV fill weight
EU 750fp is no more than 800fp US and so a little less quality than the Peak XV jacket at US 850fp. Peak XV is fully baffled construction as well so that shouldn't be a difference between thos...

In GEAR » Anyone own a Eddie Bauer Peak XV
February 08, 11:57am
Re: Peak XV down fill weight
"I've read many wonderful reviews about this jacket, but if they reduce down, I don't think that is the same good jacket anymore." Disagree with that statement. I challenge yo...

In GEAR » Anyone own a Eddie Bauer Peak XV
February 07, 4:32pm
Re: Want To BORROW "beginner" flat tarp
I would add this. When I went through this transition I jumped straight to the GoLite Poncho Tarp (Small Tarp) and ended up having to back up a step and now have a GG SpinnTwinn. I would just cau...

In Gear Swap » Want To BORROW "beginner" flat tarp
February 07, 4:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin

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Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width)
I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
May 15, 6:03pm
Marmot Atom
The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
May 31, 1:59pm