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Aaron Sorensen (awsorensen) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale South of Forester Pass
About Me Turning my hobby obsession into a part time job and maybe full time job.

I will be selling children's sleeping bags soon.
Stay tuned for updates.
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StateCA

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All Forum Posts by Aaron Sorensen

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Re: my pack size
I find that 1000ci is plenty for up to 3-4 days, but finding a 1000ci pack lets say in the 4-8 oz range that fits well and can take the punishment of a long run is hard. Besides that, it's like hi...

In GEAR » Pack Size
October 12, 8:48pm

Re: Looking for a pair of Trail Runners...
ZAPPOS has great reviews on almost every trail shoe imaginable. I'm looking to get a pair of Asics Trail Attack II's right after I write this. Finishline.com has them on sale for $45.

In GEAR » Looking for a pair of Trail Runners...
October 11, 11:25pm

Re: Pack List for a 100 mi. trip in an undislosed and remote mtn. range
Hey Kevin, I just wanted to coment on what a nice list that was. Skin-out weight at just over 15# is pretty amazing for an of trail outing. Since your list has obviously been a lot of work in th...

In Gear Lists » Pack List for a Sierra High Route variation
October 04, 10:03pm

Re: "DYI" backpacks - how to have a hydration sleeve AND use your pad as a frame....
Hey Ben, Do you really need a hydration sleeve? If you put the pad next to you back and have the hydro pack hand over it, it will hold the pad in place.

In Make Your Own Gear » "DYI" backpacks - how to have a hydration sleeve AND use your pad as a frame....
September 30, 4:49pm

Re: Spotlite was pre-production version
Don, Thank's for the info. It really is nice to have a lite weight jacket that will play double duty with the wind and rain. As far as the Reed pants go, do you have any idea when the 07 will be...

In GEAR » GoLite Virga now available
September 30, 4:32pm

Re: Re: Have I been conned?
Hey Nigel, You may think the price paid for the subscription is more for the cost savings of gear than anything, but there is more to this site. As far as the lay-out goes, most of them are in ...

In GEAR » Have I been conned?
September 30, 4:21pm

Re: Pertex Quantum-Cuben Fiber Bivy-Finished
Hey Bill, I have another idea I use for my balloon bed. Just inflate the balloons once with the pump. It stretches it out enough that you can orally inflate it the next time. As far as the ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG Pertex Quantum - Cuben Fiber Bivy
September 30, 3:27pm

Re: Re: GoLite Virga now available
Just noticed, Golite changed the weight to 8oz.

In GEAR » GoLite Virga now available
September 29, 9:52pm

Re: GoLite Virga now available
O.K. no has done a review on this yet so I'll give it a wack. First of all the overall design is very good, but The fit is huge. You'll notice on the spotlight that the tester is 6' 4" and it ...

In GEAR » GoLite Virga now available
September 28, 7:43pm

JMT Unsupported
Thank's Colleen, I remember hearing something about that, but I thought it was just Yosemite. I am planning on doing this same attempt Al is next year. I'm still not sure if I'll go for the 5 da...

In Editor's Roundtable » John Muir Trail (JMT) Record Attempt - Unsupported, Without Resupply
September 27, 11:16am

All Reader Reviews by Aaron Sorensen

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Fenix L2D-CE
Everything else is just a light. For its weight, its 2-40 times brighter and lasts 5-10 time longer. Now they just need to make a 3AAA headlamp with a 5/15/35 lumens setting. The only problem...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
May 13, 10:33pm

Golite 2006 Reed Pants
I got the 2006 version with out the leg zippers because it is what I wanted, (the lighter version). I'm sure the breathability that Golite claims for it is accurate, but something twice as good...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 11, 1:20pm

Nuwai 1 Watt (HLX-712L)
The Nuwai HLX-712L ROCKS!!! I found it hear for $27 http://www.amondotech.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=874 The CR123A Batteries are only $1 each as well. I have been using the Pe...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 13, 8:47pm

The North Face 2005 Hightail Long
I have a few issues with this bag that will never get addressed because the new ones have been changed completely. First the good. I found it on sale for $230. The long is only 3 oz more than t...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
December 01, 6:23pm

Gatorade Bottle
I have yet to have one of these leak on me. They have taking over as my go to water holder since they have been out. Platy's are just too finiky IMO. I just wish they made one a little bigger. ...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
November 30, 7:58pm