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Douglas Frick (Otter) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Ultralight Timepiece Thanks for posting this. I've been using the heavier Hog Wild Pocket Watch (0.5 oz) because it had a steady white light. (The blinking light on the Watch Light wasn't useful.) I see they no... |
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Re: Re: Re: throw away your boots and socks I have Vibram's original Five Fingers (size 43: 13.0 oz). They felt comfortable while hiking, although not as much protection underfoot as a regular shoe of course. But I had a hot spot on my f... |
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Re: Bushbuddy >For a cross-country trek through the Pacific Northwest however the stove is about ideal. Fires (including in this type of stove) are often banned throughout various national parks and fore... |
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Re: Re: SPAM REMOVAL REQUEST shally parkar is a spammer. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_post/6971/52967/forums/thread_display.html http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackingl... |
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poles >Pole question...I typically set my poles at 128cm. Am I better off buying a fixed length of 130cm or 125cm, or does it really matter? I am leaning towards the 130cm so I can pitch the Gatewood ... |
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Re: Re: Printing TOPO! maps >while HP inks are not. My HP inks have always been waterproof. I test them, plain paper as well as Teslin. Please keep up the discussion. I'm sick of HP drivers and want something b... |
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Re: Warm head wear for using w/quilt? >I'm looking for the right head wear to complement... I wear a Ray-Way Bomber Hat (1.0 oz) by itself to about +20F. |
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Re: Re: Re: Poles - simpler without em >Poles with no straps or non-functional straps are a huge loss in my opinion. Oddly enough, I find I can still use the Nordic-walking technique (essentially the same flat-terrain technique ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Backpacking with a baby! You're gonna have a lot of fun :-) >What advice would you give as the kid gets a little older...say, the toddler years? I know you've seen my post about roping up a toddler, so... |
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Re: How about just one pole? >I remember the Black Diamond Whippet, which was a hybrid trekking pole handle/pick A similar product is the Grivel Condor handle (9.2 oz), also available as a pole top section that is Lek... |
All Reader Reviews by Douglas Frick
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Petzl Zipka I have the original 3-LED Zipka (1.9 oz with Lithium batteries). It is my regular headlamp (when there's little likelihood of hiking at night) and I always carry it with me on day hikes. It isn... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie I grabbed a bunch of random non-Cliff bars at REI before a recent trip. A few of them were wretched, some just indifferent, and a few I thought would be worthwhile to remember for next time. And then ... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System The good points are: fast, fuel-efficient, easy, simple, and reliable boiling water. You can hold it in your hand while you boil water, if finding a place to set up a hot stove is a problem in your en... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I read all of the free articles, and after looking at the abstracts of the Premium articles, I immediately bought a membership. That was well worth it right there. I've also more than saved the price ... |
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Hiking Light Handbook by Karen Berger This is a great intro to lightweight backpacking. She covers all of the major gear areas in an uncomplicated fashion, giving overviews of what, why and how to lighten up. The book includes strategies,... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat I refer to it as my "ugly hat," but it's the one I always grab when it's sunny. I wear this hat in Hawaii, where hiking is hot and steamy. I just tighten the headband a bit (easily and securely adjust... |
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Brunton Helios "Stormproof" lighter I don't have a Brunton Helios lighter, but unfortunately there isn't a way to comment without giving a rating. I do, however, have six butane 'windproof' lighters/torches: a Brunton Firelight, a Solo ... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a thick book with a lot of useful information. I found it inspiring, with a fairly well-balanced idea of hiking and camping with light gear. I've bought copies for friends, with the simple adm... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I have flat feet after wearing rubber slippers in Hawaii for 15 years. When I got back into hiking I found I could only pack for a mile or two before my feet started screaming. Superfeet solved that p... |
