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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.
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All Forum Posts by Aaron Sorensen

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Re: exactly right
I have been in to being SUL or even lighter for about 8 years now. I have never been a big gram counter on my big items. The meticulously go through the little things. I start with what would ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How important is pack weight to your overall experience?
September 02, 11:02am

Re: Re: : Ultralight Hunting - is it ethical
We grow more crops of grain to feed cows than anything (almost combined). Ya'all know what happens to them cows. So we grow less crops, let the cows go wild and hunt them? Sounds good to me.

In Chaff » Ultralight Hunting - is it ethical
August 17, 3:17pm

Re: Re: Is this just bad luck with aggressive dogs or is this normal?
My dog is very timid in the back country. Aggressive, no, bark at anything and having another seem as if it's aggressive, possibly, (bite no way). My dog will even stay up most of the night...

In Philosophy & Technique » Is this just bad luck with aggressive dogs or is this normal?
August 16, 3:38pm

RIP Michael Popov
Gordon Wright of Outside Magazine wrote an excellent article that sums up what happened on the day of the run. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/running/trail-running/Michael-Popo...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » RIP Michael Popov
August 15, 10:10am

Re: RIP Michael Popov
Hi Casey, I am in the Coast Guard and happen to be in the middle of the ocean (nowhere) right now. Thank you for this post, I just haven't felt up to it yet and I was waiting for Sarah to s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » RIP Michael Popov
August 13, 2:44pm

Re: Re: The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
Brian, You do realize you said Ultralite? "These days ultralight isn't so much a niche. It’s pretty standard practice for experienced backpackers" That's even a bigger ...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 11, 11:54pm

6 more days
In 6 days a group of 4 will be heading out on the TRT to go for the Supported Record of 38:32. They will have a huge crew, film and even a helo. Here are the details. It will also be on twi...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Tahoe Rim Trail Unsupported Record
August 07, 7:09am

Re: MYO synthetic Quilt: Apex insulation and complete kits
Huzefa, Do you or have there been any kits made using your kit that you can post a picture of?

In Gear Deals » MYO synthetic Quilt: Apex insulation and complete kits
July 28, 1:17pm

Re: Re: Backpacking as Sport
Hello Nathan, "I think it is when I start pushing my limits and become concerned with performance - speed, altitude/hour, etc.." I enjoy doing this on almost all of my hikes. Even ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking as "Sport"?
July 27, 3:32am

Re: Not sport for me
Sport, no way. You have to cross a line between trail running and hiking to not be a sport. A 100 miler could be used entirely on a trail you are hiking but those running are not carrying any...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking as "Sport"?
July 26, 11:45am

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