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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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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
E-mail
Very interested, but would like to ask a few questions. What is your e-mail? (your profile isn't set up to recieve PMs)

In Gear Swap » FS: TarpTent Double Rainbow
December 30, 4:51pm
Gaiters for 3-season backpacking: Go or no?
Hey y'all- I have been trying to figure out whether I need gaiters or not. I have never felt I needed them in 7 or so years of backpacking and I am having trouble imagining where the misery ...

In GEAR » Gaiters for 3-season backpacking: Go or no?
December 15, 3:01pm
Tafetta vs. Quantum for quilt liner
Hey y'all- I am looking at purchasing a nunatak quilt. Why would I prefer tafetta over quantum for a liner, or vice versa? I hope everyone's doing well, Jed

In GEAR » Tafetta vs. Quantum for quilt liner
December 10, 9:37pm
Re: Risk management
"The jackass Bear Grylls from Man vs. Wild just broke a bone that was sticking out of his shoulder in a fall in Antartica. His antics are the epitome of what not to do in a survival situation,...

In Philosophy & Technique » Risk management, caution, and the potential benefits of taking chances
December 10, 9:06pm
Re: Homemade Esbit Stoves
How's about .12 ounces? Follow the instructions near the bottom of the page. Compliments of Joe at ZPacks.com http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/ministove.shtml

In GEAR » Homemade Esbit Stoves
December 10, 8:58pm
Re: Pants for Three Seasons?
Dear Tim- Always nice to see another Georgian posting (I'm a native Atlantan). I have the exact same concern as you, wanting to wear pants but contending with our heat and humidity. Here&...

In GEAR » Pants for Three Seasons?
December 10, 8:53pm
Re: thigh exercises to build strength
How do you isolate each quadrant?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » thigh excerises
December 07, 12:30pm
Poncho Tarps and Staying Dry
Hey y'all- I've been trying to figure out what to do about using a poncho tarp and not getting wet after I set up camp but need to do something outside the tarp. The simplest, cheapest, ...

In GEAR » Poncho Tarps and Staying Dry
December 04, 9:29pm

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