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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Silnylon packs
Cuben probably has a higher profit margin, so it may be all about the money. Silnylon packs are just fine.

In GEAR » Where have all the silnylon packs gone?
March 17, 9:45pm
Re: hidden weight
What happens if the door fob battery dies while on a trip? Can you get back into your car?

In Gear Lists » Consumables Question
March 17, 2:24pm
Re: Frontier Pro vs Sawyer Squeeze
The Sawyer does not filter virus particles, so you would pre or post treat for those.

In GEAR » That "Hydration Revolution" from Sawyer
March 17, 10:02am
Re: +1 Earplugs , Benadryl and Hot Whisky Cider
Remember the danger in mixing benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) with alcohol drinks. Both depress your breathing in an additive way.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backcountry insomnia
March 16, 6:53pm
Re: aquamira during pregnancy
Only her OB/GYN should answer this question. From Aqua Mira website: "Can I take Potable Aqua® Chlorine Dioxide tablets while I'm pregnant? Using Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Tab...

In GEAR » aquamira during pregnancy
March 16, 4:37pm
Re: Gear Swap Etiquette
This is at least the second complaint like this. Never buy gear without asking questions (how many owners?, all parts present?, condition of item?) and seeing pictures.

In Gear Swap » Gear Swap Etiquette
March 16, 8:26am
Re: Local Wally World carrying Mountain House
It's been going on for some time, Mountain House sold at Walmart, more than a year in my area.

In Gear Deals » Local Wally World carrying Mountain House
March 16, 8:17am
Re: Minimal food
Sounds dangerous and not recommended, but that is just my opinion.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Minimal food
March 14, 4:33pm
Re: Re: Strange Foot Issues
To test for Localized Interdigital Neuritis (Morton's Neuroma) see below. At first glance it does not sound like typical neuroma pain. "A provocative examination, as shown below, involv...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Strange Foot Issues
March 13, 10:57pm
Re: I need Sizing Help for the Mont-bell Tachyon Jacket & EX LIGHT DOWN JACKET
I usually buy one size larger than my chest size to make sure a wind shirt fits over any insulation piece. Let us know if only a size large (your chest size) does fit over the large insulated jacke...

In GEAR » I need Sizing Help for the Mont-bell Tachyon Jacket & EX LIGHT DOWN JACKET
March 11, 4:46pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm