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Dan Cunningham (mn-backpacker) - BPL Guest

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About Me I obviously enjoy backpacking on the lighter side. I work in technology (UNIX - Dev - Mac - Networking - Graphics - Web - etc) and I'm generally quite laid back.
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CountryUSA
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motivation
Backpacking is obviously quite fun, and that's a big part of why I do it - enjoyment. But when it gets super hot and humid, or cold and wet, or windy and rainy, or whatever, one can begin to as...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » getting motivated...
April 21, 7:39am
Re: Lighting stove/cotton balls
I've noticed many people refer to "vaseline-soaked cotton balls" as a firestarter. I see why that would work, but how exactly do you "soak" them in vaseline? I was amazed...

In GEAR » What do you use to start your fire/stove?
April 21, 7:13am
Re: Re: Coastal Trail - Spring
Regarding a base layer at camp... I'm still waffling back and forth on bringing my Ice Breaker 150 weight wool bottoms (5.75 oz). I'm also contemplating getting some light silk PJ's ins...

In Gear Lists » Coastal Trail - Spring
April 21, 7:01am
Re: Therm-a-rest pads Question
I have a ridgerest, but can't sleep on it. Many can just fine, but not me - I sleep best on air mattresses, and a NeoAir (while quite spendy) weighs the same as a ridgerest. I do know this ...

In GEAR » Therm-a-rest pads Question
April 20, 9:02pm
Re: Re: Quilts and the Ground
I own and use a sleeping bag - a WM MegaLite Long. Honestly, I could use a quilt 90% of the time and save 8 ounces. I never zip the thing up. I only do it when it hits freezing. Otherwise, it'...

In GEAR » Sleeping Bag Help for Tall Claustrophobe
April 20, 8:51pm
mini bic to fire steel
I've always just used a mini Bic with the safety thing removed. They work great and are insanely reliable. When I got my BushBuddy I decided to go old school. I've started using a LiteMy...

In GEAR » What do you use to start your fire/stove?
April 20, 7:35pm
I love the north woods!
I just love the terrain of the north woods. Thanks for the pics. I'm fairly certain that's what then north end of the SHT will look like when I start my thru hike in mid May. You're get...

In Post-Trip Reports » Sub 4lb - Frontenac P.P.
April 20, 7:25pm
Re: Re: Coastal Trail - Spring
I'd be interested to see your list for the SHT. Steven - I've uploaded my current planned gear list to my profile. I keep tweaking it, so I don't know what the final list will look l...

In Gear Lists » Coastal Trail - Spring
April 20, 7:07pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Multiuse?
WB = White blaze... don't bother.

In Multiple Use Gear » Tent stakes in ...
April 19, 8:06pm
Re: Re: re lighter radio
Chris, according to THIS site, the DT-400W is 3.6 ounces. Not sure how reliable that info is, but there ya go. :)

In GEAR » Lighter radio?
April 19, 7:28pm

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