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Matthew Zion (mzion) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Boulder, CO
About Me Eagle Scout. Navy Veteran.

AT '10; CT yo-yo '11; PCT '12
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Re: Canister
"Matthew...why is carrying a cannister BS" I'd prefer to avoid a forum flame war -- I fully understand the canisters purpose. A blanketing policy of "idiot-proofing" bac...

In GEAR » Bear canister on SHR - two questions
June 30, 10:10am
Re: Interpretation
You're required to have a canister so take the smallest/lightest one so you can say you have one but carry a Ursack to supplement the volume. I think you'll be more concerned with rodents ...

In GEAR » Bear canister on SHR - two questions
June 29, 1:56pm
Re: Why do A-holes drink light beer?
This is certainly my snob opinion. There are certainly times and places for light beer or any beer that isnt black in color. But if your favorite beer isn't "Insert Name" Imperial S...

In Philosophy & Technique » Why do A-holes drink light beer?
June 26, 10:33am
Re: Resealing
Dunno if this helps at all--resealing with an iron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kumSl-cbLlY

In GEAR » Resealing edges on an inflatable matress
June 20, 10:17am
Re: TRT
Jetboil, Bowl and Cup? I'm sure you can easily eliminate one of these. If you're going to take Aqua mira leave the filter at home. Funnel?? You can use your cup to dip and pour if you...

In Gear Lists » Late July TRT list
June 20, 8:32am
Re: Thanks guys
Thanks guys. Definitely gets me looking in the right direction.

In GEAR » Calling all Photographers
June 11, 3:40pm
Calling all Photographers
I haven't owned a camera since I smashed the display screen on a brand new camera in Spain 7 years ago (funny to think that at the time 5 mp was cutting edge and now my phone has the same image...

In GEAR » Calling all Photographers
June 11, 10:33am
Re: Pocket
"how would this differ from keeping it at the bottom of your pack, outside of your pack liner which is waterproof?" Difficulty getting out later has been addressed. I'd also point...

In GEAR » What use is a big, center mesh pocket on your pack to you?
June 09, 7:39pm
Re: Torso Length
It fits my torso. My pad measures 29.5" in length and I'm 5'11". I find it adequately warm but when in doubt I use it along with one of the 1/8" full length. Both pads wei...

In GEAR » GG Nightlight Sleeping Pad (Torso Length)
June 09, 5:52am
Re: Waterproofing
I spoke to Mike about the 'waterproofing' at trail days and he explained that all the seams are taped with the exception of the seams on the back panel. This is where they close up the bag...

In Editor's Roundtable » Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider Backpack Review
June 08, 6:55pm

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