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Randy Martin (randalmartin) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Randy Martin
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Tarp/Bivy vs Tarp/Ground sheet for rain spray protection I am contemplating the idea of abandoning the use of a Bivy under my Tarp during relatively bugless environments (i.e., Colorado in summer). Just wondering if anyone has used something like the ZP... |
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New Jam vs Old Jam Has anyone used/compared the Jam from a couple of years ago (i.e., pre-load lifters with the new version with load lifters). Any real difference in the way it feels to carry 15-20 lbs? |
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Re: Re: No Problems with Nunatak Agreed, it seems very odd to have someone be so uninvolved with a community then show up 11 months later to post something like this and then not even engage in the follow on discussion of what he ... |
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Polycryo vs Zpacks Cuben Groundsheet I currently have polycryo and it mostly works fine. As for wind performance I think a few well placed rocks along the edges generally hold in place. I do admit to being intrigued by the multipurp... |
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Re: ZPacks Frankenstein Groundsheet Pancho Bivy Sorry, I didn't realize that it would actually retain the function of a Poncho after the modification. If it does then you have tremendous piece of multi-use kit. Best of luck! Looking forwar... |
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Question My only question is why buy and sabotage the Poncho which is heavier. Instead you could have just used the straight zPacks cuben groundsheet which is almost 2oz lighter for the same thing? |
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Garbage At that price you can rest assured those are NOT Merino wool and are worthless garbage. You would be itching you face all day. You get what you pay for in this case. Better to get something li... |
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My feedback My buying habits depend a bit on what I am buying. If I am buying a product that is produced by a big name then typically I will purchase at REI or will purchase online where price and reputatio... |
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Excellent video Nice job Ryan. While I don't have a son, I do have a teenage daughter and can empathize with the lack of interest by today's youth in outdoor activities because of the "inconvenience&... |
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Re: Re: Syn/down sleep system Tim at Enlightened Equipment recently responded to a question I posed about using two quilts in winter instead of one. His advice was to put the lower rated quilt on top (i.e., a 40 degree) and th... |
All Reader Reviews by Randy Martin
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Katabatic Gear Bristlecone (Regular Length, Wide Width) I have had the Bristlecone Bivy for a year and really appreciate the side zipper for ease of entry/exit. The mesh is just right for breathability and views. The stake out loops are nice when you wan... |
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Marmot Atom The bag is true to it's 40 degree rating and when I sleep with insulating layers on I have comfortably slept in this bag down to the upper 20's. If you are cold in this bag at 50 then I suspe... |
