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Gross Bob (redmonk) - BPL Lifetime Member

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Rain
What happens if it rains, obviously we hike in and camp, but with regards to support vehicles ? Homeless lady i see everyday told me it is supposed to rain, and she is as reliable as the weath...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0 1/25-27, 2013 Henry W Coe
January 22, 4:39pm
Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
Maximum short term profit at the expense of the health of our society, and a prevention of any safety net. I look forward to some generations accepting responsibility for what they have done. ...

In Chaff » Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
January 22, 3:51pm
Idle wondering: why no short/wide pads?
An inflatable pad that is too wide is a heat sink.

In GEAR » Idle wondering: why no short/wide pads?
January 20, 1:00pm
expired account access
You either need to get Patagonia to make a request to have information scrubbed on your behalf, or know the owners preferred form of direct contact and hope for a response.

In Community Support Forum » expired account access
January 12, 9:52am
Better Hook and Loop?
Rip-tie ?

In Make Your Own Gear » Better Hook and Loop?
January 08, 12:51pm
moleskin vs leukotape
That is kinesio tape, it features one way stretch, heat activated adhesive, and a great texture making it suitable for toes and other difficult areas. Leukotape is no stretch, zinc oxide adhes...

In GEAR » moleskin vs leukotape
January 08, 12:40pm
Damn those mountain bike hooligans!!!
nice troll.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » "Damn those mountain bike hooligans!!!"
January 02, 10:15am
MRE
you will find this list of ingredients with the calorie info. The 1190 calories is for everything. Misunderstanding the label could leave you hungry. INGREDIENTS: HOMESTYLE CHICKEN WITH NOOD...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » New to MRE's
January 01, 3:58pm
Damn those mountain bike hooligans
The problem is apparently a lack of reading comprehension. The signs are obvious, but bikes never yield. The trails where bikes are not allowed are clearly marked, but still they ride. ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » "Damn those mountain bike hooligans!!!"
January 01, 8:24am
2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
It is unfortunate Ryan didn't put someone who cared in a position to assist the members of BPL before embracing his detachment. 2012 wasn't a great year for relations between BPL and the...

In Editor's Roundtable » 2012 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
December 27, 5:22pm

All Reader Reviews by Gross Bob

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BPL Absaroka
Great pack. Smallish, but fits a bearikade expedition. I used it on a JMT thru, and it carried great with 30# in it. Comfortable. Carries on the hips, not much should pressure at all. Would wo...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
October 16, 10:25am