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Jared Baker (simply_light) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest, US
About Me I love the feeling of solitude and the chance to be at one with the world around me.

My passion for MYOG has become not just a hobby, but a way of life, and so started my own company - Simply Light Designs. Right now we focus on mostly backpacking tarps & hammocks along with various accessories.
CityIndianapolis
StateIN
CountryUnited States
My Website URLhttps://www.simplylightdesigns.com/
My PDF Gear ListSummer UL

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System was acting up

In Make Your Own Gear » 2nd MYOG backpack
January 12, 3:33am
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System was acting up

In Make Your Own Gear » 2nd MYOG backpack
January 12, 3:33am
Very Nice
You did an excellent job. I appreciate the use of contrasting colors on the pack, makes it stand out and indicates a superior level of skill to have the confidence to do it that way. Thanks for s...

In Make Your Own Gear » 2nd MYOG backpack
January 12, 3:33am
Cup
PM Sent

In Gear Swap » Cook-kit PIF
January 11, 8:28am
Cup
I'll take the cup. Thanks.

In Gear Swap » Cook-kit PIF
January 11, 8:26am
Knife
I'll always carry a heavier knife. I tried some of the smaller (under 1 oz) ones, but found them feeling too small and fragile. So, I keep coming back to my Bark River one at 6 ounces. Y...

In GEAR » Where does durability win over light weight?
January 10, 9:47am
Doesn't appear practical for backpacking
There is a lot of material in that setup and then there is the ladder. Even using some of the lightest materials available, it would weigh much more than alot of the heavier hammock set ups. ...

In GEAR » Tentsile tent/hammock
January 10, 8:14am
PETZL e+LITE
I really like my PETZL e+LITE. Regularly runs @ $30, but you can often find them on sale for a little less. Mine weighed in at .92 oz with batteries. That lightweight and it still has the ...

In GEAR » Headlamp recommendations
January 10, 4:58am
Tsunami
From what has been reported, they are based out of Japan and their facilities were affected by the Tsunami in 2011. I guess it has taken them some time to get back on their feet and of course they...

In GEAR » REI and Evernew and Tiware
January 10, 4:50am
Just saw this
Check out the below thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=72096 I just saw it a little while ago and while I am not crazy...

In GEAR » how do you stop pillow sliding off sleeping mat
January 10, 4:45am

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