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Richard DeLong (Legkohod) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Richard DeLong
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poncho weight Yes, 200g for my version of it. I rarely wear it without a pack. It's floppy in the back without one and the arm holes drift forward further down the arms. It's certain okay though. |
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ponchos again Wim, I've used the Golite poncho too. The difference in functionality between that and the mountain rain poncho is very substantial... In the Golite, you have ends flapping about in the wind an... |
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proper poncho for inclement conditions Yes, that's precisely the sort of poncho I have, based on the Roger Caffin's article of some years back: full-length sleaves, drawcord around the bottom, covers pack fully, front zip with v... |
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What about ponchos? No mention of ponchos in this article. I have tried different raingear system and am a convert to the 200g mountain poncho described on this site. I had it sewn to cover the groin area. This is per... |
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Gear? Great article. I was hoping there would be recommendations for bike-campers: how best to carry your gear, what shelters are good for protecting your bike, etc. Will there be a separate article on t... |
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Solio + camera Melinda, yes, I bought the Olympus VR 310. For 100 days in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Scottish Highlands last summer, I used the following: Solio Charger Olympus VR 310 iPod Touch Apple bluetoot... |
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Can be lightened further... Those are heavy pants, and not particularly warm. Are they for bushwhacking? My combo of Marmot PowerDry leggings (150 g) and sturdy windpants (90 g) is more versatile, warmer, and weighs less (240... |
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maps Chris, I'm actually not carrying a cell phone. I'll have an iPod only. Thanks for the maps. I recognized their fairly good accuracy by comparing them to the Joostens guide. If you would lik... |
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no cell (repeat post) |
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HRP maps Chris, I'll see you in mid-July then. By the way, what is the source of the Google map with the HRP route on your blog page? |
All Reader Reviews by Richard DeLong
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Cocoon Pro 90 Quilt This quilt is underrated (at the moment). I have used the Pro-60 and now the Pro-90. The latter is significantly warmer (~55 F vs. ~61 F as the effective minimum comfort temperature for my near-naked ... |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) I've used the Photon Freedom for nearly 80 days backpacking and am ready to switch to something else. Yes, it is small, light, and relatively convenient. However, the battery life is 30-60 minutes... |
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REI Sub-Kilo 20 degree This is basically a 35 degree bag for me. There are a lot warmer bags and quilts for this weight. Basically, I'm rating this a 4 because of all the "5" ratings so far, whereas I don'... |
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Golite Umbrella I would trade any piece of UL gear for one of these umbrellas due to its sheer practicality. Nothing can replace the effect of a sun-reflecting umbrella at 15000' in the Andes or high up on the Co... |
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Montane Quickfire This lightweight (11 oz, size L) eVent jacket is great. I like all the features, which have been carefully thought through, and there is nothing I don't like about the jacket. The cut is great for... |
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Icebreaker Skin 200 Mondo Zip This shirt fits my thin frame and longish arms (size L). I've worn it about 100 days (50 hiking, 50 in town) and it shows no signs of wear. I can wear it 10 days in a row in the mountains without ... |
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Pants Test period - 40 days in Colorado Rockies. GF has the BPL merino UL tights, I have Icebreaker merino tights (yes, they weigh substantially more, but still under 200 grams). At the end of the perio... |
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Zpacks Blast 32 I have the same configuration as the above reviewer, but with 2 shoulder pouches. I also have the Blast 18 (equivalent in size and design to the Zilch). These are the only packs I know made of this... |
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American Medical Kits Heatsheets Survival Blanket This is, in my opinion, the first, cheapest, and most versatile piece of gear an aspiring ultralighter can ever own. Let me discuss some of the uses: 1. Heat blanket. Obvious. 2. Blanket for hot... |
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"The Travel Hammock" Ultra-Light I have the same hammock but with the mosquito netting. It is also a bit over the listed weight (590 grams vs. 550). I bought it because it was the lightest hammock with netting I could find that would... |
