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Mark Larson (mlarson) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: BPL LW Pack 2009 Questions And my 2 cents... 1. No hydration sleeve 2. (indifferent re: shoulder strap pockets) 3. All 3 external pockets 4. Roll-top 5. Long torso 6. More sizes, no lifter straps -Mark |
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Re: forum reorganization suggestions. I agree in most part with these suggestions to condense. I think the biggest win for me personally, as others have wisely suggest, would be a simple link to "Recent Threads". I'm n... |
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Re: My first pack! Wow, you did a great job with this one. But be careful that he doesn't get the myog bug, too, and start hogging your sewing machine :) -Mark |
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Re: Sleeping Bag Questions Sleeping bags are one of the few gear choices where extra $ can really pay off with few, if any, drawbacks. If you can find it in your budget to stretch even to $200-250 down bags, and keep an eye ... |
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Re: start date First: great, great list. Ditto the best move would be a switch to a lighter pack if you can/desire. An easy savings of 2 lbs; food opportunities are frequent, and I think you'll find your pack... |
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Re: quick question on storing cocoon jackets If you're storing it long-term in between hikes, definitely store it as loosely as possible, on a hanger maybe or loosely on a shelf or in a drawer. If you're storing it during the day w... |
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Re: Down collapse in high humidity In my experience, the loss of loft from humidity isn't that significant from spring thru fall. Certainly manageable for weekend or week-long trips. If you can keep it dry from rain during the d... |
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Re: Bivy in a tarptent ? I just did this last night. The wind blocking is a very nice benefit. For me it's also an economic choice, thinking about my gear as a system. In the mostly warm-ish Georgia mountains, I get... |
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Re: "New Cooking System Prototype" Don't forget your windscreen! :) This is a pretty common, pretty reliable set-up. It may take some fiddling to get a proper distance from flame to pot, but when it comes to DIY, the fiddling is... |
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Re: Nubuck leather vs smooth leater in trekking and hiking boots This looks like spam, too. -Mark |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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Headsweats Race Cap A very nice baseball-style cap at 1.7oz. This cap has a nice head-hugging feel. The terry Coolmax headband has remained soft and plush and doesn't seem to ever get saturated. You can really crank down... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles After a bit over 1000 miles without incident. I agree with all comments above. These poles are very comfortable, very light, and an excellent value. -Mark |
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Lighten Up! by Don Ladigin At first blush, I don't feel that the author takes a strong stand on some points, which I think could leave the reader a bit lost. I was surprised to see that some basic and popular UL advances only r... |
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Montbell Thermawrap Vest No frills, just warmth. Not even much style, but it gets the job done. Other bonuses include snug armpit openings and a well-sized comfortable collar. |
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Jim Wood SuperCat Haven't found anything lighter, simpler, or easier to make. For basic cleaning and hole-punching skills, you get a .2oz stove that provides its own stand. Primes very quickly, and the large burner hol... |
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Vargo Triad Nice concept, overdone. No need for a separate stand, which is cool. Kind of a pain to fill due to the small holes. I think it's a bit fussy when it's burning. Also weighs 5x more than my current stov... |
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Golite Jam As I've mentioned elsewhere, this pack can do a lot for me, from long trail runs to week-long trips. I love the sizing & dimensions. I would like a version with a lighter fabric and some compression o... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine Every hiker should at least read through this book, if not own it. Ray earns 5 stars for tackling every major issue a backcountry traveler faces with an enlightened and positive attitude. He also make... |
