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All Forum Posts by Richard Gless

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Waterfalls at Henry Coe State Park, California
Looks like a great trip and beautiful country. Not to be a wet blanket, but I didn't think ground fires were allowed in the Coe Backcountry.

In Post-Trip Reports » Waterfalls at Henry Coe State Park, California
April 24, 1:55pm
Clove hitch
I don't want to start an flame war, but, myself, I'd rather take the time to tie a better knot. From the website you referenced. Problems with the Clove Hitch The clove hitch, howev...

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 17, 12:30am
Clove hitch as a climbing anchor
I've been climbing in Yosemite and the High Sierra for over 30 yrs. Never heard of using a clove hitch to anchor. Somehow I think I'd like something a little more solid. Just a thought....

In Philosophy & Technique » Knots
April 16, 10:30pm
Stream fishing in the bay area
Henry Coe has pretty decent fly fishing for bluegills and small largemouth bass. Try Bass Pond, altho the low water years haven't helped it much. Spring is the best time. Sometimes getting to...

In Fishing » Stream fishing in the bay area
April 16, 1:12pm
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Winter Pants, pad, and Elephants foot still available

In Gear Swap » FS: NF Elephant Foot, InsulMat Torso sized pad, Thermo-Lite 2.0 Bivvy Sack, NF winter pants, miscellaneous
April 05, 5:21pm
Re: Need high zoom P+S recomendation
I bought at Panasonic DMC-ZS15 last Sept and am extremely satified. It has 385 mm zoom and takes superb pics of distance objects. It also has an incredible macro capability. Easy to use and does...

In Photography » Need high zoom P+S recomendation
March 25, 10:54pm
Camping with partner?
+1 on the SMD Haven with it's two doors and tons of room inside. My wife and I use a Jacks R Better top quilt over 2 NeoAir short pads coupled together. At just under 2 lbs the quilt is lighte...

In GEAR » Camping with partner?
February 08, 12:56pm
FS: Bearikade Expedition, REI fleece pants, etc
I'm interested in the Bearikade. PM sent.

In Gear Swap » FS: Bearikade Expedition, REI fleece pants, Yogi's CDT guide, Brooks Cascadia women's 7.5
November 27, 9:40pm
5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
Ken, I'm planning on attending. How would you like payments/contributions sent? Thanks, Richard

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
November 14, 10:45am
Above Treeline
Mts Ritter and Banner above Lake Catherine

In Photo Gallery » Above Treeline
October 06, 12:33am

All Reader Reviews by Richard Gless

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GoLite Dawn
I'm surprised at the the low rating and comments on the Dawn. I've had mine for 2 years and used it on 10 trips. Mine weighed in at about 15 oz. I use a Ridgerest or Prolite 3 rolled up as a cylind...

In Backpacks - Frameless
December 06, 2:26pm
BPL Ultralight Fishing Rod Case 2"
I guess I have to disagree with the 1 rating. I'd give it more like a 3. I got the 1.5 in diameter tube after using a somewhat heavier tube from work (about 2x, no idea where it was from) that didn'...

In Miscellaneous Products
August 09, 10:22am
MSR Pocket Rocket
I've used my pocket rocket now on two long trips and several short ones. On the long trips I used one 12 oz (gross wt) cannister for 6 days with 3 people and 8 days on another with two people (with s...

In Stoves - Canister
March 08, 10:41pm
Drop Stoppers Microporous Polypropylene Rainsuit
I've worn my dropstoppers in light rain on my standard local 1000 ft training climb. It was considerble more breathable with much less moisture build up inside that my Marmot Precip jacket. No probl...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 08, 10:23pm