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Ryan Hutchins (ryan_hutchins) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Somewhere out there About Me I've been hiking since I could walk and grew up in NH hiking in the white mountains. For 15 years I have been working in Outdoor Education, and for the last 10 years I have been an Instructor for NOLS - the National Outdoor Leadership School. I am currently helping to develop the lightweight program at the school. City Lander State WY Country USA My Website URL http://learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com/ My PDF Gear List SW Institutional Winter

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All Forum Posts by Ryan Hutchins

	Post	Forum » Thread
	Thanks! Thanks Dan! I've posted a few more pieces, check out what's new!	In On the Web » I done made me a blog March 22, 7:23pm
	Thanks y'all Thanks for sharing your thoughts all. I leave tomorrow morning for an eight day back-country ski trip, may all of your new years also begin with adventure, some outdoor time and a continued engage...	In Philosophy & Technique » Is the wilderness or outdoors an escape or an engagement? December 31, 9:06pm
	Is the wilderness or outdoors an escape or an engagement? I wrote this essay on wilderness/outdoors and wonder what you all think? is getting outside an escape from our other "reality" or an opportunity to engage more fully in our lives? htt...	In Philosophy & Technique » Is the wilderness or outdoors an escape or an engagement? December 29, 10:34pm
	Getting philosophical Less about gear, more about the how of doing things: http://learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/the-wilderness-as-an-escape-or-an-engagement/	In On the Web » I done made me a blog December 28, 4:12pm
	a little evening project I built a relatively simple avy pouch to hold shovel, probe and saw onto a Hyperlite pack last night. Check it out on my blog: http://learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/modular-avy-po...	In Make Your Own Gear » a little evening project December 21, 10:47am
	A little MYOG Post on building a BC ski accessory for a test pack. http://learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com/?p=246&preview=true	In On the Web » I done made me a blog December 21, 10:04am
	Review Of Ultralight BackPackin' Tips. http://learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/ultralight-backpackin-tips-a-somewhat-biased-review/ and Initial impressions of some Hyperlite Mountain Gear stuff.. http://learningbydoing...	In On the Web » I done made me a blog December 18, 5:43pm
	I done made me a blog With some lightweight stuff, some random outdoors stuff and a bunch of learning along the way. Check it out if you fancy... www.learningbydoingblog.wordpress.com	In On the Web » I done made me a blog December 05, 11:14pm
	Delrin, the Peak and Kydex I don't have my Peak in front of me right now, does it have the velcro to seal in or allow the foam "frame" to be removed like the Jam/pinnacle? if so, I would think that would be a ...	In Make Your Own Gear » DIY removable frame question. November 10, 2:44pm
	great article Awesome.	In Editor's Roundtable » Lightweight Frameless Backpacks State of the Market Report 2011 Part 2A – Technical Evaluation – Measurement of Pack Volume and Volume Reduction Capability June 17, 1:22pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Hutchins

	Review	Category
	Wild Things Epic Wind Shirt This shell is a great winter piece because it sheds snow and wet percipitation very well and cuts the wind exceptionally. I agree with the two folks above. The only complaint I have is that it is ...	In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell April 11, 10:59pm
	Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover I have had one of these for about 8 years and it remains a staple in my layering system anytime I will be in wet conditions.	In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.) April 11, 10:52pm
	Patagonia DAS Parka I agree that this Parka is excellent as a cold weather/winter parka. It has a good performance to weight ratio, considering it is synthetic. I have worn it in temps ranging from the teens(Fº) to -40...	In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.) April 11, 10:47pm
	Wild Things Andinista This is the best pack that I have owned, ever. It is somewhat purpose built as a mountaineering pack, but can easily be modified to work extremely well as a Ski or ski mountaineering pack. The pack ...	In Backpacks - Frameless April 11, 10:37pm
	Golite Jam I've only had a few lightweight packs, and the Jam is my favorite in it's size range. I find the size about perfect for week long trips and, although the extras add some weight, they do make ...	In Backpacks - Frameless April 11, 10:29pm

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