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Re: 9 Days Solo in the Wind River Range
Not to be redundant, but FANTASTIC trip report and thanks for sharing Andrew! The "un-named lake at the base of War Bonnet" is Arrowhead. Having been there just before you in late Jul...

In Post-Trip Reports » 9 Days Solo in the Wind River Range
December 29, 4:09pm

Re: 24: Sunol Regional Wilderness - Overnight Quick Fix for Northern Californians
Great Report! I will keep it handy for that point in time when my kids are old enough. You lay out the important points in a very easy,logical approach. Look forward to more. I have done the ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Sunol Regional Wilderness - Overnight Quick Fix
June 07, 4:29pm

Re: Vibram Five Fingers??
I am always looking for the next best and lightest footwear to carry while I backpack. I use them for two main purposes: Camp shoes that allow my feet to rest (and my trail shoes to dry out) and ...

In GEAR » Vibram Five Fingers??
March 18, 1:50pm

Re: recommendation for a 10 week trail
One HUGE vote for the John Muir Trail. Or if your time spent is the most important factor...a longer portion of the PCT. After spending the last two 6-day backpacking trips in the Yosemite and Ki...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » recommendation for a 10 week trail
September 01, 2:21pm

Re: Re: water/bigzip
Tony - Just a thought...but for strictly in-camp use, silnylon bucket-style bags allow me to capture a couple of gallons of water at a shot. They are lighter than the poly bag products and pack do...

In GEAR » big collapsible water containers
March 27, 11:59am

Re: thanks
Ok...I learned quite a bit by asking the question. Good to know. Craig, you seem to approximate my size, and I have a regular size ultralite. That should fit you well, and offer you far more...

In GEAR » Western Mountaineering Sl Bags
March 27, 8:25am

Re: Western Mountaineering Sl Bags
Has it been established that women have universally lower tolerance for cold, or sleep colder based on some physiological difference from men? That aside, it seems the most effective way to guag...

In GEAR » Western Mountaineering Sl Bags
March 26, 2:38pm

Recommendations: Wind River Range
I gave my WWR trail book to a friend, and in lew of using it in the short run, figured I would see if any BPL'ers are familiar with the Winds? Planning to go the week of July 27, 2009 and spen...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Recommendations: Wind River Range
December 09, 11:47am

Re: "Fishing"
Sounds like great adventures. I will get the books and pick a route...and then plan to avoid September! While I like challenges, weather that ends the trip would not be ideal after spending hundr...

In Fishing » Fishing in Wyoming
September 11, 4:27pm

Re: Lassen Volcanic NP
Did a trip there in 2004. Did not rate as a "hot" fishing location, but perhaps in early Oct., that could change (I went in July). You can run a loop out of Juniper lake (access out of ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Lassen Volcanic NP
September 11, 8:11am

All Reader Reviews by Scott Peterson

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ULA Circuit
The true rating would probably be closer to a 4.5 LIKES (In order of importance to me): Semi-custom fit. Ordered a small waist and medium torso and have a better fitting pack for my body. Volu...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
July 19, 1:39pm

Java Juice Coffee Extract
Taste and ease of use are tops. Would be easier to use on a weekend or weeklong trip if it was packaged in closeable, easy to dispense container of some sort. I suppose 4 or 5 little pieces of trash...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
March 02, 3:29pm

Montbell Thermawrap jacket
I find myself wearing the Montbell UL Thermawrap jacket in the office when the heat is not working properly. I find myself grabbing it when it is gray and rainy out and I need to run errands. And al...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
January 10, 10:51pm

Jetboil Personal Cooking System
I have had a Jetboil for about 3 years. It has never once failed in any way...and generally takes a beating. As far as operating in the wind...I have not done it, but I am pretty certain you could o...

In Stoves - Canister
January 04, 8:22am

Drop Stoppers Microporous Polypropylene Rainsuit
This is more of a response to the initial review offered by the individual that wore the emergency rain gear in cold CLEAR weather as a way to "test it". Given that the 2 piece set comes at a mem...

In Clothing - Raingear
December 05, 5:04pm

Superfeet Performance Green
While I think these are a great product and something everyone with an arch issue should try, they did not offer me any relief from an on-going issue with blisters and black big toe. (hence the 3 rati...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
November 28, 1:19pm