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Sam Haraldson (sharalds) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Gallatin Range
About Me I am Sam. I enjoy ultralight backpacking, bicycling, splitboarding, and living simply.
CityBozeman
StateMT
CountryU.S.
My Website URLhttp://samh.net/backpacking
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All Forum Posts by Sam Haraldson

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Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
Good livin', Todd.

In Other Activities » Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
May 15, 8:16am

Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking
Very concise as always, Will. Looking forward to a multi-part article.

In Editor's Roundtable » Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope.
May 08, 2:30pm

The SUL Mindset
Happy to see the re-birth of the SUL topic. Many of the veterans of BPL have brought our weight down to the SUL level and then come back up in weight finding the right balance between the variable...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 08, 12:25pm

MYO Chouinard Expedition Sewing Kit, 0.9 oz and under $10
It's a very cool kit. Nice to see the community come together and open-source it.

In Make Your Own Gear » MYO Chouinard Expedition Sewing Kit, 0.9 oz and under $10
April 24, 2:45pm

MYO Chouinard Expedition Sewing Kit, 0.9 oz and under $10
I started acquiring the parts to build one of these a few months ago and at the same time decided to create an updated version of the instruction sheet that was included with Yvon's original ki...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYO Chouinard Expedition Sewing Kit, 0.9 oz and under $10
April 24, 1:34pm

Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
This summer I'll do my second Challenge in Bozeman (the first was here also). And yes, the Stockyard Cafe is great place. It's about as "real Montana" as it gets.

In Other Activities » Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
April 21, 10:13am

Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
Hey John, Glad to see you and your son are going to be hitting up a Challenge. They're mentally and physically taxing but super rewarding too. I did my first last July and I'll be doin...

In Other Activities » Brand New Non-Ultralight Adventure
April 19, 8:02am

2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open"
Montana spring and summer snowpack is almost always best gauged by March snow.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
March 03, 9:27pm

FS: GOLITE Pinnacle Backpack Size Large
Good deal on a pack great pack, folks.

In Gear Swap » FS: GOLITE Pinnacle Backpack Size Large
February 27, 10:51am

2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Event participants better get their names in the hat soon 'cause Dave's future car isn't going to have room for many!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
February 26, 12:32pm

All Reader Reviews by Sam Haraldson

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Marmot Essence
I purchased a Marmot Essence rain jacket a few months ago and have now had it in a significant number of situations to feel comfortable to give it a review. Construction of the jacket is very lig...

In Clothing - Raingear
January 21, 2:28pm

Montbell Thermawrap jacket
The Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket has been with me on two excursions and has been my key piece of insulating gear around town all winter. Wear a baselayer and the Thermawrap for a vigorous hike...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
January 21, 12:00pm

Independant Savant's 2005 CDT Film
I just finished watching Savant's 2005 CDT film and am now in a state of calm, filled with an immense desire to be out in the backcountry. The format of the film is soothing and lends itself wel...

In Books and Media
December 10, 7:01pm

Marmot Precip Jacket Mens
My Marmot Precip has been seen it all. I've used it for wind, snow and of course rain. It has seen two grueling seasons of work on a Glacier National Park backcountry trail crew, it joined me on a 2...

In Clothing - Raingear
October 29, 2:48pm

Granite Gear Virga
I've been on a hunt for the perfect pack for the past two seasons and I've come close to what I desire with the Granite Gear Virga. It weighs in around 21 oz and with modifications can easily los...

In Backpacks - Frameless
October 29, 2:22pm

REI Minimalist Bivy Sack
Weighing in at 16 oz but at a cost of only $85 the REI Minimalist Bivy is a great starter package for those interested in trying out life with bivy and tarp. I purchased the bivy primarily for us...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
October 29, 2:01pm

Arc'Teryx Emissary Raglan SS
I've been wearing the Arc'Teryx Raglan Emissary SS Shirt for a few months now and feel that I can safely review it without fear of lack of information. I've worn the shirt under varying condition...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - WOOL
October 27, 7:14pm

The Ultralight Backpacker by Ryel Kestenbaum
After hiking the 213 mile Superior Hiking Trail with a rig that was my first attempt at lightweight backpacking I decided to get serious and really research the topic. The purchase of this book w...

In Books and Media
August 12, 5:18pm