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Mark Verber (verber) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mark Verber
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Re: Sell old gear? > But they are my friends...We have a history... Maybe give them to someone you have checked out very well I think of the movie Toy Stories III. The toys loved Andy, but more than anything ... |
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Re: Patagonia Houdini - wrist cuffs I also found the wrist cuffs for the 2012 to loose. I was going to alter it, but after losing a bunch of weight there were other sizing issues so I sold it. I tried the 2013 Houdini... cuffs stil... |
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Re: tee > I have the lightweight Nike shirt that runs 3.7 oz hmm... we must have different body chemistry or maybe I just too sensitive. I can get maybe 2 days with my Nike running shirt before my ... |
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Re: How long do you hold on to extra gear you don't really use? My rule of thumb is that if I haven't used something in a year, and don't have a specific plan to use item in the next year then I will either put it in my "for others" box, given... |
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Re: Lightest truly low-odor synthetic tee for summer heat First questions... are you sure you shirt is 150 g/m2 and what color is it? I ask because my 150 g/m2 is as light (weight wise) as any of my synthetic tech-tees, and I find it almost as cool wear... |
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Inov-8 TrailRoc 150 A few years ago I posted that I was using a somewhat minimal Inov-8 Flyroc 310. In the last year I have tried several pairs of the TrailRoc line, finally settling in one the most minimalist, the T... |
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Re: Re: stakes suitable for very, very hard compacted dirt surface. anything you can pound works :) At one time or another I have tries most of the stakes mentioned here: multiple Vargo Ti Nail, 1 Vargo Nail to "drive" and Ti Hooks to go into the hole I ... |
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Re: Ibex Hooded Indie or Capilene 4 Expedition Weight 1/4 Zip Hooded Top my comparison of key attributes: patagonia capilene 4: warmer if wind blocked cooler wearing if in wind without protection dries quicker than wool unlike most synthetics... doesn't get c... |
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Re: Re: Re: Why so little love for the Terra Nova Laser Ultra? > More elbow room and head room increases the wind profile and adds weight. Take your pick. no weight adding with the skyscape-X or a couple of ounces for a SoloMid + Innernet which result in... |
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Re: Why so little love for the Terra Nova Laser Ultra? the lack of headroom kept it (and a few other totherwise nice tents) off my list. When I am using a tent rather than a tarp or other hybrid shelter I am typically looking for a nice, worry free sp... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Verber
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The most comfortable shoes I have worn. At this editing I am on my 14th pair. Extremely flexible sole which takes some getting use to, but within a month I couldn't imagine using anything else.... |
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Vargo Triad The Triad is a cool looking design. The pot holder is stable and effective. Unfortunately the stove's performance is very poor. The stove is difficult to fuel and touchy to light. It's easy to over... |
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ThermoJet MicroLite The stove is easy to fill, light, and use. I found the Microlite to be reasonably fuel efficient, and had a pretty quick boil time for an alcohol stove. The windscreen was more effective than most wi... |
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Mountainsmith Ghost I found this pack to be reasonably comfortable up to 28 lb so long as I don't over stuff it. Nicely designed for an access and usability perspective. Panel loading with a zipper that extends 2/3 of th... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat The Sunday Afternoon Adventure Hat is the coolest wearing hat I have used which provides excellent sun protection. I can't imagine a better hat for hot weather. I have found the hat to be durable... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad I wish I was one of those people who could sleep on a thin torso pad... but that just doesn't work for me. I can't fall asleep on a foam pad unless I am extremely sleep deprived (e.g. around the thir... |
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Nunatak Arc Ghost The Ghost provides a great deal of warmth in a light and compact package. I would say that it's a '5' if I was just using it in the summer (temps about 45F)... but only a '4' when ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot I have been using this pot for five years. It's the perfect size for solo trips with enough room to boiling water for a hot drink as well as cook a meal. I have found the pot to be durable and the non... |
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Montbell Thermawrap jacket A simple, light weight layering piece. Full zip to make it easy to take on and off. The shell is fairly windproof. The collar seals well and has a comfortable micro fleece liner. There are no pock... |
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Patagonia Dragonfly pullover I have had my dragonfly for several years now. It has gone on countless trips as well as used around town. I actually prefer it to the more recent hodini windshirt. I have found the cut and length ... |
