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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: 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... |
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Re: Hexamid? I have the original (no beak) hexamid. If I was buying today, I would most likely get a beak. I did purchase a door, and it was invaluable in a couple of storms where the rain was being blown alm... |
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Re: Re: What's so great about the JMT? Most of the comments here made me smile. My strait answer would have been pretty much what Paul said plus the observation made by Ken about it being close to the bay area. on the reasons to avo... |
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Re: Inov-8 Trailroc 245 - sizing advise Sizing of the Trailroc 245 seems to vary between people quite a bit. Depending on shoe manufacturer, I wear something between 10-11, normally 10.5 (Eur44). This is the size I wear with the TrailR... |
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Re: Re: netting/condensation the netting does break the wind more than you would expect... but I have had less issues with my hexamid that other shelters which had approx the same ventilation made from sol-nylon or spinnaker. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Verber
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover The micro puff pullover is a very purpose driven garment. It's all about staying warm with everything else stripped out. My only regret is that it is too warm for me to use except during the winter i... |
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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter Wonderfully light-weight shaped tarp for solo use. Very protective, even in extreme conditions which means I can forgo a bivy sack which I would have needed to use with a small tarp. Non-stretch mat... |
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Montbell Thermawrap Vest One of the lightest high loft synthetic vests on the market. It is lightly insulated which is ideal for three season trips when heavier vest or jackets would be too warm to be practical. The combina... |
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Six Moon Designs StarLite When used with a closed cell foam pad the only frameless pack I have tried which can handle 30lbs of gear. Performance drops somewhat with self-inflating or air mattresses (I would change rating to a... |
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GoLite Breeze I am going to be a heretic. I hate this pack. It is the most uncomfortable packs I have used. It was more comfortable on one shoulder than on both. A shame because it is a good size and made from ... |
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Osprey Aether 60 Reasonable weight / carry capacity. Super comfortable carry up to 35lbs. A great pack for people transitions from heavy weight to light-weight packing. Lots of user friendly features. Compression sy... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Good weight / carry ability ratio. Super comfortable carry for loads less than 25lbs and comfortable with 25-35 lbs. Not the most convenient due to oversize extension collar is side pocket design. M... |
