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Jay Wilkerson (CRECHEN) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale East Bay
About Me Exploring the world since 1995-I really have a great addiction-coupled with a passion for UL Backpacking. I have hiked: JMT,TRT,Yellowstone-Thorofare, Lost Coast, Trinity Alps, ALL OVER THE SIERRAS!! TOTAL GEARHEAD!! When are we hiking?? Love walking in the MOUNTAINS!! Anytime-Anywhere as long as I get the Hall Pass.
BPLRank 3.51
City11.5 miles to Mt.Diablo!
StateCA
CountryUSA
My PDF Gear ListSierra Gear List 2009 "High Five"

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All Forum Posts by Jay Wilkerson

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Gear choices for the PCT
I would go with a 20* bag to be safe--you never know when you really might need it(better safe then sorry)....I am sure you are aware of the Bear Canisters you have to carry on the JMT--so a larger...

In The G Spot » Gear choices for the PCT
November 20, 9:08am

Above Treeline
Looking down from Forester Pass...

In Photo Gallery » Above Treeline
November 19, 10:35pm

Above Treeline
Darwin Basin

In Photo Gallery » Above Treeline
November 19, 10:23pm

Trail designs Caldera Cone Container
That's a good Brad---Gatorade Bottles have the (RIBS) which make the plastic bottle much sturdier. I going to try that one too---Thanks for that tip. -Jay

In Reader Tips » Trail Designs Caldera Cone Container
November 19, 3:19pm

24: Nine Months 'til Summer
BPL Baseball Hats! When will they be available?

In Editor's Roundtable » 24: Nine Months 'til Summer
November 19, 9:06am

Golite Shell Jacket
Thank you Gentlemen! -Jay

In The G Spot » Golite Shell Jacket "Old School"
November 18, 11:04am

Golite Shell Jacket "Old School"
What was the name of the original Golite shell Jacket? The pants were the Reed-was the Jacket called the Bark? Thanks

In The G Spot » Golite Shell Jacket "Old School"
November 18, 10:17am

TRT 165
Marlette Lake

In Photo Gallery » TRT
November 17, 8:35pm

24: Nine months 'til summer
Again- excellent stuff! When are the BPL baseball hats going to be available?

In Editor's Roundtable » 24: Nine Months 'til Summer
November 17, 4:39pm

TRT Going Green

In Photo Gallery » TRT
November 16, 9:57pm

All Reader Reviews by Jay Wilkerson

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Nunatak Alpinist Mummy 20 degree
I have used the Nunatak Alpinist mummy bag 16 nights so far in 2009 and I have never been so comfortable sleeping. I ordered a large with a 64 inch shoulder and 40 inch foot box at 6'6 length..I ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
August 13, 1:30pm

Thermarest Neo-Air
There has been a lot of hype generated around this sleeping pad and I have to say it is very warm and comfortable to sleep on. I used last week in Emigrant Wilderness and the temps got below freezing...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
June 23, 12:37pm

Equinox 6x8 Globe Skimmer Tarp
I am very happy with this simple tarp. It has a smaller footprint then other tarps thus is perfect for a solo hiker. The 6x8 tarp has 12 gromets to guy out with which adds a lot of versatility for p...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
June 18, 4:14pm

Trail Life- Ray Jardine's Lightweight Backpacking
I bought the original version in 1998 and that book forever changed my life for the better. Trail life is pretty much the same book except with more pictures and few new paragraphs of information. T...

In Books and Media
April 22, 9:31am

Nunatak Alpinist
I ordered a (Custom) Alpinist Mummy bag in January. I wanted a lighter bag then my WM Superlite- that's why I went with a CUSTOM bag!! Tom told me it would come in at 27 to 28oz-I thought great.. ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 10, 4:11pm

Wet Fire Fire Starting Tinder
The Wet Fire is Quick and easy to use!! What more can I say-I call them the (Magic Marsh Mellows). I used them at the Lost Coast in some very blistry conditions and they started a fire in no time at a...

In Miscellaneous Products
April 06, 4:16pm

Outdoor Research Outer Shell Mitts
The combined weight of the OR shell mitts is 1.5oz- I use them in conjunction with the Patagonia liner gloves. The mitts are great because they give a lot more options on the trail. Use them with the ...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
March 19, 9:26am

PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop)
I used them last week in the Sierras for a day hike in the snow. They were very warm but they got a hole (Left hand) about two hours into the hike. I was using trekking poles and a hole started (worn...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
March 16, 3:01pm

MSR Mug Mate Coffee Filter MSR coffee filter
It does not get any simpler then MugMate for cowboy coffee. Just add coffee grounds to the MugMate and put it in your cup/pot- let it seep for a few minutes and then perfection!! If you want more fla...

In Cookware - Other
March 10, 10:58am

Equinox Ltd. Globe Skimmer UL Ground Cloth
I really like the size of this ground cloth 90x42 inches plus it works great with my BPL Spin Tarp X-Pro and with my GG Spinntwinn. The 1 oz Ripstop Nylon sheet comes in at 4.4oz-- the advertised weig...

In Miscellaneous Products
March 06, 8:50am