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Matthew Steingass (Steingass) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Washington
About Me I'm originally from PA and was interested in backpacking so I decided to buy "The Backpacker's Handbook" By Chris Townsend when I was 19. His book is how I first heard of lightweight backpacking. Three years later I joined the NAVY and was stationed at Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA. I did my first day hike up Marmot Pass in 2008 and was amazed. I had never seen anything like it before. That hike made me decide I had to have backpacking gear before the next season. This forum has helped me start out right with smart lightweight gear choices.
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All Forum Posts by Matthew Steingass

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Re: Color
It's his grey color. It's nice but if both were available when I bought mine I would have ordered the new brown color.

In Post-Trip Reports » My first UL solo overnighter
October 18, 11:31pm
PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
The fish were really active at the Waptus Lake island with room to cast all around. I could also count the amount of biting bugs I saw while I was there on 1 hand too which was a nice change. You&#...

In Post-Trip Reports » PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
August 01, 10:31pm
PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
Thanks guys. My secret to getting a good photo is taking 10 bad ones first.

In Post-Trip Reports » PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
August 01, 3:25pm
PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
This was my first long distance solo trip and luckily all wen't well. Temps were definitely warmer, both night and day, then I was used to with highs close to 90 and lows in the 60s. My total p...

In Post-Trip Reports » PCT, Stevens to Snoqualmie pass
July 31, 10:53pm
Traditional "boondocking" packs
Thanks Thomas. Those packs were huge. Some of the largest I've seen. I don't think I could even make it a mile with a pack like that.

In Post-Trip Reports » Brothers mountain, WA July 23-25
July 18, 6:32am
RE: Kaiser Wilderness, CA
Beautiful area Ryan. I hope I can backpack in the Sierras one day. The amount of photography gear you carry really comes out in the quality of your photos. Nice shelter combo too.

In Post-Trip Reports » Kaiser Wilderness, CA
July 17, 2:30pm
Island lake with Oakley July 3 - 5
Same here. I probably saw more people in 1 day than in all the other days combined this season. It was good for Oakley tho and luckily our camp was nice and quiet both nights.

In Post-Trip Reports » Island lake with Oakley July 3 - 5
July 17, 12:58am
RE: Tenkara Setup on the way
Congratulations. What rod and action did you end up ordering?

In Fishing » Tenkara Rods - UL fishing...
July 14, 11:55pm
Price reduced
$250 shipped US

In Gear Swap » FS: Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 Camcorder / Camera
July 14, 11:05pm
Mont-bell stretch gaiter mod
Thanks. Should be an easy project to sew by hand. Good luck.

In Make Your Own Gear » Mont-bell stretch gaiter mod.
July 14, 6:27pm

All Reader Reviews by Matthew Steingass

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Icebreaker Balaclava Lite
This was my first Icebreaker product and the quality of the wool convinced me to get their 140 tech T. Luckly mine fits me pretty well except the opeaning makes a slight tunnel when its up over your n...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
June 11, 9:40am
RAT Cutlery IZULA knife
Tough knife in a small light package. 2.8 oz with plastic sheath may be a little much for some but it's a fixed blade knife that can always be worn on your belt so at least it's not more base ...

In Miscellaneous Products
May 26, 6:37pm
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles
These poles are perfect. It's hard to believe they were able to pack so many quality features into such a light pole. The grips are contoured just right and minimize length adjustment on trail if ...

In Trekking Poles
April 14, 7:00pm
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
I set this up in my backyard expecting that it was fully enclosed. I was suprised when I saw the zippered door was more of a beak that stopped about 10 inches from the ground. My plan was to use it wi...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
April 14, 5:15pm