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Dale Wambaugh (dwambaugh) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Native Seattlite, hiking and biking in the woods since I was a kid. Returned to backpacking a couple years ago and discovered the pleasures ultralight hiking-- it appeals to my gadgeteering nature and my aging body parts :)
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StateWashington
CountryUSA
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Re: Metabolisms, ponchos and capes
You're welcome! Agreed on the variations on cold tolerance and metabolism. Aclimitization is a big part of it, as well as gender and just plain genes. I always remember Darwin writing about...

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 20, 9:55am
Re: FS: Cheap sit pads
Jack decided he needed larger material. Still available.

In Gear Swap » FS: Cheap sit pads
May 19, 8:54am
FS: Moonstone Cirrus Jacket, Men's XL PRICE DROP
For sale: a Moonstone Cirrus jacket, men's extra large size. In good condition with minor issues as noted below. Now $32.50 (was $35) including US shipping and PayPal fees.

In Gear Swap » FS: Moonstone Cirrus Jacket, Men's XL Cheap Synthetic Insulation
May 19, 8:52am
Re: "wolf" tracks
North Carolina has had a red wolf release program in the NE part of the state and it is estimated that there are 100 wolves there now. I would bet that a large solo set of tracks was a stray dog. A...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Help me go Solo!
May 18, 9:52am
Re: Seattle Area - Outdoor Research is Having Thier Parking Lot Sale May 16 - 19
Troublemaker :) I went yesterday morning and it was a test of resisting temptation! The sun was out and there were folk swarming over the bargains like bees with Visa cards. I knocked down two ...

In Gear Deals » Seattle Area - Outdoor Research is Having Thier Parking Lot Sale May 16 - 19
May 17, 9:35am
Re: FS: Cheap sit pads
I'll sell the remaining 6 for $25 including US shipping and PayPal fees.

In Gear Swap » FS: Cheap sit pads
May 17, 8:26am
SOLD: Eddie Bauer Sun Cape Cap Kahki, One Size (fits to XL)
SOLD: an Eddie Bauer baseball style cap with a sun cape that tucks under the crown. One size and actually fits to XL (I wear a 7-3/4 hat) with a webbing and buckle adjuster in the back. Weighs 2.4o...

In Gear Swap » FS: Eddie Bauer Sun Cape Cap Kahki, One Size (fits to XL)
May 16, 5:22pm
Re: Best Material for DIY Plastic Tarp?
Window film will shrink a bit in the sun, but it won't shrivel up into a ball. It will be trickier to work with and more delicate of course. Dan Johnson has done some amazing work with it. See ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Best Material for DIY Plastic Tarp?
May 16, 3:50pm
FS: Cheap sit pads
There was a thread on sit pads and I have a few I cut from projects. They may not be perfectly square cuts and some have light dings or scratches. They will be folded in half for shipping. $5.50 ea...

In Gear Swap » FS: Cheap sit pads
May 16, 3:27pm
Re: Bivy in hail & Houdini as rain wear
I'm with you on the Houdini plus fleece. I've used a Marmot Precip jacket which is pretty much a cheaper version of the Minimalist and the same weight class. Using a fleece mid-layer lets y...

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 16, 11:49am

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