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Linda Vassallo (eastbayhiker) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Eastbay
About Me Returned eight years ago to backpacking after a 35 year hiatus. That first loaded pack weighed 30 lbs (total) and that was my day pack!. After several years of tweeking my pack load I have been able to reduce the weight that I carry. My base weight is now 8-10 lbs depending on the type of trip
CitySan Ramon
StateCA
My PDF Gear ListGear List (updated 2012)

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Re: True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
I have also used the Lemon and Lime powders in my trail recipes and at home and they work well for me. Did not know the powders came in other flavors or sizes. Thank you for the update

In Editor's Roundtable » True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
April 17, 4:25pm
Thank you Jay
Thank you Jay for the kind words. I was in the right places at the right time. The park presented many photo ops for me. I'm so happy you like them and that I can share the beauty of the pa...

In Photo Gallery » 5th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2013: Henry Coe State Park, California
January 31, 10:31pm
RE: 5th Annual GGG 2013 at Henry Coe Park
Thank you Ken for putting the GGG together. It was my first year to attend and was as much fun as I anticipated. I enjoyed meeting everyone, sharing stories, drooling over gear, meeting vendors,...

In Photo Gallery » 5th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2013: Henry Coe State Park, California
January 31, 5:26pm
FS: WM Alpenlite Mummy Bag
My husband is selling his Western Mountaineering Alpenlite Mummy. Used only once. Purchased in 2009. Asking price $350.00 (new ones now going for $485.00) Specs: Length: 6.0' Wt: ...

In Gear Swap » FS: WM Alpenlite Mummy Bag
January 13, 8:28pm
Re: Re: 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0 1/25-27, 2013 Henry W Coe
Hello Ken. I will attend. This is my first time to join the festivities and I'm looking forward to it.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0 1/25-27, 2013 Henry W Coe
January 05, 5:38pm
Re: A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods - Part 2
A very thorough, informative series Roger. Looking forward to part 3.

In Editor's Roundtable » A Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods - Part 2
August 06, 2:55pm
Re: Flow Rate Faster with Squeeze filter vs. Inline filter???
Tony, I have performed my own unofficial flow tests comparing the old in-line filter with the new squeeze filter. The new filter is considerably faster. lv

In GEAR » The Sawyer Squeeze just got better
May 27, 11:54pm
Re: Lightweight rain gear recommendations
Hello Stephen. I see rain chaps were mentioned in another post ...... I use ZPacks rain chaps with my Gatewood Cape. This has worked well for me. The cape is also my shelter and pack cover. Wt ...

In GEAR » Lightweight rain gear recommendations
May 27, 11:08pm
Re: 4th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2012: Henry Coe State Park
What a great gathering and event! Thank you everyone for posting your photos. A very thorough report and photo log Tony. Great job as always. I like the included links to the gear websites. I...

In Photo Gallery » 4th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2012: Henry Coe State Park
March 08, 9:56pm
Sunscreen
In addition to hat, long sleeves, long pants, and a hat with wide brim and neck coverage I also use Solumbra hand covers. These covers are light weight and cover the backs of my hands and wrists (...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sunscreen
May 31, 11:55am

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