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Jim W. (jimqpublic) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Jim W.
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Any thoughts on Montrail Mountain Masochists or Innov-8 Flyroc 310? I want shoes for hiking with midweight pack for a family trip this summer. (me at 185 + pack at 30 pounds) We will be hiking a popular 211 mile trail, which is well maintained but often quite rocky... |
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Re: Anyone else going to the Mile, Mile and a half premier? Bringing the whole family. Hope to get them jazzed for our August JMT hike. Jim |
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Re: JMT this year? Do you want to do it this year? If so then go for it. -We're doing it in August. July would probably be better. -Most of the lakes will be as full as normal, but outflow will be low. -Me... |
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Re: TetraMid- Re: one hand shelter... On Ozzy's comment: Black Diamond's carbon pole from the Mega Light is adjustable. The top section is aluminum with a brilliant angled ferrule and jam washer. I can't find a pic onlin... |
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TetraMid- Re: one hand shelter... I vote for my 3-sided pyramid and Black Diamond carbon pole. One hand with eyes closed. Put a peg in a corner loop, pull the next corner taut and put in a peg, pull the final corner taut and put ... |
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Re: Mids My Black Diamond Mega Light measures 104" on a side. I had been thinking it was much smaller. I edited my posts above where I was thinking it was barely over 7'. |
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How to lie with statistics. Smoking is 75% likely to shorten a person's natural lifespan (I made that up). Playing Russian Roulette 1 time is 17% likely to shorten a person's lifespan (1:6 odds). Would you rather pla... |
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Mids The dimensions for Mega Bug or the optional floor each say 86". I think the fly may be bigger, but I'm pretty sure it's less than 8'. Definitely not the 9' presumed dimension... |
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Re: Mega Light EDIT: Corrected dimensions. Just measured my Mega Light at 104" on a side. I thought it was smaller. You might consider the Golite Shangri-La 5, especially if you are considering the i... |
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Re: I've been charged with putting together a gear system for my family - looking for input I'll let others with more knowledge reply to the specifics. Don't try to replace all the old gear with lighter gear one for one. Start from zero and limit the item list. Trekking p... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
