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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale North Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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My Website URLhttp://tinyurl.com/2rr6nx
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All Forum Posts by John Shannon

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Re: Men's GoLite Jam - $87.93 @ REI
The 2008 jam retail price was $100 so it's a 12% discount.

In Gear Deals » Men's GoLite Jam - $87.93 @ REI
November 20, 4:27pm
Re: Insulated inflatable pillow?
If your head is properly insulated the pillow doesn't need to be, for me. My water wing has been used below freezing and does fine with my balaclava and windshirt hood.

In The G Spot » Insulated inflatable pillow?
November 20, 7:47am
Re: Blood pressure meds and ibuprofen
Ibuprofen Oral (from WebMD) Who should not take this medication? Check with your physician if you have any of the following: Conditions: Tobacco Smoking, Increased Cardiovascular Event ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Blood pressure meds and ibuprofen
November 16, 7:59am
Re: Multiple Gear Lists in Profile
You can post multiple gearlists in separate pages using one link to google documents spreadsheet. But you'd not be able to post it as a gearlist on BPL I now realize since it's a pdf file.

In Gear Lists » Multiple Gear Lists in Profile
November 16, 1:29am
Re: Gutter Spike as an Ultralight Ultracheap Stake
They are aluminum and bend easily, but in soft soil will work.

In The G Spot » Gutter Spike as an Ultralight Ultracheap Stake
November 13, 2:34pm
Snowshoeing with Roclite 390's
How are people using roclite 390 gtx with snowshoes? The snowshoe strap isn't just going to stay in place behind the heel when it isn't made for a snowshoe? Are you using a screw in the bac...

In Winter Hiking » Snowshoeing with Roclite 390's
November 13, 7:46am
Re: Inov8 370, 390 GTX, 295 Discount Code
I was shipped the wrong order. They only give an email address on their website and invoice that I can see. They have not responded to me since Tuesday. Found the posted phone number and called ...

In Gear Deals » Inov8 370, 390 GTX, 295 Discount Code
November 12, 8:12am
Re: Speculation
deleted.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bears -n- Bivys
November 12, 2:16am
Re: Google Earth and GPS data
Do a google search. Some people post .gpx files of their routes. Also search for that trail on everytrail.com to see if you can download a route.

In The G Spot » Google Earth and GPS data
November 11, 10:54am
Re: Re: Inov8 sizing
What size Alan? I have a pair of flyroc 310's in 10.5 that I have to sell because they don't work with my feets. I used them on one 13 mile dayhike.

In Gear Deals » Inov8 370, 390 GTX, 295 Discount Code
November 11, 10:51am

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm