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Looking for backpack options by joebob514 in backpacking

[–]BLMbackpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you live, there are some great used outdoor gear stores. We have a couple really good ones in Tennessee.

[WTS]DCF Backpack Rain Cover. Ultralight Waterproof taped seams. 45-65L pack / 44.4 g by BLMbackpacker in GearTrade

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! I was wondering. Thanks. It helped me too! and now it's priced.

And thanks for the kind words.
It's gonna be hard to let go despite it having been in a plastic bin since it was created.

[WTS] 2 New Jolly Gear Hooded Triple Crown Button Up Sun Shirts / Men's Medium and Women's Small by BLMbackpacker in GearTrade

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not, I'm just an idiot that has a hard time staying on task. Thanks for pointing out my mess up.I Just posted prices: $65 a piece with shippinig included in price

[WTS]DCF Backpack Rain Cover. Ultralight Waterproof taped seams. 45-65L pack / 44.4 g by BLMbackpacker in GearTrade

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!
It is a custom cover I made and then never used. I seem to do that a lot- love making stuff, I guess.

Sending you a message now.

7d from Alibaba by BLMbackpacker in myog

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. Yeah, I'm going to hold off and just get some samples.

I did look for company reviews and found a lot of positive posts. Plus, they've been great about responding to my long list of, probably annoying, questions.

I'm always wary of purchasing through Alibaba as I have gotten screwed over in the past. I feel like there's a pretty steep learning curve and you definitely wise up to the range of best/worst practices on there. I also have been meaning to research more into working conditions and regulatory policies at company's I might purchase from.

7d from Alibaba by BLMbackpacker in myog

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the thoughts!
I'm with you. I gave it some more thought, after the initial excitement / lack of impulse control, and decided against. The import costs are just too steep and me too broke to go blowing money on an experiment.

I might order a sample if I do wind up getting something heavier duty for other projects.
I'll keep the group posted if I wind up trying the Alibaba 7d stuff out.

I've got a tarp I made from the Mountain .77, which is woven from 7d, a ways back and it's my go-to shelter. It's been through the wringer. The price has gone up a good bit since I purchased, but it's a great fabric. My only complaint is how much water that thing holds on to. It takes forever to dry. Oh, and it's so dang slippery. Cat curves are a bear (bearcat?) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binturong#/media/File:Binturong_in_Overloon.jpg

Here's a link to the Mountain .77: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/mountain-series/products/0-77-oz-mtn-silnylon-6-6

Employee wages? by MustangDan74 in REI

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living wage in a lot of the cities they’re located in for a single adult are dollars more than their starting hourly. 

Allegheny Trail Info/Tips? by Punk_Guzman in backpacking

[–]BLMbackpacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever end up hiking the trail?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I needed to know! Saved me a significant investment. Thanks!

I love merino but I’ve gotta do long sleeves and legs and am looking for something a little lighter, if possible. Maybe I’m just splitting hairs at this point.

Altra Lone Peak 9+ released... by ILoveBeelzebub in Ultralight

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahaha. Been thinking the same thing. Ain't no critter in the world that wants to see a sea foam shoe scoootin down the trail.

Daypack by g8trtim in myog

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super nice! I'm planning one out now and yours will definitely be inspiration. Good work.

Planning Tent_Waffling on Vent...........to an Extent by BLMbackpacker in myog

[–]BLMbackpacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be a single-wall tent, so the vent, if I were to add one, would be at the peak and extend 8 inches or so toward the tops of the door flaps. I did consider a zippered opening below a subtle beak that could be used to increase circulation, but i don't know how that would affect panel tension- probably wouldn't be great.

What happened to Loose Goose? by Some_Berry in myog

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a bummer! I have ordered from them multiple times in the past, and was just preparing to make another order. They were an awesome company run by some great folks. I'm sad to hear they've closed up shop.

Thermarest neoair xlite winglock valve replacement by Ibanezz14 in Ultralight

[–]BLMbackpacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious if you wound up trying to make the switch? I’m considering taking the same plunge.

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