http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters hourly 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://gmane.org/img/gmane-25t.png http://gmane.org http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69095 <pre>Ryan, thanks for your time to edit. Corrections have been made, report posted and test folder deleted. Thanks again,Theresa --- On Mon, 5/21/12, RyanC &lt;bigdawgryan&lt; at &gt;yahoo.com&gt; wrote: From: RyanC &lt;bigdawgryan&lt; at &gt;yahoo.com&gt; Subject: [backpackgeartesters] Re: EDIT: IR - Ahnu Montara Boot - Theresa Lawrence To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Received: Monday, May 21, 2012, 6:43 PM   Theresa, Sorry, I found one more minor item needing attention. EDIT: &lt;BackPackGearTest.org&gt; - should be BackpackGearTest.org -- please correct Thanks, Ryan --- In backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com, "RyanC" &lt;bigdawgryan&lt; at &gt;...&gt; wrote: [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ </pre> Theresa Lawrence 2012-05-22T15:45:52 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69094 <pre>Here is the text version of my Initial Report. The HTML may be found here: http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/test/TESTS/IR%20-%20Backcountry%20So lutions%20Geek%20Pocket%20-%20Ed%20Morse/ Or here: http://tinyurl.com/7valye2 BACKCOUNTRY SOLUTIONS GEEK POCKET TEST SERIES BY EDWIN MORSE IR May 22, 2012 TESTER INFORMATION NAME: Edwin Morse EMAIL: ed dot morse at charter dot net AGE: 74 LOCATION: Grawn, Michigan USA GENDER: M HEIGHT: 5' 8" (1.73 m) WEIGHT: 145 lb (65.80 kg) TORSO 18 in (46 cm) CHEST 35 in (89 cm) WAIST 36 in (91 cm) I started backpacking in 1979 with two weeks in northern Michigan along the Lake Superior shore. My gear was cheap, heavy and sometimes painful. My starting pack weight was 70 lb (32 kg) with food but no water. Since then I have made one- and two-week trips in Michigan, Maine, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. A few years ago I did a 2-week hike on Isle Royale, Michigan, western Lake Superior. Starting pack weight was 32 lb (14.5 kg), including 10 days of food and 3 L</pre> Edwin Morse 2012-05-22T12:49:45 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69093 <pre>LOL, I think I got it sorted out. Deleted, uploaded, on to the long term. Thank you for your editing efforts. Lori On May 16, 2012, at 11:18 AM, cdaignault wrote: ------------------------------------ </pre> Lori 2012-05-22T03:49:51 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69092 <pre>Kerri: my IR can be found at: http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/test/TESTS/IR%20-%20Geek%20pocket%20-%20Kurt/ or: http://tinyurl.com/7oqtlvc Text version: Backcountry Solutions Geek Pocket Test Series by Kurt Papke Initial Report - May 19, 2012 Field Report - July, 2012 Long Term Report - September, 2012 Tester Information Name: Kurt Papke Age: 58 Gender: Male Height: 6' 4" (193 cm) Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg) Email address: kwpapke at gmail dot com City, State, Country: Tucson, Arizona USA My backpacking background locales are a combination of Minnesota where I have lived most of my adult life, and Arizona where I moved to take a new job about three years ago. I have always been a "comfort-weight" backpacker, never counting grams, but still keeping my pack as light as easily attained. I carry a fair amount of electronics into the backcountry including camera, GPS, iPod and often a cell phone, and I'm always looking for ways to make the gear easy to carry and protected, yet accessible. Initi</pre> Kurt Papke 2012-05-22T03:26:32 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69091 <pre>Theresa, Sorry, I found one more minor item needing attention. EDIT: &lt;BackPackGearTest.org&gt; - should be BackpackGearTest.org -- please correct Thanks, Ryan --- In backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com, "RyanC" &lt;bigdawgryan&lt; at &gt;...&gt; wrote: ------------------------------------ </pre> RyanC 2012-05-22T01:43:20 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69090 <pre>Theresa, Sorry for the delay in my edit. Just a few items to address and you're free to post in the appropriate folder. Please remember to delete your HTML file from the TESTS folder. EDIT: &lt;Manufacturer: Ahnu&gt; - Ahnu is one of the brands of Deckers Outdoor Corporation. -- please list the manufacturer as Deckers Outdoor Corporation. EDIT: &lt;MSRP: not given&gt; - the website lists these boots at $150 US -- please correct Edit: &lt;The website, which featured a review in Backpacker magazine&gt; -- typically we do not reference other reviews. I suggest removing the reference to the Backpacker review. EDIT: &lt;Concerns about itheir lightness&gt; - you've got an exta "i" before "their" -- please correct Comment: for your pros and cons you might want to identify them as initial pros and cons and a statement that testing will prove whether your initial concerns are valid or not--especially related to durability, support/stability issues due to their light weight. Enjoy the boots. See you in approximately two months. </pre> RyanC 2012-05-22T01:40:16 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69089 <pre>Kathy, Sorry for the delay in my edit. Nice report. Just a couple items to address and you're free to post in the appropriate folder. Please remember to delete your HTML file from the TESTS folder. EDIT: &lt;Manufacturer: Deckers Outdoors Corporation&gt; - should be Deckers Outdoor Corporation -- please correct EDIT: &lt;MINITIAL IMPRESSIONS&gt; - MY INITIAL IMPRESSIONS? -- please correct as you see fit Enjoy the boots. See you in approximately two months. Ryan ------------------------------------ </pre> RyanC 2012-05-22T00:52:31 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69088 <pre>Erin, My apologies for the lateness of the edit. Nice report, really like the photos. Once you've addressed the items listed below, ou're free to upload in the appropriate folder. Please remember to delete your HTML file from the TESTS folder. EDIT: &lt;Decker Outdoors Corporation&gt; - should be "Deckers Outdoor Corporation" -- please correct EDIT: the link to Ahnu's website does not work -- please correct Comment: interesting that you listed the measured weight at 1 lb 16 oz -- isn't that 2 lbs? You might consider simply stating they weighed in at 2 lbs. Edit: &lt;The collar and tongue of the Montara is padded genuine pig leather&gt; - multiple subject requires "are" rather than "is" -- please correct as you see fit Edit: &lt;water-proof&gt; - waterproof is not typically a hyphenated word -- please correct as you see fit. Comment: &lt;I am a little concerned that such a lightweight boot may not be able to hold up as well over time.&gt; - you might add a sentence stating that you will therefore watch closely for durabi</pre> RyanC 2012-05-22T00:42:47 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69087 <pre>Arrived in the mail today. IR to follow soon. Ed Morse [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ </pre> Edwin Morse 2012-05-21T19:10:58 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69086 <pre>Hi Kurt,   Please consider my application to test the REI Endeavor Women's pants.  I have read the BackpackGearTest.org By-Laws (v. 0609) particularly Chapters 4, 5 and 6 and I agree to abide by all rules and requirements. My signed Tester Agreement is on file.    Tester information: · Nancy Griffith · 46 · Female · 5’6” (1.68 m) · 130 lb (59 kg) · bkpkrgirlATyahooDOT com · Northern California, USA    Backpacking background: My outdoor experience began in high school with involvement in a local canoeing/camping group called Canoe Trails. The culmination was a 10-day canoe voyage through the Quebec wilds. I've been backpacking since my college days in Pennsylvania, then for years in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and now mostly in the Sierra Nevada of California. Most of my trips are section hikes or loops from a few days to a week. I carry a mid-weight load, use a tent and hiking poles. Test plan or strategy: I often wear REI convertible pants for backpacking but am interested in</pre> Nancy Griffith 2012-05-21T18:44:53 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69085 <pre>The REI Endeavor pants for ladies are at http://www.rei.com/product/808436/rei-endeavor-pants-womens - they are NOT convertibles though you can get either petite or regular. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Waters To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] Test call: do you Endeavor to wear a great pair of convertible pants? Nancy, I just sent an e-mail to the rep - will report back as soon as I hear from her. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Nancy Griffith To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] Test call: do you Endeavor to wear a great pair of convertible pants? Regarding the women's pants, can you clarify which ones? I can't see any convertible ones only petite or regular pants and knickers. Thanks! Nancy Sent from my iPhone On May 19, 2012, at 5:09 AM, Kurt Papke &lt;kwpapke&lt; at &gt;gmail.com&gt; wro</pre> exec< at >bysky.com 2012-05-21T18:16:11 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69084 <pre>Nancy, I just sent an e-mail to the rep - will report back as soon as I hear from her. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Nancy Griffith To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] Test call: do you Endeavor to wear a great pair of convertible pants? Regarding the women's pants, can you clarify which ones? I can't see any convertible ones only petite or regular pants and knickers. Thanks! Nancy Sent from my iPhone On May 19, 2012, at 5:09 AM, Kurt Papke &lt;kwpapke&lt; at &gt;gmail.com&gt; wrote: &gt; I own 3 pair of the REI Sahara-model convertibles myself, love them, &gt; and I'd be applying for these if I wasn't fully loaded! BGT has three &gt; pairs of the new Endeavor model for testers that want to traverse the &gt; backcountry in style and comfort. This is a great test for all vets &gt; to apply for as it is gender, size, season and locale neutral. Sorry, &gt; no newbs that have a test in-progress on this one. The</pre> Kathy Waters 2012-05-21T14:23:18 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69083 <pre> Sweet Call!  I gotta test these pants!!!   Please consider my application to test REI's Endeavor Convertable Pants. 1. I have read the BackpackGearTest.org By-Laws (v. 0609) particularly Chapters 4, 5 and 6 and I agree to abide by all rules and meet or exceed all requirements. My signed Tester Agreement is on file. 2. Tester information and bio: · Mark Thompson · 47 · Male · 6’0” (1.8 m) · 190 lb (86.2 kg) · pants: Inseam 32", size Large · markthompson242 AT gmail dot com · Parker, Colorado, USA - Outdoor adventures started for me at a very early age, undoubtedly the result of adventurous parents. Over the years, my passions have bounced from sport to sport, but being in the mountains has always made me feel at home, whether it's the Sierras, Rockies, Adirondacks or the Alps , I am always planning my next adventure. After a 24 year separation, I am finally back home in the Rockies . My near term goals include climbing the Colorado 14'ers (25 down, 29 to go) and increasing my climbi</pre> Mark Thompson 2012-05-21T01:39:00 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69082 <pre>Hello Andrew, Here is the IR of my BA Jack Rabbit tent. The HTML may be found here: http://tinyurl.com/7q9dtzg Text below. I may be camping tomorrow, back Tuesday evening. Thanks, Ray Big Agnes Jack Rabbit SL2 Tent Test Series by Raymond Estrella INITIAL REPORT INITIAL REPORT - May 20, 2012 TESTER INFORMATION NAME: Raymond Estrella EMAIL: rayestrellaAThotmailDOTcom AGE: 51 LOCATION: North Western Minnesota, USA GENDER: M HEIGHT: 6' 3" (1.91 m) WEIGHT: 215 lb (97.50 kg) I've been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, Minnesota, and many western states. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly ultralight, I try to be as light as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot evening meals. If not hiking solo I am usually with my brother</pre> Ray 2012-05-20T21:49:19 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69081 <pre>Good question, Nancy. John or Kathy, can you help? Richard --- In backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com, Nancy Griffith &lt;bkpkrgirl&lt; at &gt;...&gt; wrote: ------------------------------------ </pre> richardglyon< at >att.net 2012-05-20T16:00:21 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69080 <pre>Regarding the women's pants, can you clarify which ones? I can't see any convertible ones only petite or regular pants and knickers. Thanks! Nancy Sent from my iPhone On May 19, 2012, at 5:09 AM, Kurt Papke &lt;kwpapke&lt; at &gt;gmail.com&gt; wrote: ------------------------------------ </pre> Nancy Griffith 2012-05-20T00:16:59 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69079 <pre>Came in the mail today. IR in-process. --Kurt ------------------------------------ </pre> Kurt Papke 2012-05-19T22:31:26 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69078 <pre>Please accept my application to test the REI Endeavor convertible pants. I have read the BackpackGearTest.org bylaws v. 0609 including, but not limited to, Chapter 5. I agree to comply with and exceed all requirements. Tester Information Name: Raymond Estrella Age: 51 Gender: Male Height: 6' 3" (193 cm) Weight: 220 lb (100 kg) Email address: rayestrella&lt; at &gt;hotmail.com City: Moorhead State: Minnesota Country: USA Date: May 19, 2012 Backpacking Background: I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, and in many of the western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I have made a move to lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with my brother-in-law Dave. Test plan I have been wearing the Sahara convertible pant from REI for many years. I love convertibles as I like to hike</pre> Ray 2012-05-19T18:43:24 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69077 <pre>Ralph, I'm clueless as to how I uploaded the IR without the changes I made. Thanks for catching it and I just checked and the proper file is there now. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph Ditton To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendocino Boots - John Waters John, I cannot see where you added a line about the space at the toes and your email is still showing it is ready for harvesting! Ralph From: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com [mailto:backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of exec&lt; at &gt;bysky.com Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012 12:47 AM To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendocino Boots - John Waters Ralph, Thanks for the edits. Thanks also for pointing out the e-mail. I can't believe I've left that for so long. I added a line about the space at the toes and will leave the comments abo</pre> exec< at >bysky.com 2012-05-19T15:56:42 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69076 <pre>Ralph, I'm clueless as to how I uploaded the IR without the changes I made. Thanks for catching it and I just checked and the proper file is there now. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph Ditton To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendocino Boots - John Waters John, I cannot see where you added a line about the space at the toes and your email is still showing it is ready for harvesting! Ralph From: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com [mailto:backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of exec&lt; at &gt;bysky.com Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012 12:47 AM To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendocino Boots - John Waters Ralph, Thanks for the edits. Thanks also for pointing out the e-mail. I can't believe I've left that for so long. I added a line about the space at the toes and will leave the comments abo</pre> Kathy Waters 2012-05-19T15:46:13 http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters/69075 <pre>John, I cannot see where you added a line about the space at the toes and your email is still showing it is ready for harvesting! Ralph From: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com [mailto:backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of exec&lt; at &gt;bysky.com Sent: Friday, 18 May 2012 12:47 AM To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendocino Boots - John Waters Ralph, Thanks for the edits. Thanks also for pointing out the e-mail. I can't believe I've left that for so long. I added a line about the space at the toes and will leave the comments about waterproofing for the FR. Deleted the test file and uploaded just now. See you in two months. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph Ditton To: backpackgeartesters&lt; at &gt;yahoogroups.com &lt;mailto:backpackgeartesters%40yahoogroups.com&gt; Cc: jrw&lt; at &gt;backpackgeartest.org &lt;mailto:jrw%40backpackgeartest.org&gt; Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:45 AM Subject: [backpackgeartesters] EDIT- IR - Ahnu Men's Mendoci</pre> Ralph Ditton 2012-05-19T13:11:41 Search the mailing list at Gmane query http://search.gmane.org/?group=$group=gmane.culture.backpacking.backpackgeartesters