Author Archives: McLovin

About McLovin

Author: MCLOVIN. Age: 41. Disposition: Gimpy. Resident: Itinerary Obsessive. Ancestry: Dutch. Politically: Left/Side. Nutshell: Magellan, P.I. Philosophy: Kali Ma!

BPL Firelite Esbit Wing Stove Review

Posted on February 22, 2010 by McLovin

Can this titanium solid fuel stove compete with the blogger’s favorite, the White Box Stove? Can it boil enough h2O for two? A (non-field) full test and comparison. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best

Posted on February 22, 2010 by McLovin

Kicking off the 2010 gear season with this year’s list of my favorite gear. Continue reading →

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Training Hike: Herman Creek to Casey Creek Camp Out/Back

Posted on January 26, 2010 by McLovin

Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 8.5 mile out-and-back on Herman Creek Trail #406 to Casey Creek Camp. January 2010. Continue reading →

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MYOG Challenge: Cuben Fiber Pack!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by McLovin

Ploss has been busy figuring out how to spend more money on more, lighter gear – and previously (earlier) whining about how homey don’t play sewing machines. HFY! A real man in need of a cuben fiber backpack should make … Continue reading →

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Proposed Hike: Nick Eaton Ridge via Wy’East, Herman Creek Loop

Posted on January 24, 2010 by McLovin

Proposed Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 48.6 mile loop from Eagle Creek, through Benson Plateau via Wy’East, on PCT to Herman Creek Bridge, Nick Eaton Ridge to Herman Creek Trail (at Tomlike Mountain junction), back to PCT/junction of Eagle Creek. Continue reading →

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New Gear: GoLite Virga Jacket

Posted on January 19, 2010 by McLovin

Added to my gear list: the 8.5 oz. waterproof/breathable GoLite Virga jacket. Continue reading →

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