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LoneStranger

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Reviewer of the Month: April 2014 , June 2016

14,450 reviewer rep
1,969 forum posts
joined Apr 16, 2013

I am a: person who likes getting out
Location: Maine
Website: http://lesstraveledby.net

Activities

Hiking
Backpacking
Snowshoeing
 Canoeing
Fishing

Vitals

Height67 inches
Weight200 lbs
Torso Length21"
Boot/Shoe Size11-13 wide
Jacket/Shirt Size45" Chest 23" Arm
Pant Size34" Waist 30" Inseam

I like walking to the empty places where the people aren't.

Raised on a small farm in WI then spent most of my life in Southern California before moving to Maine some years back.  Backpacking is a primary focus these days though I have cycled and surfed intensively at times and still like to ride a road bike when I can.

From early experiences in the Porcupine Mts of Upper MI and the Bighorns of WY through the years spent out west camping mountains, desert and beaches and now exploring the trails of ME and NH my favorite times are the quiet moments when "civilization" can be left behind.  I don't mind company on these adventures, but I do find the sound of the breeze easier to hear when I go alone.

Some trips now include my wife and young daughter so I'm getting to know the joys of carrying heavy loads and shorter, slower days on the trail.  As she grows so will our adventures, but even now it is a great way to spend family time together without the distractions of video screens.

Gear Reviews (143)

user rating: 4 of 5 Hammock Gear Mesh Tarp Sleeve 5/09/2025
user rating: 5 of 5 Hammock Gear Dyneema Fiber Standard Tarp with Doors 5/05/2025
user rating: 4 of 5 Hammock Gear Pillow 1/08/2025
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Leki Makalu Lite 1/08/2025
user rating: 5 of 5 Six Moon Designs Serenity Ultralight NetTent 11/22/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape 11/22/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 Emberlit FireAnt Titanium 10/18/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 Outdoor Research RadiantX Gloves 10/10/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 Good To-Go Chicken Gumbo 10/10/2022
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Smartwool Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom 10/04/2022
user rating: 3 of 5 Kahtoola RENAgaiter Mid 9/14/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 Smartwool Merino Boxer Brief 9/05/2022
user rating: 3 of 5 AlpineAire Spicy Sausage Bolognese 6/16/2022
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Backpacker's Pantry Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Beef 6/15/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 Komperdell Adventure Powerlock Foam Compact 5/26/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 DutchWare Beetle Buckle 5/02/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 DutchWare Titanium Dutch Clip 5/02/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 DutchWare Tarp Flyz 4/25/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 Hammock Gear Journey 4/19/2022
user rating: 4.5 of 5 MSR Lightning Trail 4/04/2022
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Wuru NuYarn Merino Lightweight Hoodie 3/01/2022
user rating: 5 of 5 Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Lightweight 1/04/2022
user rating: 4 of 5 Six Moon Designs Minimalist V2 11/29/2021
user rating: 4 of 5 Down East Books Hiking Maine's 4,000-Footers 9/14/2021
user rating: 4 of 5 Wild Ideas Bearikade Blazer 8/23/2021
user rating: 5 of 5 Arrowhead Equipment Tarp Stake Bag 8/19/2021
user rating: 4 of 5 Primus Firestick Ti 5/10/2021
user rating: 4 of 5 Primus Firestick 5/10/2021
user rating: 4 of 5 Amundsen Peak Slim Fit Gaiters 4/21/2021
user rating: 5 of 5 Drop Veil Wind Shell 12/28/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket 12/15/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Leki Vario XS 9/24/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 UCO 6-Piece Mess Kit 9/21/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 UCO Utility Spork 2-Pack with Tether 9/06/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 GSI Outdoors Escape HS 3L Pot + Frypan 9/06/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Deuter Climber 8/28/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Limmer Boots The Lightweight 7/20/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Hilleberg Anaris 7/10/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Sierra Designs Granby Insulated Sleeping Pad 6/30/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Amundsen Peak Knickerbockers 6/23/2020
user rating: 2 of 5 Next Mile Meals Denver Omelette 6/08/2020
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Smartwool Intraknit Merino 250 Thermal Bottom 6/04/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Smartwool Intraknit Merino 250 Thermal 1/4 Zip 5/05/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Big Agnes Accessory Park Bag Wedgie 4/21/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Next Mile Meals Buffalo Ranch Chicken 4/21/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Next Mile Meals Italian Meatball 3/21/2020
user rating: 5 of 5 Smartwool Smartloft-X 60 Hoodie 3/17/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Big Agnes Diamond Park 15 2/21/2020
user rating: 4 of 5 Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa 2/11/2020
user rating: 4.5 of 5 NiteCore NU25 1/04/2020
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Futuro Dual Strap Knee Support 12/06/2019
user rating: 4 of 5 Outdoor Research Equinox Convert Pants 11/15/2019
user rating: 4 of 5 Houdini Desoli Zip 9/27/2019
user rating: 4 of 5 Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow Ultralight Umbrella 9/11/2019
user rating: 4 of 5 Six Moon Designs Packing Pods 8/21/2019
user rating: 5 of 5 Nylofume Pack Liner Bags 8/12/2019
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Gossamer Gear Lightrek Pack Bungee Attachment 8/07/2019
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Six Moon Designs Minimalist 7/16/2019
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Atlas Spindrift 5/28/2019
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Hillsound Armadillo LT 4/02/2019
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Cotopaxi Luzon 18 1/08/2019
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Limmer Boots The Standard 12/22/2018
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Sierra Designs Sweet Suite 3 12/14/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 DutchWare Hookworm 12/11/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 DutchWare Continuous Ridgeline 12/11/2018
user rating: 4 of 5 GSI Outdoors Microlite 1000 Twist 11/16/2018
user rating: 3 of 5 NEMO Punk 20 10/15/2018
user rating: 4 of 5 GSI Outdoors Microlite 500 Twist 8/27/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 Idahoan Premium Hash Browns 6/19/2018
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Coghlan's Store 'N Pour Contain-Alls 6/01/2018
user rating: 4 of 5 Crescent Moon Big Sky 5/12/2018
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Fitkicks Originals Men's Edition 4/07/2018
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Vasque Boot Box 4/01/2018
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip-T 3/28/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 The North Face Venture 2 Jacket 2/23/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 UGQ SilPoly Rectangular Cat Cut Tarp (10x12) 1/19/2018
user rating: 4 of 5 Cooke Custom Sewing 1.9oz Silicone Tundra Tarp 1/12/2018
user rating: 5 of 5 Houdini Alpha Houdi 12/29/2017
user rating: 5 of 5 Coghlan's Reflective Guy Line 12/27/2017
user rating: 5 of 5 Purcell Trench Voyageurs Grill 12/20/2017
user rating: 5 of 5 Exped Travel Box II Plus 12/10/2017
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Komperdell Contour Titanal Power Lock 12/04/2017
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Seek Outside Unaweep 6300 7/25/2017
user rating: 5 of 5 Enlightened Equipment Rain Wrap 7/11/2017
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Vasque Coldspark UltraDry 4/13/2017
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Outdoor Research Lodestar Sensor Gloves 3/29/2017
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Vasque Lost 40 3/11/2017
user rating: 4 of 5 DeLorme inReach SE 2/16/2017
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Kammok Firebelly Down 30° 1/09/2017
user rating: 4 of 5 GSI Outdoors Halulite Microdualist Complete 12/21/2016
user rating: 5 of 5 Enlightened Equipment Prodigy 12/19/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters 12/18/2016
user rating: 5 of 5 Rothco ECWCS Polypropylene Balaclava 12/17/2016
user rating: 2.5 of 5 Outdoor Products Ultimate Dry Sacks 11/09/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 WoolPro Skylark Ultralight Crew 9/19/2016
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Easton Torrent 2 9/15/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Smartwool Outdoor Sport Light Cushion 8/25/2016
user rating: 4 of 5 Aarn Sport Balance Pockets 7/14/2016
user rating: 4 of 5 Firm Grip General Purpose Gloves 6/01/2016
user rating: 5 of 5 Yaktrax Hand Warmers 5/30/2016
user rating: 4 of 5 UCO A-120 5/20/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 UCO A-45 Comfort-Fit Headlamp 5/20/2016
user rating: 4 of 5 Oboz Bridger Mid BDry Insulated 3/15/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Ternua Loughor Jacket 3/07/2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Hillsound Trail Crampon 2/25/2016
user rating: 5 of 5 Easy Traveler Extra Squeeze Tubes 1.5oz Set 2/12/2016
user rating: 5 of 5 Easy Traveler Extra Squeeze Tubes 2.5oz Set 2/11/2016
user rating: 4 of 5 Patagonia Capilene 1 Silkweight Crew 11/19/2015
user rating: 4 of 5 Patagonia Nano Puff Pants 3/23/2015
user rating: 3.5 of 5 MSR Revo Ascent 3/14/2015
user rating: 4 of 5 Swix Star XC 100 Split Mitt 2/23/2015
user rating: 4 of 5 Adidas Terrex Swift Climaheat Frost Jacket 12/23/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 The Instaflator 10/19/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 White Sierra Trail Convertible Pant 10/17/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Topo Athletic MT 10/14/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Crown Prince Sardines in Spring Water 10/09/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Crown Prince Sardines in Soy Bean Oil 10/09/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Crown Prince Sardines in Lousiana Hot Sauce 10/09/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Trader Joe's Pound Plus 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate 10/06/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Clif Mojo Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt 10/06/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Clif Mojo Cranberry Almond 10/06/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Clif Mojo Wild Blueberry Almond 10/06/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Barry Farm Cheddar Cheese Powder 10/01/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Nestle NIDO Dry Whole Milk 5/31/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Nesco FD-80 Snackmaster Square Dehydrator & Jerky Maker 5/23/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Easy Traveler 32oz Traveler 5/13/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Easy Traveler 16oz Rum Runner Flask 5/13/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Atsko Sno-Seal 5/13/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite 3/21/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 GSI Outdoors Halulite Tea Kettle 3/20/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 MSR Hubba 3/18/2014
user rating: 3 of 5 Vivitar CS-1025 Binocular 3/14/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Smartwool Trekking Heavy Crew Socks 3/13/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Easton ATR-70 3/12/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Under Armour Original Series 9-inch Boxerjock 3/11/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 DZ Laboratories dznuts Pro 3/10/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Keen Erickson PCT 3/09/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Sawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent Treatment for Clothing, Gear, and Tents 3/08/2014
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Baffin Impact 3/06/2014
user rating: 4 of 5 Kelty Trail Ridge 3 3/03/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Mad Bomber Wool Bomber 11/30/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Chainmate 36-Inch Survival Pocket Saw 8/14/2013
user rating: 3.5 of 5 Coleman Exponent 4AA Pack-Away Lantern 7/04/2013

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