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Benjamin Tupper

Camper/Hiker // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    New England, Alaska, South Africa
  • Bio:

    Originally from Michigan, the wonder of the midwest. Everyday is a good day if I get to spend it outside hanging out in the woods, on top of a mountain, or drinking coffee in some other bizarre location! I am a full time grad student at the University of New Hampshire studying Environmental Education.

    'you aren't lost if you don't care where you are'

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Wicked Comfortable

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 14, 2009

I love almost everything MH and these pants do exactly what I wanted them to do. The stretch fabric makes it feel like I am wearing nothing and the freedom of movement while hiking and bouldering are incredible. They are a little tight, but for backpacking I think they are wonderful. The glued seems work well for me so far, I have rocked these on lots of hiking trips in the Whites and havent had any problems after washing. The belt loop is great too because they are glued on, no awkward rubbing on the hip belt. I love these pants, fit is excellent and they are great for hiking and backpacking!

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Versatile Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Terra Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Terra Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 14, 2009

I was skeptical when this jacket showed up at my door. It seemed flimsy to me. Man, was I wrong! This is one of my new go-to jackets for most situations. I absolutely love this beast! It is extremely comfortable and moves great with your body. The hood fit was one of the best that I have had in jackets, just as good as my Beta AR which cost nearly twice as much. The gaskets in the sleeves are great, i miss jackets with thumb holes, all jackets should have them! Overall, durability has been wonderful, water repelency is amazing and fit and comfort are wonderful. I love this coat and cant wait to take more trips to the Whites with this beast!

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Great Softshell

Marmot Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Sharp Point Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 14, 2009

I love this jacket. It blocks the wind great and the DWR coating on it is great. I had a super hero from Marmot for a long time but got this at a good price and havent worn the super hero since. The pit zips are a huge plus and not having to deal with the bulky hood of the super hero has been a blessing. Really nice coat with a nice fit. The one major feature I miss is the chest pocket, but I will take the pit zips over the chest pocket any day! One of my go to softshells along with my MH Terra....got rid of the BC.com shift and this is one of my new favs.

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Pretty Good Down

The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Men's

The North Face Thunder Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 November 14, 2009

As one of the first true down jackets I have owned I have been pleasantly surprised with it. Good fit, I am 6'1 about 210lbs and went with an XL to layer underneath, a touch big but good for putting some layers underneath....though this beast is so flippin warm layers usually are not necessary. Wish the pockets would be fleece lined like some of the MH down jackets. Other than that, the wicked light weight and warmth are great. Have hiked with it in cold weather in northern michigan and the Whites of New Hampshire....usually not a big fan of TNF, but I do love this jacket!

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Quality Beanie

The North Face Wicked Beanie

Rating for this product: 5 November 14, 2009

Nice beanie here, the fleece around the ears is great and it is a nice snug fit. Does not have the bulky look like a lot of the other beanies I have. For uber cold weather I go with something heavier like the Backcountrty.com nepal beanie. Go to beanie for the shoulder season. I was surprised at how well it has held up, pretty rugged. Overall, great beanie!

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Amazing

Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Men's

Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 4, 2009

Probably my favorite fleece that I own. The R2 is uber comfy and wicks away sweat well. It is my go-to fleece while starting out hikes in cooler temps and have used it as a layer while snowshoeing. Not very windproof but thrown on under my acteryx beta AR it is the perfect match. Bomb proof construction is what I expect from patagonia and I was not disappointed.

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pretty solid jacket

Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 September 4, 2009

I was super stoked to get this soft shell at such a good price. The quality of the product was up to snuff compared to all the other BC gear I have but the fit was less than desirable. The jacket was very short around the waist. I have run into this problem with a few other softshells but was disappointed with the fit of this one. Construction is great and material good.....just wish the fit was better. I am 6'0 and 200lbs and should have sized up to the XL instead of the L.

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Comfy Pant

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Talus Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 September 4, 2009

These pants are extremely comfortable!! The material allows for great freedom of movement and they have become my go-to hiking pants while in the backcountry. They breath really well even on those hot humid days in the Whites. Because of the material though they do seem to stretch out quite a bit after just wearing them on two hikes. The fit is true to the size, I was worried the large would be tight but being 6'0 and 200lbs the large fit just right. I enjoy that they have belt loops as I am not a fan of built in belts on my hiking pants but the belt loops seem a bit flimsy and I can see them detaching with a bit more use. Overall, extremely comfortable pants, great material and fit, a bit skeptical on bomb-proofness....

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Great Hat!

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Backcountry.com Lukla Touque

Rating for this product: 5 August 5, 2009

Love this hat....just got one and took on a camping trip over the weekend! Really high quality and an excellent fit. Isn't too tight like a lot of other beanies I have had and the fleece around the ears is wonderful, not itchy, great fit.

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Greatest stove ever made

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

MSR WhisperLite International Multi-Fuel Stove

Rating for this product: 5 July 15, 2009

I have used this stove since my very first child hood camping experience and have owned two of them myself. This is the most reliable stove I have ever used, lights up quick, boils fast. The versatility of cooking with this baby is excellent, much better than jetboils and the rest that I have tried before. The best thing about it for me is the ease of cleaning. You can take apart the entire stove (dont break the needle) and clean all the various parts to keep this puppy cooking up trail delights for a long time!

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Nice watch

Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

Suunto Vector Altimeter Watch

Rating for this product: 4 July 14, 2009

I have had the vector for a few years now and have used it on several hiking trips and used it primarily on expeditions in Africa. This puppy is bombproof! The face is extremely large and took some getting used to but once you wear it for a bit it starts to be a part of you and you feel naked without it. To echo other people, make sure to regularly re-calibrate the compass and barometer for accurate readings. It jumps around a bit but great for estimating altitude and pressure. Compass has been hit or miss for me but this is the case with most electronic compasses. An electronic compass will never be as accurate as a regular compass, so get one of those! I had to change the battery twice but found a replacement at my local gear shop so no headache there. Overall, great watch with some slick features, a great companion in the mountains!

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Osprey Packs Stratos 40 Backpack - 2200-2600cu in

July 13, 2009

it took me a while to figure those out....but now that I have, they make carrying small loads easy and keep the bag compressed so its not sloppy and flopping around, great feature to this bag

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One of my favorites!

Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 12, 2009

I own a number of softshells in my quest to find the perfect one. This baby gets darn close! Athletic fit and cut a bit longer in the back which is super nice, perfect for layering. The one funky thing about this guy is the collar. For me it is not a deal breaker, but the thing is big. I usually take the hood off and stash it in my pack when I wear it. I was impressed at its ability to repel water! Overall, very nice coat!

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Bomb proof

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 July 12, 2009

This is the greatest shell I have ever owned. I have taken on the trail, up mountains, all seasons and am constantly impressed by its performance. The price was tough to deal with and after trying out some other jackets, REI eVent jacket (which fit horribly), I decided to bite the bullet and purchase this work horse. I was not disappointed. One word of advice, try the thing on to get the sizing right. I am a large guy, always worn L in every other coat, shirt, softshell, etc. The large in this coat felt sloppy on me so I opted for the medium. Perfect fit! Overall, I have yet to find a better coat.

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Not too shabby

Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag:  0 Degree Down

Marmot Never Summer Sleeping Bag: 0 Degree Down

Rating for this product: 4 July 12, 2009

I found this bag to be a lot warmer than i had thought. Used it for a few chilly nights in northern GA on the southern end of the AT. Kept me nice and warm, almost too warm actually, granted I was in GA. Anyway, my only complaint about the bag is the size, it does not pack down that well but I have been happy with it keeping its feathers and you cant go wrong with real down fill!

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Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2.1 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

July 12, 2009

the mesh really does help with ventilation. I used it in northern Georgia (muggiest place ever in summer!) for a three-nighter and was impressed with the ventilation

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bomber tent

Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2.1 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Mountain Hardwear Skyledge 2.1 Tent 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 5 July 12, 2009

I bought this baby to replace my old TNF Heron three man. I have only been able to test this tent in the field for about 4 overnights, 2 of which we had relentless downpours. I was pleasantly surprised to wake up to an absolutely dry tent! The double vestibule is a huge plus, both big enough to stash two peoples gear, or one for gear and one for getting in and out! Like others have said, calling this a two-man is a stretch....prepare to get cozy! Overall, another amazing product from MH!

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