BPL Community Profile

Diplomatic Mike (MikefaeDundee) - BPL Guest

My Locale Under a bush in Scotland
About Me I've hiked, climbed and backpacked for over 30 years, mostly in the Scottish Highlands. I used to run distance, and adventure races. Injuries have curtailed that. I'm 'into' anything outdoor orientated. Wildlife watching is a favourite past-time.
CountryScotland

You cannot send this user a personal message (PM) because they have not specified a PM email address yet.

All Forum Posts by Diplomatic Mike

Showing 1 - 10 of 1955 | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...196
 

Post

Forum » Thread
Re John Rae
The story of John Rae is very interesting. He eventually found remains of the Franklin expedition, including evidence of cannabilism amongst the crew before they died. When he presented this evide...

In Chaff » History of Polar Exploration
April 03, 12:14pm
Re Windshirts
Hike in Scotland, and you'll know what a windshirt is for! :-) A typical hike might involve 15 miles, with 3-4000 feet of ascent Mostly off trail. On the uphills, you can get soaked in sweat....

In GEAR » Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question
April 03, 11:25am
Re
I have what a 'normal' person would class as minor osteo in my big toe joint in my foot. A 'normal' person wouldn't be upset because it stopped them from running, or caused sev...

In Chaff » Arthritis anyone? Warning! Possibly bummer thread!
March 15, 12:58pm
.
My ex-wives uncle took a Paracetomal overdose about 4 days before Xmas. This was a few years ago. He awoke from his drunken slumber in hospital. His first words were 'thank god i'm aliv...

In Chaff » Death reminder
March 09, 11:44am
Scary
As a dad that is also a gear freak, my kids know that they should never buy me gear.

In GEAR » Another question regarding my hippie dad
March 09, 10:26am
Nah
Wrong colo'u'r Dave. My ID bag is green. The inside of my S is a mixture of silver and black. :-)

In GEAR » Most Breathable Bivy?
March 09, 9:45am
Aim
Why not practice with a Shewee, Jennifer? I know you use a quilt.

In GEAR » Pee bottle?? best practices
March 09, 9:28am
Re Toilet practice
Sleep in a quilt, under a floor-less shelter. Simply roll over, lift, and let go. :-) And have a dump under cover before you leave in the morning.

In GEAR » Pee bottle?? best practices
March 09, 9:21am
Meh
Dave is just jealous of my new Cooper S. He also talks sense, unlike some folk that hike twice a year.

In GEAR » Most Breathable Bivy?
March 09, 9:14am
Re Cooper 'S'
I was quoted a delivery time of 6-8 weeks Dave. I ordered it 3 weeks ago. Other folk have told me they were quoted the same delivery time, but received it after 4 weeks. :-) My perfect choice o...

In GEAR » New 'Compact' Trailstar
March 09, 8:59am

All Reader Reviews by Diplomatic Mike

Diplomatic Mike has posted no reviews.