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Steve Martell (Steve) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Steve Martell
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Re: Ankle support - best boots and braces? Stuart, Many bits of good advice in this thread--my opinion lies between what Tad and Jennifer listed. What I've found to work best: 1. ALWAYS use trekking poles 2. Exercise those ank... |
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Re: Re: Survival Blanket Another vote for the AMK blanket--or bivy. The bivy is much lighter (and cheaper) than a sil nylon version and gives you a double duty option--can be used as a ground cloth (sleep on top) or a VBL... |
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Re: Why do you think SLX is better.... I'll add my agreement to Don's comments. SLX is my first choice followed by Heet (yellow bottle). Third choice is 190 proof Everclear (available in Oregon) that is also multi-use ...... |
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Re: Bikes shrink wild places John and Eric: Well stated comments. I own and enjoy my mountain bike--but confine it's use to around town and forest service roads only. I wouldn't think of using it on a wilderness t... |
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Re: Headlamp recommendations As Dale stated there are many variables to consider. My personal favorite (that I use the most) is the PT Remix with the secondary red LED option. The red option is a nice bonus to have in thic... |
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Re: Bees Very sad story that could probably happen to anyone hiking in these areas. I once asked a doctor what would be his suggestion if a solo hiker suffered multiple stings in the backcountry. His &... |
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Future Hikers Umbrella? Just saw this on another site: http://gizmodo.com/5955011/this-brilliant-umbrella-redesign-keeps-more-than-just-your-head-dry With a few tweaks, this might be a lighter weight option for a hi... |
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RE: Obama/Biden Jerry, Well stated! Like i inferred: Romney: Conservative, Liberal, Moderate--depending on what group he's talking to. Obama: Not perfect but more logical and consistent for the mos... |
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RE: Obama/Biden The debate reminds me of a joke I heard recently: A moderate, a liberal and a conservative walk into a bar. The bartender says: Hi Romney! |
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RE: Titanium Rod Product Ideas Hi Lawson, How about some small Titanium "S" hooks. I've tried making these myself but didn't know how to heat treat them properly nor could I make them all the same size. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Steve Martell
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Archtek Toothpaste Tablets Very convenient versus toothpaste-in-a-tube. These are also more stable than homemade 'toothpaste dots'. A +two week supply easily fit in a mini ziplock (drug store/medication size) and t... |
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ULA Equipment Can't say much more-- *Excellent gear. *Excellent customer service. |
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Dachstein Wool Alp Hat Pros: Hat deserves a "6" on the BPL 0-5 scale--wearing it can off-set the need for one of your clothing layers, very warm--even when damp, doesn't absorb much water and dries quic... |
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Garmin Foretrex 301 Combine this unit with their TOPO 24K DVD software and you have an incredibly powerful navigational tool. Adding a basic gps with downloaded waypoints greatly improves off trail navigation. Pr... |
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Princeton Tec BYTE Headlamp Pros: Light weight (1.9 oz w/lithium vs. my EOS—3.7 oz w/lithium), plenty of light (in white) for most activities, Red and white LEDs, Easy battery changes, Low cost. Cons: Red LED should ha... |
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Grand Trunk Nano-7 Hammock Slept 3 nights in mine and have been very pleased. At 6.7 oz. you can't get much lighter. Even a Cuben hammock would be close to this weight, cost much more and likely would require more caut... |
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STARBUCKS VIA Italian Roast Sorry Java Juice but for a fast & easy cup of coffee this stuff is now at the top of my list. Pros: Small lightweight packets, great flavor compared to all the other instants I've tried. ... |
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Zelph's Stoveworks SS Starlyte Ultralyte Alcohol Stove Very nice stove—may even replace my trusty “Pepsi-can” stove. Pros: Light weight with integrated pot support. Very quiet and very fuel efficient. Looks neat. Cons: Pot support not perfect. I... |
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Stabilicers Cleats (Traction Screws for footwear) Pros: Cheapest and lightest way to add significant traction to footwear Cons: Not as good as Microspikes or crampons. BPL doesn't sell them. These are basically sheet metal screws (1/2” de... |
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Leukotape P Sports Tape Although it is listed for preventing blisters, it works great as an ankle wrap. As someone who sprains their ankle rather frequently, I've used regular athletic tape as a preventative measure--pre... |
