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Michael K (chinookhead) - BPL Forum Member

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About Me I'm from Michigan and now I live in Texas. I have been an avid hiker and fisherman (spin and fly fishing) for most of my life. I have been a "traditional" backpacker and I am slowly trying to lighten my load.
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Lawson's knots?
I was also thinking about Lawson's glowire to avoid the tripping issue with the lines. How does it hold knots? I don't get why Big Agnes uses glow black line (with little white spots.....in...

In GEAR » Guyline options
June 17, 7:04pm

the right clothes
First off......this is a tragedy. I hope for the best for his friends and family. I just want to agree with the people who have said that with the right clothes, health, and acclimating one c...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Temp of 115 kills hiker
June 11, 5:24pm

Camp Alp 95
The Camp ALP 95 harness is on sale at Campsaver for 39.95. 3.5 oz. for a harness! No more swiss seats or "diaper harnesses" with slings for me as on technical scrambles where I hope to ...

In Gear Deals » Camp Alp 95
June 10, 8:46pm

lower the price?
Doug, this is very tempting even though I originally wanted a GoPro. Are you willing to part with it for 80 dollars because this now goes for 99 dollars new at places like Amazon and other online ...

In Gear Swap » WTB HD Helmet Cam (preferably GoPro Hero 3)
June 07, 3:33pm

headband mount?
Doug, if you don't mind me asking.....why did you never use it? Did you find the headband mount comfortable and stable? I'm asking this because I'll have the camera most frequently mo...

In Gear Swap » WTB HD Helmet Cam (preferably GoPro Hero 3)
June 06, 10:39am

WTB HD Helmet Cam (preferably GoPro Hero 3)
I would like a Gopro Hero 3. I'd prefer the "white edition", but I'd also be interested in the "silver" or "black" editions for the "right" price. ...

In Gear Swap » WTB HD Helmet Cam (preferably GoPro Hero 3)
June 05, 3:11pm

+3 Glacier gloves (Dr. Shades)
I use the regular Glacier gloves sun gloves (Dr. Shades) for hiking the most. The reason why I picked these over the other brands is exactly what you are complaining about. The other gloves don&...

In GEAR » Sun Gloves?
June 04, 11:27am

Light reusable 9" diameter top for MSR flex skillet?
Hi. I would like a 9" diameter reusable top for my MSR flex skillet. I often "need" this pan when I catch dinner. I really enjoy frying fish, which can only be done well with a re...

In GEAR » Light reusable 9" diameter top for MSR flex skillet?
May 31, 6:36pm

Light Economical Net (under 6 oz.)
Hi. Does anyone know of a light and "reasonably" priced net? What I want from the net is the following: 1) Be able to handle a fish up to 20 inches long. 2) Under around 6 oz. ...

In Fishing » Light Economical Net (under 6 oz.)
May 29, 7:11pm

raw in the newer version
The newer 2012 model, the 50HS allows for RAW images. I was actually recently looking into this camera for pictures and video. The 60 HS should be coming soon and i'm waiting to see how it lo...

In Photography » An interesting camera - Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
May 03, 5:23pm

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