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David Miles (davidmiles) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Eastern Sierra
About Me China Lake Mountain Rescue Group
CityRidgecrest
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://www.milesgear.com

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Re: Summer Bivy Idea? on the cheap?
I first tried using a Frogg Toggs poncho for a top material. Far too easy to tear. There are several different frogg Toggs fabrics and some are much heavier. Tyvek HomeWrap is 1.8 oz and the top...

In GEAR » Summer Bivy Idea? on the cheap?
May 13, 10:25pm
Re: Trekking Poles-Lightest fully adjustable
Hard to beat the carbon fiber set at Costco for value.

In GEAR » Trekking Poles-Lightest fully adjustable
May 11, 9:26pm
Re: UL shovel
Backpacking stoves are exempt from fire restrictions.

In GEAR » UL shovel mandatory?
May 04, 12:54pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Lightest/Most packable 2 person shelter?
Justin, Would you mind posting that 4 lb pack list?

In GEAR » Lightest/Most packable 2 person shelter?
April 26, 5:05pm
Re: Line-locs
+1 on the loop idea from John. Another option is to use a knot I developed for our rescue stretcher. It is a mod of the bowstring knot. It offers 2:1 pulley action to tighten the line, and will ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Question about movable line-locs on tarp tie outs
April 25, 7:53am
Re: Adjustable grip hitch
Another knot you may find useful. It is also secure when slack and it adjustable with one hand and has 2:1 advantage. http://www.milesgear.com/SecureBowstring/SecureBowstring.html

In Make Your Own Gear » Adjustable grip hitch
April 07, 11:12pm
Re: Tyvek
There are different Tyveks. The HomeWrap is waterproof but not very breathable. Good for the bottom. The other material I have is much better for the top and can handle rain without tarp :)

In Make Your Own Gear » Bivy Material Suggestions???
April 07, 1:52pm
iPhone - Topo Map App
The Topo Map app on my iPhone is better than any other topo app on any phone I've seen so far. The resolution and features are amazing.

In GEAR » Must-have smartphone features for the outdoorsy type
March 27, 5:22pm
Tyvek Tape
I have found Tyvek tape to be excellent on plastics. My wife had a good laugh the other day when I used a small piece and a hole punch to replace the torn out ring hole in the shower curtain liner...

In Make Your Own Gear » Gear Hacking Goodness : Duct Tape, Tyvek, Subway bags, and other magical materials
March 15, 12:49am
Re: Rocks?
I have had quite a few ask for loops to stake it out. However, I intentionally designed the shape and construction of the bivy to not have stress points. Originally I used fabric with half the te...

In Gear Deals » MilesGear Uber Bivy
March 09, 11:15am

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