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Rodney M (rodney_mruk) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Northeast Oregon
About Me I've been hiking and backpacking for 50 years. Over the past 5 years I have made a complete transition to lightweight gear, techniques and philosophy. My knees and hips are grateful.
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All Forum Posts by Rodney M

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Use current gear
Ryan, Nice video. I look forward to the remainder. I would suggest you use gear that is currently available on the market. The benefit to viewers is diminished when you utilize gear that is n...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 1: Gear
May 23, 7:37am
Backpacking Couples
Check out the Practical Backpacking podcast. One of the later issues was an interview of Disco and Prince of Darkness who have hiked both the PCT and CDT together. You will get a lot of things to c...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Couples hiking PCT
May 22, 7:42pm
Cleaning soot from a wood fire
One thing I learned in boy scouts some 45 years ago is to coat the pot or other items subject to wood burning soot with soap. Take a bar of soap and rub it all over the exposed area. You can also p...

In GEAR » Easiest way to clean Ti-Tri?
May 14, 8:36am
What will you use the compass for?
Sean, You have been given a lot of good advice from those who have responded. One thing to think about is just what will you use the compass for. I have found that a compass is not all that impo...

In GEAR » First compass
May 10, 5:42pm
Weight ??
Daniel, You say the TT Moment is without the liner. I assume that means the inner tent such as screening and floor. In other words, it is a single wall floorless tent. Is that correct? TT lists ...

In Gear Swap » FS: Tarptent Moment
May 08, 8:10am
Seam Sealing
I like to use silicone not only on the main seams but also the stitching at anchor points and guy line points. This is especially true with Silnylon since it stretches under pressure and when wet. ...

In GEAR » SEAM SEALING???? Tarp tent SS1
April 19, 7:09pm
Spinnaker Ground Cloth
Several years ago I bought a Gossamer Spinnaker Ground Cloth - 30" X 84"' @ 2.0 oz I have used it exclusively for at least 100 nights and it is still going strong. There are no pun...

In GEAR » Does anone still use tyvek as a ground cloth?
April 19, 6:25pm
Good review
Roger, Thanks for that review. I am going to try this product. I encourage you to continue to think outside of the box for your reviews. Instead of just gear reviews, maybe you can try a few mor...

In Editor's Roundtable » True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
April 17, 8:02am
Bundle #5
Dan, I am interested in Bundle #5, the three XL 100% merino shirts. However, from the photos it is difficult to tell the weight of the fabric and the weight of the shirt. Can you give me the wei...

In Gear Swap » FS - Men's Merino Wool Garment BUNDLES - Various Sizes/Styles
April 13, 8:49am
Firestarter
I agree with Eric. Not only do you need to practice but when you really need to start a fire, you are in some sort of danger or the beginning of a serious situation. If you fail when you are in dan...

In GEAR » Wrightsocks & Fire-starting
April 07, 3:41pm

All Reader Reviews by Rodney M

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Gossamer Gear Spinshelter
I used the SpinnTwinn for my 300 mile trek on the Washington PCT south from Canada in 2010. It proved very worthy and was not difficult at all when setting up. That being said, it is a tarp. Inherent ...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
March 24, 10:08pm
Backcountrygear.com
I just ordered a Montbell Super Stretch #3 and received it in three days. On time and the correct item.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
April 15, 9:34pm