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Mike W (skopeo) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale British Columbia
About Me I enjoy fly fishing, backpacking and hiking... and although my pace has slowed down a little over the years, I find that I'm not in such a hurry anymore anyway.
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All Forum Posts by Mike W

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DeLorme inReach SE...
Jim, thanks for your review and the ongoing updates on your findings. Much appreciated by those of us that are still waiting to receive our devices. Can you let us know if the "current po...

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
June 16, 11:40am
need help with a gps watch
I'd suggest that you skip the GPS watch if it's for backpacking purposes. Unless you need one for training (biking, swimming, running) and only occasionally will be using it as a backpackin...

In GEAR » need help with a gps watch
June 14, 2:55pm
Another review...
Nice to hear some positive feedback. To-date, the only other user review of the inReach SE is here: (half way down the page) Not such a glowing report. I look forward to seeing your review!

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
June 14, 2:24pm
inReach SE...
IF you are carrying a smart phone anyway, you could get the original Inreach for cheaper and it works very well and you don't have to wait to buy one. Waiting for the new device to be released...

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
June 10, 6:11pm
Possible purchase - Garmin Oregon
Don't overlook the Garmin BirdsEye Satellite Imagery. It's an "all you can eat" one year subscription that allows you to download as much data as you like and you can keep it aft...

In GEAR » Possible purchase - Garmin Oregon
June 06, 11:56pm
So what is the deal with rain pants?
I suspect there is a real difference in people's definition of REALLY wet weather. I consider rain pants mandatory gear for me as it might rain non-stop for the entire trip. In non-stop (h...

In GEAR » So what is the deal with rain pants?
June 06, 12:28am
REI limiting returns to one year
They will never win... the abusers will be quite happy to swap out their gear every 11 months.

In GEAR » REI limiting returns to one year
June 04, 12:59am
What's your light or UL internal FRAMED pack?
I have the Osprey Exos 46 in a size Large. Osprey lists the volume at 49 liters for the size large but I think that's a bit optimistic. Osprey lists the weight at 2 lbs 7 oz and mine weighs i...

In GEAR » What's your light or UL internal FRAMED pack?
June 01, 5:25pm
How many packs and shelters is too many?
>> If you have more than 1 pack for every 15 days of hiking annually (day hikes included), you have too many. << Wow, Dave C, that's an incredibly precise and absurd formula! ...

In GEAR » How many packs and shelters is too many?
May 29, 9:06am
DeLorme inReach SE firmware update...
Sort of telling isn't it... the product hasn't even been widely released and they are doing firmware upgrades. I suspect it's been rushed out the door before testing has been completed...

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
May 28, 12:09am

All Reader Reviews by Mike W

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Mountain Laurel Designs Burn (2010)
I've had my MLD Burn for a while now and find it very easy to give this pack top marks in all categories. I was looking for a good weekend pack (2-3 day duration) and was having a tough time findi...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 19, 6:04pm