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M W (rcmike) - BPL Lifetime Member

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Still need points?
I have some but they expire tomorrow. Let me know. Mike UPDATE: Dustin passed. Points PIF'd to another BPL member.

In Gear Swap » WTB - Moosejaw points
June 12, 3:52pm
Re: Repair
I agree with what Dean recommended: " wrap/whip it with nylon thread/line and apply epoxy to the thread/line wrap." What I would add here is to first roughen up the surface with sand ...

In GEAR » Cracked alloy tent pole - what to do?
June 11, 11:29pm
Bug shelter 1.25 + Spinntwinn in rain
David, That's a nice setup. I was thinking about getting a 1.25 shelter for my Spinntwinn. Have you had your setup in the rain? Do you need extra coverage in the front or back? Mike

In GEAR » GG Spinntwinn and Summertime bug protection
June 07, 1:28am
Was an SOS required?
From the original post, they say a rider injured his leg. Was there a risk of the rider dying or losing a limb? There isn't enough information in the post to say if it warranted an SOS call f...

In GEAR » Motorcyclist's experience with SPOT messenger
June 04, 11:35am
DIY?
You can always DIY with a plastic spoon, Popsicle stick and duck tape. Mike

In GEAR » long, foldable spoon or spork
May 19, 10:41pm
Folding spoon options
It looks like MSR and REI make some: REI folding spoon

In GEAR » long, foldable spoon or spork
May 19, 10:20pm
Tapered carbon tube
You might want to search for tapered carbon tube. I found this: http://www.rockwestcomposites.com/browse/round-carbon-fiber-tubing/tapered-carbon-tubing You could also try the Composites Sto...

In GEAR » Replacement for LT4 tip section
May 16, 9:32am
Stuff outside the pack
I generally don't like to carry things outside my pack because I'd be concerned about dropping something along the way. Mike

In GEAR » Hiking Back Pack's with Molle?
May 14, 9:30pm
Old iPhones
My kids use iPhones or iPod Touches as their cameras. A couple of them have dedicated cameras but they rarely have them with them so their phones get used more - plus they like sharing photos with...

In Photography » Kids with cameras
May 13, 11:02am
What about an LX5?
A Panasonic LX5 can be found used for about $200. Add a conversion lens adapter and a clear UV filter to protect the lens from sand and dirt getting into it. You don't get as much zoom as s...

In Photography » Need a new camera
May 11, 6:37pm

All Reader Reviews by M W

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Black Diamond Ultra Distance
I got the Black Diamond Ultra Distance poles as a gift in 2011. They performed admirably on a 35 mile trip through the Grand Canyon this past April. The bottom sections did get pretty scratched up t...

In Trekking Poles
May 19, 9:36pm