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Ike Jutkowitz (Ike) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Central Michigan
About Me Grew up in the Adirondacks, with my first backpacking experiences on the Northville-Placid Trail. Avid fly fisherman and runner, occasional rock climber and mountain biker. Now living in Michigan which has put a damper on vertical endeavors.
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re: Michigan Winter
Let me say for the record that (a) I'm not easily shocked, and (b) could care less about gear. Since you brought me into this though, I think you should leave the tent behind completely and...

In GEAR » Tarp Tent SS1 vs Duomid for Michigan Winter
February 14, 12:33pm
FS: ID Event Anorak size medium, Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Regular, Wide
Purchased this anorak used on gear swap. Due to photographic error, I had believed it would come with a hood. It is otherwise a nice piece and I can probably find a use for it. I thought I would of...

In Gear Swap » FS: ID Event Anorak size medium, Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Regular, Wide
February 14, 4:52am
Answers for David
"Dude, do you ever get tired?" Yeah, man. I work a pretty demanding job, and at the end of the day, I still need to be at my best for two little girls who value playtime with their dad...

In Post-Trip Reports » Into a land of rock and ice
February 14, 4:19am
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Sorry to hear that George. Your gram weenie pro has been my go-to stove for years. Best of luck with your future plans.

In On the Web » It's over Johnny....
February 13, 3:13pm
Into a land of rock and ice
I’ve never been one to let the weather dictate my activities. Changing weather patterns are an immutable fact in wilderness travel and, as such, acceptance is generally a better strategy than cur...

In Post-Trip Reports » Into a land of rock and ice
February 13, 9:22am
re: CWT
This was an awesome trip report on a destination I'd love to visit. I don't know how I missed it the first time. Bailing must have been a painful decision, though clearly the right one at t...

In Post-Trip Reports » 8 Days of Wrath on the Cape Wrath Trail
February 12, 4:16am
re: snow anchors
Stephen, You may want to give deadmen a try. I haven't used stakes in winter in years. Even with a couple inches of snow, you can pile up enough and stomp it down to hold pretty solidly. Withi...

In Chaff » Who else is hording for Nemo?
February 08, 6:49am
re: Coastal Trail
@Nick- I ended up going with a NEX-6. Mostly shooting with a 24/1.8 prime lens. I'll occasionally bring a telephoto lens when looking for wildlife or long range shots. I figured that between yo...

In Post-Trip Reports » The Coastal Trail in Winter, Lake Superior Provincial Park
February 05, 7:57am
re: Challenging weather
Dave, I appreciate your suggestions, and even more importantly, the manner in which they were offered. Thanks Greg, I suspect you and I have very similar styles. Thank you for the comments.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
February 04, 5:35pm
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Thanks Eric, You've given me some simple stuff to think about. Roger, The diagram I was calling attention to is the one on the left. The text for the diagram on the right was stating that...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
February 03, 3:11pm

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