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Mike M (mtwarden) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike M
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Re: Re: Merino Long Sleeve base layer top look at Patagonia Merino 1, mostly merino (65%) - it gives you the benefits of both merino and syn (the syn makes it more durable and slightly quicker to dry) the fit is "slim", but no... |
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Re: Re: Trail Logistics calories- I'm planning on one bottle mixed w/ 2 scoops of Perpetuem/1 scoop HEED which should yield ~ 350 calories and plan on it lasting 2-2.5hrs, I'll have another with me to mix at aroun... |
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Re: Re: Re: I'm in! ^ good deal :) Eugene- wish you could make it, I've got a couple new orange bits I was saving just for you :) Mike |
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Re: Re: That guy... I'm pretty sure I'm that guy too (despite the glossy photo and fancy pack! :)) I think I'm going to use my fancy pack w/ the addition of a 1 liter platy hoser (which fits rather nice... |
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I'm in! I'm in boys! Found a good deal this morning and talked to Craig (flight comes in Thurday evening) and said it will work for him- thanks Craig! Craig- I'll give you a shout a little late... |
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inner I might have to give the inner a chance, been using a bivy w/ it- the inner is only 1.5 oz more |
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Re: Will it hold Amphipod bottles? yup- I'm 100% they will fit :) also I used the pack mtn biking when I was in the Carolinas and didn't carry any bottles in it and you could secure the top down to hold a camera, food, ... |
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winter I use it very similarly as I do in other seasons. If I'm moving and a base layer isn't enough, I layer the Houdini over- it blocks wind/precip, but also holds a little heat in; if the base... |
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update wore the AK at a recent event (Uwharrie Mtn Run) and have to say I'm still very impressed w/ this little pack. there was a significant wind storm two days prior to the event which resulted in ... |
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kit the SHR requires carrying quite a bit of food at a stretch and the weather is often unpredictable and hostile which equates to a hardier shelter and more insulation in clothing/bag/pad- this starts... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike M
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Petzl e+LITE I thought I had added my review earlier on this lamp, but hadn't :) I've been very impressed w/ this diminutive lamp- if you're looking for a lamp for hours of night travel- this isn'... |
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Black Diamond Carbon Cork @ 16 oz (pair) these are certainly heavier than some of the UL offerings, but still relatively light the FlickLock is about as solid of a adjustment as I've seen for trekking poles- I'm sur... |
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ULA Ohm not sure why it's listed with the frameless packs, while not a robust frame- the carbon fiber/derlin frame is certainly a frame and definitely helps w/ the load capacity of this pack anywho- th... |
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Montrail Sabino Trail My first pair are over a year old now w/ ~ 500 backpacking/trail running miles- there is some light fraying here and there, but overall are still in very good condition. I've never had a hot spot... |
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Dirty Girl Gaiters I'd probably go 4.5 just because of the needed velcro, but I like these enough I wanted to round up. They are breathable, they are light and they do a great job of keeping stuff out of your sho... |
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Osprey Talon 22 double post- whoops :) |
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Osprey Talon 22 The Talon is a very full featured pack, that carries like a dream (w/ reasonable loads). I use it for snowshoeing day trips and it swallows up the gear- shovel, bivy, down parka, etc I love the be... |
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Wet Fire Fire Starting Tinder I'm a little redundant w/ fire starting stuff (boy scout in me I guess)- the wetfire tinders are my "if I absolutely need to start a fire" tinder. they will even burn in water or on sno... |
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Smartwool Beanie my Smartwool beanie makes into both my day pack and multi-day trips, light weight, warm, takes up almost no space- I don't go anywhere w/o it going on two years and it still looks/fits great |
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Moosejaw the company I've made numerous transaction with moosejaw and they have always been smooth and hassle free. their staff is knowledgable and they frequently have the best prices on gear I do have one smal... |
