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Steve Meier (smeier) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me I am in my late-40's and really got interested in backpacking about 10 years ago as a way to have some concentrated time with my boys, now all finishing up high school or in college. I try to get out a few times a year, including a bi-annual trip to Colorado for some of the big stuff. Otherwise I am stuck in the very boring midwest where everything exciting is a good day's drive away.
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Thanks for the input
Thanks for the input, guys. Nice to know that its normal, not a big deal, and I need to just make it part of my routine before laying my head down.

In GEAR » Sleeping bag w/o open baffles?
September 26, 6:38pm
Sounds like this is normal...
Y'know, I guess I didn't expect the down to migrate so easily and so quickly. It sounds like the expectation is that you just shake it toward the middle every night it's being used, hu...

In GEAR » Sleeping bag w/o open baffles?
September 26, 1:57pm
Sleeping bag w/o open baffles?
I need some input. I recently took my new Enlightened Revelation X 30 degree quilt to the Smokeys and spent the last (third) night in a shelter just below Clingman's Dome. The wind was strong...

In GEAR » Sleeping bag w/o open baffles?
September 26, 1:13pm
Dehydrate, baby!
I packed a bunch of commercially sold dehydrated meals my first backpacking trip out and knew right away something had to change. I bought a dehydrator and now just dehydrate my favorite meals for...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backpacking food
September 19, 10:06am
REI Stuff Travel Pack
I just took a look at my REI Stuff Travel Pack and the lid pocket is small so I don't think it figures much into the 22 litres but it is sewn in there pretty good. The cinch top works well so ...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Sub 10oz/280g backpack recommendations
September 11, 5:44pm
REI Stuff Travel Pack
I have the REI Stuff Travel Pack and it is an awesome deal. 22 liters, 10 oz, $30 and made of tough material. For once REI didn't over-engineer a product. Simple shoulder straps, no hip belt...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Sub 10oz/280g backpack recommendations
September 10, 7:53pm
Excellent advice! Suggestions for a specific model?
John, thanks for the advice on a specific ACR model. Anyone else have a specific model they would recommend? Dena & David, thanks for the quick education!

In GEAR » SPOT vs ACR? Need some advice
September 10, 7:35pm
SPOT vs ACR? Need some advice
I have begun taking more solo hikes and my wife wants to make sure I can get help if needed. She would love to be able to track my progress as well but getting help is her main concern. The previ...

In GEAR » SPOT vs ACR? Need some advice
September 10, 4:02pm
Settled on a sweet spot
For years my goal was to go as light as possible and last year I hiked a 56 mile loop in the GSMNP with a 9.5 lb base for a four day trip. It stormed like crazy, folks I hiked with got hurt, and I...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How important is pack weight to your overall experience?
September 06, 7:07pm
Any Enlightened Users out there?
Hoping to hear some input from folks that have used the Enlightened bags. Anyone?

In GEAR » Need advice on a sleeping bag
August 12, 10:07am

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