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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland
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It is VERY easy! Reply to CK King: -------------------------- You wrote: "I have a lot of work to do" - No, you are missing the biggest secret about going light. It is VERY easy, hardly any work... |
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PILLOW (multiple zip-lock baggies) Reply to Mitchell: Iv'e used these white inflatable pillow that you recommend. I thought these were pretty good, but I found they were small, and my head would sort of roll off. The only ve... |
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your list is a "traditional" set of items Reply to CK King: -------------------------- I hope you take this the right way, but it's hard to offer much advice for this list. This is a forum for LIGHTWEIGHT backpacking, and your list i... |
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Poof - Zip - Stuff (repeat times 7) easy! Ken, It's easier to set up than you might think. Poof - Zip - Stuff (repeat times 7) easy! I've used my shoes PLENTY! They are pretty good, but imperfect. I once filled my backpack... |
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shameless self-promtion (sorry) In reply to your question about TITANIUM cook gear. Just so you know, I have a few wonderfully light (yet expensive) titanium cook pots and mugs. (the text below is gleaned from my book) exce... |
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my humble list 8 pound base weight, warm, comfortable and safe! LINK: http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/80a5cd1800fbac69c35fad3f320f5461.pdf |
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1 ) GET A SCALE! Chris, I'm repeating what others have said, but here goes. 1 ) GET A SCALE! No way around this one, it is absolutely essential! Without the scale, you'll stumble around and ooze s... |
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pillow R & D Reply to James: ------------------------ Yeah - this pillow tip is really is great! As silly as this might sound, I was SO proud of myself when I finally figured this one out. I've ... |
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pillow My reply to John & Lee: _____________________________________ These tips all come from a book, and the book is devoted to Ultralight skills. I advocate wearing all your layers to sleep as i... |
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VA Appalachian Trail three season list GoLite Jam2 Large 21.60 ----------- Cut off stuff with a scissor. You should be able to NIX a good 8 ounces easy! Tarp-tent Sublite 19.50 -------------- SWITCH out to a TARP, save about... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Clelland
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Leatherman Juice S2 Multitool 4.3 ounces? Uhhhg! |
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Hefty Trash Compactor Bag as LINER BAG Hefty Trash Compactor Bags 18 Gal. (68 L) Size 2 Ft. 1 3/4 x... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie A perfect Bar. |
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Patagonia DAS Parka I am chiming in and giving the DAS a low grade of 3. It is NOT a lightweight piece of gear! It's a porker, and should be refered to as such on the BPL site. 29 ounces? Thats 1 pound 13 ounce... |
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Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody This is a nice layer, but expensive. It doesn't get a 5 because of its high price. It's basically lightweight long underwear, but with a hood. The fabric is a little bit slippery and stretc... |
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Hardware store SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE The standard hardware store little single edge razor blade is the simplest and lightest thing I've found - ever. Nice and sharp, easy to use - and LIGHT! They weigh 0.1 ounces! Buy a little... |
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Javette Coffee I think these are very good. Not quite as good as fresh brewed - but a good substitute. That's why it gets a 4 and not a 5. Superior (even if only a little) to Java Juice. Here's how I thin... |
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Petzl e+LITE Also - THe RED light option is really nice. I find I use it a lot to save batteries. It works great for ALMOST any purpose in the dark. Go ahead and try using it exclusivly. The red light really w... |
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GoLite Hut 1 I've used the GoLite Hut 2 (a little bigger) in the winter. It's fine. It takes a little extra time to adjust it so it's nice and tight. Ryan - hey, give a review after you get out o... |
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GU Energy Gel Hey - Make yer own in bulk. Cheeep and works great. HOMEMADE GOO ============= I've been using a form of homemade sports gel, and it's been really successful - and I have a circle o... |
