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Mike Hinsley (ArchNemesis) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale England, UK
About Me Backpacker returning after many years. These days it's Ultralight or nothing at all. I'm not as fit or as masochistic as I once was.

I'm forever experimenting with kit lists and designs to find something light, comfortable and effective in the UK. I don't want much do I ;-)
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My Website URLhttp://www.backpacking-lite.co.uk

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All Forum Posts by Mike Hinsley

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It's You!
Human sweat is the source of most of the water. If the sleeping bag is too warm for the conditions this makes matters worse. If the night air is water-laden then it will be bad as well. In t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bivy Condensation Sources
January 01, 3:19pm
Another MYOG
You might also be interested in this UK-based site. Backpacking-lite.co.uk DIY Gear

In Make Your Own Gear » A Very Thorough MYOG Site
January 01, 11:46am
Designs
Seriously consider putting a door on the front and/or back. I've found that a door gives better weather protection for weight than the extra fabric required to do the equivalent as just tarp. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Thoughts on This Tent Idea
January 01, 11:35am
Alternative stays
In a similar pack (DIY) I just use some 6mm Aluminum tubing cut to length. This transfers the weight nicely, bends to fit my back and weighs under 50g/1.7oz? It's proven to be very comfortab...

In Editor's Roundtable » Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW
December 19, 4:34am

All Reader Reviews by Mike Hinsley

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Petzl e+LITE
I consider it an essential part of a lightweight toolkit based on the conditions that I expect. The red LED is great at night. The e+Lite is ideal for around camp but you'd be mad to use it as ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
January 09, 6:04am