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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland
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pad and pillow Reply To Mary D: ----------------- I do take an inflatable pad! It's a BPL torso length pad, with 5mm evazote glued to it so I get 100% padding below me. I will occasionally use just a thin c... |
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nice list Your weight is 36 pounds for 10 days. That seems a little too high. But the combo of the bear canister and the larger frame pack add up to a lot. --------------- CONSUMABLES: Alcohol fuel sho... |
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Suggested GEAR LIST ETIQUETTE You didn't post any where or when on your list, making it pretty hard to offer any insights. Is this the Yukon or the Mojave? I started a thread titled: Suggested GEAR LIST ETIQUETTE - L... |
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- reply - Drew, NIX the MicroPour TABS and use AquaMira. This eliminates the rediculously long wait time. Thus, you can elimnate all that extra water on your back. NIX the towel and get a tarp! The... |
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lots of "TRADITIONAL" items listed BackPack: Current: Osprey Kestrel 58: 1.88kg, 4.136lb - TOO HEAVY! Soon: once I get an idea on design, yds Cuben to order, then hopefully pack = <1 lb Shelter: Current: Tarptent Rain... |
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starter template for what you'll need. Look at my on-line list HERE: http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/80a5cd1800fbac69c35fad3f320f5461.pdf Use this as a starter template for what you'll need. |
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first gear list NIX either the mug or the pot, no need for both. Why 3 liters of water capacity? Just take the 2 liter platy. 30 oz is too much for a JAM pack. Get the scissor to and trim it down! NIX the... |
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lose shoes I love the MOUNTAIN MASOCHIST! I wanna buy a second pair just because it's so perfect for my feet. About the loose lacing. Don't ask me why, but loose shoes and super thin socks are magi... |
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wants vs needs Stephen wrote: --------------------- " The Mirco-spikes aren't a need, they're a want. I feel much more secure on precarious icy sections with them and that's about the extent of... |
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BARGE cement BARGE cement, available at any hardware store. This works great on DriDucks material. THis is the smelly stuff where the instructions tell you to put a thin coat on BOTH sides of the are you wan... |
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... |
