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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: Cost-Per-Use
my running training log keeps track of miles logged per pair of shoes, also lets you enter price paid and then will keep track of cost/mile, most almost to be retired (4th pair) Sabino Trails are a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Cost-Per-Use
January 25, 8:33am

ruff
I was thinking to myself when did Patagonia ever offer a coyote ruff garment :) when I was in the Air Force our winter parkas had coyote ruff- nice stuff! I scored a pair of last years model Al...

In Gear Lists » 2013 winter list: Northern Rockies
January 25, 8:27am

patagonia mountain hardwear mid layers & beanies
all sold items shipped reaming items are now sold- thanks

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 24, 8:09am

Beta Power
MH Beta Power is sold to steve

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 22, 7:40pm

Re: Midweights / Beanie
the two Paty midweights and Paty beanie are sold to Cole

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 22, 1:15pm

Re: OR Beanies
pm returned, OR beanies are sold to Marcel

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 22, 12:46pm

midlayers & beanies
pm sent, Cap 3 zip is sold to Travis

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 22, 12:36pm

Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
Mountain Hardwear Beta Power Zip top, new w/o tags, Men's Large has thumbholes and a really neat zip rear pocket sold Patagonia Expedition Weight zip top, this was before they put number...

In Gear Swap » Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear mid layers and beanie blowout!
January 22, 12:07pm

Re: Agree with Dale
I agree w/ Dale and Greg :) windshirt ≠ rain jacket, maybe in the future, but certainly not at this juncture- a quality lightweight rain jacket and a quality lightweight windshirt is worth a cou...

In GEAR » Silnylon Rain Gear- Rain Gear and Wind Shirt All In One?
January 21, 8:46am

custom
too bad Bender's business went down in flames- he was willing to make whatever you wanted for a reasonable price I'd love to have both a Neoair and Xtherm in a 25 x 65-ish size, I'm ...

In GEAR » Idle wondering: why no short/wide pads?
January 20, 12:55pm

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'...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
October 25, 12:08pm

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...

In Trekking Poles
October 18, 4:19pm

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...

In Backpacks - Frameless
October 13, 5:17pm

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...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
September 10, 5:23pm

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...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
September 10, 5:11pm

Osprey Talon 22
double post- whoops :)

In Backpacks - Frameless
January 03, 7:26pm

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...

In Backpacks - Frameless
January 03, 7:22pm

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...

In Miscellaneous Products
December 14, 7:49pm

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

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
November 20, 8:47pm

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...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
October 30, 7:00pm