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Miguel Arboleda (butuki) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Kanto Plain, Japan
About Me The top of the mountain is more an afterthought than a destination for me. Its the trees and creatures, the weather and people along the way that make the walking good. It's why it's always so hard to come back down. And why, with the odor of days imprinted in synthetics, my coming back down is hard for others, too!
StateTokyo
CountryJapan
My Website URLhttp://laughing-knees.com

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All Forum Posts by Miguel Arboleda

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Nemo Quantum Elite
Here is a view of the Nemo Quantum Elite. Not a review, but you can at least see it being (*cough* *cough*) set up! ;-)

In GEAR » Decisions..decisions. BD firstlight or hilight?
September 29, 9:48pm

Re: post holing
The wakan weight listed is for the two. Wakan are also designed for the local conditions here, where, for the most part, snow is very wet and very deep. They wouldn't work very well in dry s...

In GEAR » Lightest snowshoes on the market today?
September 26, 1:54am

Re: Lightest snowshoes on the market today?
In Japan these are what are used on steep mountain trails, instead of snow shows. They are called, "wakan". They do a better job in gripping the snow than snowshoes and work better in the...

In GEAR » Lightest snowshoes on the market today?
September 25, 8:43am

Re: SOTMR - The missing leg.
Great commentary, Ron, as always. Keep in mind that there is a very good reason why Will or Roger were almost never pilloried (I can't think of a single time, personally). A very good reason...

In Editor's Roundtable » Solo-Plus Tent State of the Market Report
September 20, 10:03am

Re: More Reitvelds?
I don't know how many of you are professional writers, but as one myself I agree with Raymond's assessment about not taking the criticisms personally. Criticisms in a public forum are part ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Solo-Plus Tent State of the Market Report
September 20, 9:03am

Re: Why no bivy love? (The Book of the Bivvy)
You guys have got to read Ronald Turnbull's "The Book of the Bivvy". Not only does it throughly explore bivvy use, it also is outdoor writing at it's very best. A British classic.

In GEAR » Why no bivy love?
September 17, 4:37am

Re: What am I doing wrong?
+1 on Ken's statement. Lying at an angle will change how the hammock "pulls" around you: Take a look here

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What am I doing wrong?
September 14, 7:13pm

Re: Copyright question
Often wondered how you were, Vick. Good to see you again, and that you're still here. Ave!

In Chaff » Copyright question
September 12, 5:25pm

Re: Three Weeks in the Pyrenees
Got back from Europe last week. I had a fantastic time, although my plans and routes completely changed due to a number of factors. One was that it was an incredibly hot summer (with the rescue hel...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Three Weeks in the Pyrenees
September 12, 5:21pm

Re: Three Weeks in the Pyrenees
Thanks everyone for all your help and advice. It was invaluable in preparing for this trip. I'm leaving for Europe Monday morning, and will start climbing in the Pyrenees on the 10th. Really lo...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Three Weeks in the Pyrenees
August 04, 6:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Miguel Arboleda

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Gossamer Gear The One
These are comments I made in the forum, just added here for easy reference: I just got back from a three day walk with the One yesterday. It was great, just what I wanted. It's still very much ...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
May 17, 6:08am

ULA Equipment
I just received my Arctic Pack yesterday, a pack that I wasn't going to buy at first because of the expense, but after reading other people's reviews and my just not having enough time to make...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
July 06, 12:32am

Mountain Equipment Co-op (Canada)
I became a member of MEC in 1992, paying the membership fee and enjoying buying things at great prices and getting very well made gear that you couldn't find anywhere else. Ever since the regul...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
February 02, 9:45am

TarpTent
I have three of Henry's creations, the original Squall, the Squall 2, and the Rainbow. All of them have performed wonderfully and have changed the way I go backpacking (along with Glen van Peski a...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
January 18, 10:24am

Mont Bell
(well, what do you know, I can't use the word "f*nny pack"!) I've been using MontBell gear since 1977, two years after they started, when I bought my first rain poncho. I still ha...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 16, 8:36pm

Shires Tarptent Rainbow

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
September 07, 12:13am